Share on PinterestA major review has found that the majority of statin side effects are not scientifically backed. Image Credit: BSIP/Getty Images Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging are not supported by strong evidence, a new study suggests. Out of 66 potential side effects, researchers only identified four that were linked to statin […]
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Share on PinterestResearch shows that moderate consumption of coffee can reduce the risk of dementia and cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: Suzi Marshall/Stocksy A 2025 study suggested that the time of day you drink coffee may affect your mortality risk, especially from cardiovascular disease. A recent study found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee (2 to […]
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Share on PinterestActor James Van Der Beek’s death from colon cancer highlights rising rates among people under 50. JC Olivera/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images James Van Der Beek has died at age 48 from colon cancer, shining a spotlight on rising cases in young adults. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death […]
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Share on PinterestHeart disease is the leading cause of death for both males and females, despite the myth that heart disease is a “man’s disease.” Marco Govel/Stocksy Most women are unaware of their heart disease risks. The myth that heart disease is a ‘man’s disease’ is inaccurate as heart disease is the number one cause […]
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Share on PinterestRecent research has found that many hair extensions may contain chemicals that are linked to cancer. Image Credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy A new study has found that many types of hair extensions contain chemicals linked to cancer. A chemical banned from boat paint because it’s too toxic for fish is allowed in products worn […]
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Share on PinterestNew research indicates that diet quality matters for cardiovascular health. Nikolay_Donetsk/Getty Images The quality of a low carb or low fat diet may be more important for heart health than the amount of fat and carbohydrates consumed. Healthy versions of low fat and low carb diets that prioritized plant-based foods, whole grains, and […]
Read MoreObjective The increased use of HbA1c as a diagnostic criterion, novel methods to collect and store blood samples as well as the quality of national registers enable screening targeted individuals, who are not screened opportunistically. The study evaluates whether screening for type 2 diabetes using at-home self-sampling HbA1c tests, targeted people who have not had […]
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Share on PinterestRecent research has found that many hair extensions may contain chemicals that are linked to cancer. Image Credit: Vera Lair/Stocksy A new study has found that many types of hair extensions contain chemicals linked to cancer. A chemical banned from boat paint because it’s too toxic for fish is allowed in products worn […]
Read MoreIntroduction Diabetic vascular complications are predominantly caused by high glucose (HG)-induced endothelial dysfunction. Exosomes derived from endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs-EXOs) have shown therapeutic potential by modulating cellular functions through the delivery of bioactive cargos, particularly microRNAs (miRNAs). This study examines the role of EPCs-EXOs and their miRNA cargo in mitigating HG-induced endothelial dysfunction by targeting […]
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In this special series on Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss the first of the GLP-1 RAs to receive FDA approval, Semaglutide. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Novo. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; […]
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