Share on PinterestA common gout medication may help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with gout. Image Credit: smartstock/Getty Images Researchers say that allopurinol and other drugs used to treat gout can help reduce heart attack and stroke risk. Experts say these medications help reduce inflammation, which can lower cardiovascular health […]
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Share on PinterestHealthgrades has announced the Best Hospitals in the U.S. for 2026. Image Credit: Vero/Stocksy Healthgrades has recently released its annual list of the top 250 hospitals in the United States. To compile their rankings, Healthgrades evaluated the clinical performance of 4,500 hospitals. The research team graded each hospital based on more than 30 […]
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Share on PinterestNew research indicates that men in their 30s may have a higher risk of heart attack compared to females. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images A recent study found that younger males develop a slight risk of cardiovascular disease seven years before females. The risk of coronary heart disease began to diverge between males […]
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In this special series on Weight Bias and Stigma our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss weight bias and stigma and its importance because weight bias and stigma have an important impact the experience of living with obesity, leads to measurable adverse outcomes, and when it is present in health care interactions it affects all […]
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Share on PinterestA new study shows daily aspirin use doesn’t impact cancer incidence but may raise the risk of cancer-related mortality. coldsnowstorm/Getty Images Researchers say that a daily routine of low dose aspirin does not appear to reduce the risk of cancer in older adults. However, the findings suggest that daily aspirin use may increase […]
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Share on PinterestNew research suggests that night owls may have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: Ani Dimi/Stocksy Night owls, people who tend to go to bed later, may be at greater risk of heart attack and stroke. New research suggests that night owls had poorer cardiovascular health than those with more traditional […]
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Share on PinterestObesity rates in the U.S. are projected to rise over the next decade, but lifestyle strategies that may help reverse the trend. Robert DEYRAIL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Researchers predict that the obesity rate among U.S. adults will rise to 47% of the population by 2035. They say the increases will be particularly significant […]
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Share on PinterestThe AAP has released new vaccine guidance that counteracts the recent CDC updates. Image Credit: FatCamera/Getty Images The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued an updated childhood vaccine schedule, which clashes with recently revised recommendations set by the CDC. The AAP’s vaccine guidance more closely aligns with a standard vaccine schedule. Medical experts […]
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This issue will review: 1. Semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes by baseline and changes in adiposity measurements: a prespecified analysis of the SELECT trial 2. Impact of Oral Semaglutide on Kidney Outcomes in People with Type 2 Diabetes: Results from the SOUL Randomized Trial 3. The effect of substituting water for artificially sweetened beverages on glycemic […]
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Share on PinterestResearch shows that a plant-based diet may offer protective benefits for heart health and prevention against kidney disease and certain cancers. Image Credit: Tom Werner/Getty Images Recent research suggests that a plant-based diet may help lower the risk of prostate cancer and heart disease. Other studies have shown that the Portfolio diet may […]
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