Clik here to view.
17 Million US Adults May No Longer Receive Statin Therapy For Heart Disease
Written by Jessica Freeborn — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Doctors have to make tough choices about prescribing medications, weighing the potential risks and benefits. They typically...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Viagra May Help Prevent Dementia By Boosting Brain Blood Flow
Written by Tim Newman — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. According to a recent study published in Circulation Research, sildenafil — more commonly known as Viagra — may reduce the risk of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is Pickle Juice Good for You? 5 Benefits
There are some possible benefits of pickle juice, such as hydrating you before and after a workout and relieving an upset stomach. The nutritional information varies by brand and recipe, but most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weakening Sense Of Smell Is Linked To Heart Failure Risk In A New Study
Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Specialists estimate that about 64 million people globally have heart failure — a medical condition where the heart is unable to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Older Women Are Different Than Older Men. Their Health Is Woefully Understudied.
By Judith Graham Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically important information about how to best manage...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ozempic Is Now Boosting Sales For Smaller-Sized Clothes, Fashion Executives Say
By Bruce Gil In another ripple effect on the economy, Ozempic and other weight loss drugs are boosting sales of smaller-sized clothes. According to several clothing brands, customers who have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fast-Mimicking Diet: Foods, Benefits and Risks
Medically reviewed by Kim Rose-Francis RDN, CDCES, LD, Nutrition — Written by Traci Pedersen Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food for a set period and has been used for millennia for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tea vs. Coffee: How Do Their Health Benefits Compare?
By Jillian Kubala, RD – Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD Coffee and tea are popular beverages consumed worldwide. Both are rich in health-promoting compounds that may protect against many...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Maternal History Of Alzheimer’s May Be The Most Important To Genetic Risk
Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. Although researchers still do not know the exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease, they do know there are quite a few factors...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How A Healthy Lifestyle After Age 80 Can Help You Live To Be 100
Written by Tony Hicks — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ A study published in the journal JAMA Network Open reports that living a healthy lifestyle, even after the age of 80, can help people live...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Summer Warning: This Common Grilling Tool Poses Some Serious Health Risks
By Korin Miller – Fact checked by Nick Blackmer FAST FACTS * A man from Wisconsin recently had a medical emergency after accidentally ingesting a bristle from a wire grill brush. * Swallowing a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hundreds of Coffee Products Recalled Over Fears of Deadly Toxin
By Korin Miller – Fact checked by Nick Blackmer FAST FACTS * The company Snapchill issued a voluntary recall of hundreds of its canned coffee products, according to the FDA. * Snapchill’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Drinking Coffee May Help Lower Death Risk From Being Sedentary
Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN Part of a healthy lifestyle includes a good amount of movement every day. The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Prevent Spinal Fusion Complications?
Spinal fusion is an operation that fuses one or more vertebrae in the spine, fixing them in place to reduce back pain and prevent any further damage. However, like any operation, spinal fusion has an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weight Loss: New Dietary Guidelines For People Taking Wegovy, Ozempic
Written by Robby Berman — Fact checked by Sarah Myers, PharmD GLP-1 medications developed for treating diabetes are very effective in helping people lose weight. People taking these drugs can achieve...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy? New Study Debunks Common Myths
Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Kevin Cyr, MD Intermittent fasting has gained in popularity over the last few years as a healthy eating plan that may help some people maintain a healthy...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Understanding Healthcare Vulnerabilities Among Florida’s Diverse Populations
Healthcare is more than just an essential social service. This is true everywhere but perhaps never more so than in Florida, where people from all over the country relocate to experience the state’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Extreme Heat And Humidity Affect Your Health (Video)
By Deb Balzer Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Do Genetics Determine Whether Coffee Is Good Or Bad For You?
Written by Tim Newman — Fact checked by Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN A new study, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, uses two large gene databases to identify health traits associated with coffee...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Longevity: Heavy Resistance Training May Have Long-Term Benefits For Older...
Written by Jessica Freeborn — Fact checked by Kevin Cyr, MD Building and maintaining strong muscles helps with function and contributes to well-being. Muscle function typically declines in older...
View Article