Share on PinterestCollagen supplements may support skin health, but the anti-aging benefits may be overstated. Anastasiia Krivenok/Getty Images A recent review of clinical research suggests that collagen supplements may offer modest improvements in skin elasticity, hydration, and dermal density. Experts say these changes tend to be subtle and gradual, typically appearing after several weeks of […]
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Share on PinterestMenopause may be associated with the onset of new mental health conditions, yet many females remain unaware of the connection. Image Credit: mapodile/Getty Images A new position statement from the Royal College of Psychiatrists discusses the link between menopause and the onset of new mental health conditions. The statement notes that only 21% […]
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Share on PinterestEverclear frontman Art Alexakis opens up about living with living with multiple sclerosis for more than a decade and the early signs he missed. Courtesy of Art Alexakis Everclear frontman Art Alexakis is sharing his decade-long journey with Multiple Sclerosis. He was diagnosed with relapsing MS in 2016. He discusses his most recent […]
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Share on PinterestRecent research has found that GLP-1s may reduce the need for emergency care in those with chronic migraine. Image Credit: Maskot/Getty Images A recent study suggests that GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, may make people with chronic migraine less likely to require emergency care. People using GLP-1s may be less likely to need new […]
Read MoreObjective To ascertain the cross-sectional association between cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction and arterial stiffness across glucose metabolism status. Research design and methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis of participants of the Maastricht study. Cardiovascular autonomic function was based on heart rate variability (HRV) indices from 24-hour ECG recordings and summarized in z-scores for time and frequency […]
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Share on PinterestAppearance-based social media trends like looksmaxxing, softmaxxing, and hardmaxxing are often framed as self-improvement, but experts say they can contribute to body dysmorphia, anxiety, and even self-harm—especially for young men. Edu Bastidas + David Garcia/Stocksy Looksmaxxing, a social media-driven trend encouraging men to aggressively “optimize” their appearance, is gaining popularity. It’s related to […]
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Share on PinterestA new study found that semaglutide benefits extend beyond weight loss by easing osteoarthritis symptoms. Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A new study reports that GLP-1 semaglutide medications may help reverse the effects of osteoarthritis in the joints. The researchers say the drugs accomplish this by repairing tissue damage by reprogramming cells that maintain healthy […]
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In this special edition on Diabetes and Primary Care our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will engage in an interesting discussion about the challenges, opportunities, and changing face of primary care in the management of diabetes and cardiometabolic disease. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson […]
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Share on PinterestWhen 36-year-old Gabby Zappia (pictured above) reported blood in her stool, her doctor attributed it to pregnancy-related hemorrhoids. Months later, a colonoscopy revealed she had stage IV colon cancer. Gabby Zappia Colorectal cancer in people under 50 is on the rise and is now the leading cause of cancer-related death for younger adults. […]
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Share on PinterestResearch has found that “forever chemicals” may lead to faster aging in middle-aged men. Image Credit: Gabriel Mello/Getty Images A new study suggests that certain “forever chemicals” may quietly accelerate biological aging at the cellular level. Researchers found that higher levels of specific PFAS were linked to several years of accelerated aging, especially […]
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