Health
Why alcohol and menopause can be a dangerous mix
Hot flashes. Night sweats. Sleep problems. Weight gain.
May 11, 2023
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Health
Is ice cream really healthy? Here's what the evidence says
Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favorite flavor might be healthy. The article drew upon a 2018 doctoral thesis, which suggested that people with type ...
Apr 20, 2023
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Medications
Certain combinations of cardiovascular drugs may reduce dementia risk
Specific combinations of statins and antihypertensives may also reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease, according to a new USC study of nearly 700,000 Medicare beneficiaries.
Mar 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Long COVID-19 is linked to chronic pain conditions, says study
Many patients continue to struggle in the wake of the pandemic as they grapple with ongoing symptoms triggered by COVID-19 infection, a condition commonly known as long COVID. However, the onset of symptoms such as brain ...
Feb 12, 2024
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Cardiology
Adults with endocrine disorders have an increased risk of heart disease
All adults with endocrine disorders should be tested for high cholesterol and triglycerides to evaluate their risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society.
Oct 28, 2020
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Cardiology
Maintaining heart health may protect against cognitive decline
People with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease have increased cognitive decline, including an increase in typical markers of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that monitoring and controlling for heart disease ...
May 18, 2020
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Health
New national guidelines aim to prevent obesity in midlife women
Women between 40 and 60 years old are the focus of new national guidelines aimed at preventing unhealthy weight gain that can lead to serious illness. The study review paper and clinical guidelines are published in the Annals ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Genetics
New tool improves the search for genes that cause diseases
A new statistical tool developed by researchers at the University of Chicago improves the ability to find genetic variants that cause disease. The tool, described in a new paper published January 26, 2024, in Nature Genetics, ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Health
American Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular health checklist
Sleep duration is now considered an essential component for ideal heart and brain health. Life's Essential 8 cardiovascular health score replaces Life's Simple 7, according to a new Presidential Advisory, Life's Essential ...
Jun 29, 2022
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HIV & AIDS
HIV linked with increased risk of sudden cardiac death
People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death than people who do not have HIV, especially if the virus is not well-controlled or if they have other heart disease risk factors, ...
Sep 8, 2021
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