Share on PinterestReducing inflammation could help lower heart failure risk in people with excess belly fat. Milena Magazin/Getty Images Researchers say extra abdominal fat is strongly associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Excess belly fat contributes to systemic inflammation, which endangers cardiovascular health. The researchers recommend that medical professionals measure waist circumference and […]
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RFK Jr.’s Child Vaccine Agenda Blocked by Federal Judge: What to Know
Share on PinterestA federal judge has overturned HHS Health Secretary RFK Jr.’s changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. Matthias Bein/picture alliance via Getty Images A federal judge has struck down childhood vaccination recommendations implemented earlier this year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The judge also blocked HHS Health Secretary Robert […]
Read MoreNew Guidelines Emphasize Early Screening, Treatment
Share on PinterestNew AHA guidelines focus on earlier cholesterol screening and treatment. Image Credit: Olga Pankova/Getty Images The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), and nine other leading medical organizations have issued new guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia. Dyslipidemia is abnormal levels of various lipids and lipoproteins in the blood, […]
Read MoreBest Hospitals for Patient Safety in 2026
Share on PinterestHealthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognize hospitals in the top 10% in the nation for patient safety. andresr/Getty Images Healthgrades recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards. The awards recognize hospitals that provide the highest quality care and excel at preventing serious safety events. The 2026 recipients include 438 […]
Read MoreAdults Over 60 Still Desire Sex and Intimacy in Relationships
Share on PinterestResearch shows that older adults still desire sex and intimacy in relationships. Image Credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy A recent study has shown that adults remain interested in sexual activity and intimacy in relationships into their 80s. The study participants emphasized that physical connections are among the most important aspects of a relationship, with some […]
Read MoreDoja Opens Up About Her Liposuction, Says She May Have Lipedema
Share on PinterestDoja Cat recently shared that she may have lipedema, which led to her decision to have liposuction in 2023. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for LACMA In a TikTok video, pop music artist Doja Cat shared that she may have lipedema, a condition that causes abnormal fat buildup in the lower body. The singer said […]
Read MoreFDA Approves Leucovorin for Rare Brain Disorder, but Not Autism
Share on PinterestMore research is still needed before leucovorin should be approved as an autism treatment. Westend61/Getty Images Federal regulators have approved leucovorin for the treatment of cerebral folate deficiency, a rare neurological disorder. The FDA approval, however, did not include the use of leucovorin as a treatment for autism. The Trump administration has touted […]
Read MoreYour Difficult Friends and Family Could Be Aging You Faster
Share on PinterestRecent research found that having “hasslers” in your life could be making you age faster. Image Credit: Anna Malgina/Stocksy A recent study found that, over time, stressful relationships may accelerate biological aging. The researchers refer to those who create problems or make life more difficult as “hasslers.” The study also found that a […]
Read MorePsilocybin Combined With CBT May Help You Quit Smoking
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that psilocybin combined with CBT may be more effective than the nicotine patch for smoking cessation. Bloomberg Creative/Getty Images Psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms,” may help smokers quit tobacco for the long term. Smokers who received psilocybin alongside counseling were six times more likely to quit than those using […]
Read MoreSpecial Edition: Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease in People with Diabetes — Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Detection – March 2025
In this special edition on Obesity as a Chronic Disease our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik will discuss epidemiology, pathophysiology and screening for CKD in People with Diabetes. This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Bayer. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas […]
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