The Top Health Concerns for Men and What to Do About Them
Men's health concerns are prevalent and impactful, with heart disease, inguinal hernias, and reproductive health issues being key areas of focus. [ more ]
Women's heart risk spikes after menopause, study shows
Nina White's heart attack was initially misdiagnosed; women's heart disease often goes unrecognized; postmenopausal women face increased heart risk due to dropping estrogen levels. [ more ]
Doctors give essentials for heart health, recommend special scan after Warriors coach dies
Heart disease is the number one killer among all people in the US.
Good diet, exercise, quitting nicotine, good blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar levels, weight, and sleep are important for heart health. [ more ]
Study says people over 40 with HIV would benefit from also taking this medication
The British HIV Association recommends that everyone over 40 living with HIV should be offered statins for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, regardless of their cholesterol levels.
The recommendations are based on the findings of the REPRIEVE study, which showed that participants assigned statins had a significantly lower risk of developing major cardiovascular problems. [ more ]
Doctors Reveal The Damage That 1 Day Of Thanksgiving Food Can Do
Part of what makes Thanksgiving so special is that many of the foods on the table are only enjoyed during this particular meal - and you get to have them all at the same time!
Goodbye Statins? New Gene Editing Therapy Slashes High Cholesterol
A novel gene editing therapy using base editing lowered "bad" cholesterol levels in individuals with FH by as much as 55 percent.
The therapy could potentially provide a single-course treatment option for deep LDL lowering for decades without the need for daily pills or intermittent injections. [ more ]
Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Can Also Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Events, Study Shows
The weight loss drug semaglutide, sold under brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus, has been found to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease in some patients.
A study involving over 17,000 people without diabetes but with a history of heart issues showed that those who received semaglutide lost about 9% of their body weight and reduced their risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from a heart event by 20%.
The results of the study were presented at the American Heart Association meeting and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. [ more ]
Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Can Also Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Events, Study Shows
The weight loss drug semaglutide, sold under brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus, has been found to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease in some patients.
A study involving over 17,000 people without diabetes but with a history of heart issues showed that those who received semaglutide lost about 9% of their body weight and reduced their risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from a heart event by 20%.
The results of the study were presented at the American Heart Association meeting and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. [ more ]
Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Can Also Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Events, Study Shows
The weight loss drug semaglutide, sold under brand names Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus, has been found to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease in some patients.
A study involving over 17,000 people without diabetes but with a history of heart issues showed that those who received semaglutide lost about 9% of their body weight and reduced their risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from a heart event by 20%.
The results of the study were presented at the American Heart Association meeting and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. [ more ]
You'll never walk alone: 10 great UK walking festivals for spring and summer
May is national walking month a good excuse to do something you've been putting off, or to expand your repertoire of rambles.The weather is perfect for hiking, the days lengthening, and spring flowers greeting walkers in rural spots.Walking cleans and heals the brain and body as well as the environment, and many festivals are designed to welcome those taking to the outdoors for the first time.
Chocolate doesn't cause acne but carrots do help you see in the dark: the best and worst health myths and wisdom
TRUE When you've got a cold, the best thing you can eat is a hearty, nutritious soup, says Lambert.Chicken contains vitamin B12, plus other antioxidants and vitamins which support the immune system and aid digestion.It's also rich in protein, which is good for cellular repair.Adding more veg also increases the vitamins and minerals that are needed to aid recovery.