Taking one daily pill, which combined medications to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol, worked to lower heart disease risk among underserved patients better than taking several separate medications, researchers say. Additionally, the study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and funded by the American Heart Association, showed that that patients were… Continue reading One Daily “Polypill” Helps Underserved Patients Fight Heart-Disease Risk
Author: Jane Farrell
Going Under: A Closer Look at Anesthesia
Every day, people undergo surgery. Some operations require going deep into the body. Some can take many hours to finish. Many of these procedures are possible only because of anesthesia. Different types of anesthesia may be used depending on the procedure. Local anesthesia numbs a small part of the body, such as a tooth. Regional… Continue reading Going Under: A Closer Look at Anesthesia
Alcohol-Related Deaths on The Rise
An analysis of U.S. death certificate data by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has found that nearly 1 million people died from alcohol-related causes between 1999 and 2017. The number of death certificates mentioning alcohol more than doubled from 35,914 in… Continue reading Alcohol-Related Deaths on The Rise
Treating More than Just The Heart Is Critical for Geriatric Patients
Geriatric conditions such as frailty and cognitive impairments may inadvertently worsen when older patients are treated in cardiac intensive care units – even as they receive excellent care for their heart attack, heart failure, valvular heart disease or pulmonary embolism, according to experts. The findings were contained in a new scientific statement from the American… Continue reading Treating More than Just The Heart Is Critical for Geriatric Patients
How to Avoid Getting Sick at The Gym
During the colder months, many exercise routines transition indoors, especially in gyms. However, the gym may be one of the dirtiest places you walk into. Numerous studies have shown that gyms can be covered in cold and flu viruses, as well as E. coli, MRSA and other bacteria and virus strains that can make you… Continue reading How to Avoid Getting Sick at The Gym
How to Help A Parent Who Is A Caregiver
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally draining. A primary caregiver—especially a spouse—may be hesitant to ask for help or a break. Be sure to acknowledge how important the caregiver has been for the care recipient. Also, discuss the physical and emotional effects caregiving can have on people. Although caregiving can be satisfying, it also can… Continue reading How to Help A Parent Who Is A Caregiver
Top Heart Disease and Stroke Researches Advances in 2019
Scientific research is the cornerstone for medical care and innovations that have resulted in improved health and longer life for many. The American Heart Association, one of the top funders of heart- and stroke-related research worldwide, has compiled an annual list of major advances in heart disease and stroke science since 1996. Here are the… Continue reading Top Heart Disease and Stroke Researches Advances in 2019
Five Things You Should Know about Stress
Everyone feels stressed from time to time, but what is stress? How does it affect your overall health? And what can you do to manage your stress? Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Any type of challenge—such as performance at work or school, a significant life change, or a traumatic… Continue reading Five Things You Should Know about Stress
The Experts’ Guide to Battling Dry Skin
Following the same skin care routine year round may not work so well when the humidity drops in cold weather. Without a change in your skin care, dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. Dry skin can itch, flake, crack, and even bleed. To help heal dry skin and prevent its return,… Continue reading The Experts’ Guide to Battling Dry Skin
New Migraine Treatment Approved for Adults
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ubrelvy (ubrogepant) tablets for immediate treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Ubrelvy is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine. It is the first drug in the class of oral calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists approved for the acute treatment of migraine.… Continue reading New Migraine Treatment Approved for Adults
What Is Causing My Acne?
For many, pesky pimples and more severe acne breakouts can be unsightly or cause embarrassment. Some people have breakouts consistently on their cheeks. Others have breakouts confined only to their chin, and some have pimples across their entire face. But is there rhyme or reason for where acne is present? “There is little scientific evidence… Continue reading What Is Causing My Acne?
Low-Dose Aspirin May Not Help African-Americans’ Heart Health
Low-dose aspirin was not associated with a reduced risk of a fatal heart attack among African Americans, according to an observational study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the open access journal of the American Heart Association. “Most available data shows that African Americans have a higher risk of having a heart… Continue reading Low-Dose Aspirin May Not Help African-Americans’ Heart Health
Can Ketamine Help Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression?
Researchers have found that a single, low-dose ketamine infusion was relatively free of side effects for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Elia Acevedo-Diaz, M.D., Carlos Zarate, M.D., and colleagues at the National Institute of Mental Health, part of the National Institutes of Health, reported their findings in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Studies have shown that… Continue reading Can Ketamine Help Patients with Treatment-Resistant Depression?
What You Need to Know about Breast Implants
Should I get breast implants? Should they be saline or silicone? Which style? How much monitoring is needed after surgery? Those are common questions people have when considering breast implants. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers (FDA) the following information to help people making decisions about breast implants. Breast implants are medical… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Breast Implants
Your Eating-on-The-Job Problems, Solved
Pulled from a brown bag, yanked from a microwave in the middle of a shift or nabbed from a bland cafeteria between meetings, it’s more associated with frustration than nutrition. A recent online survey by the Harris Poll for the American Heart Association (AHA) and the food service company Aramark put numbers on that frustration:… Continue reading Your Eating-on-The-Job Problems, Solved
Permanent Hair Color May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who don’t use these products, according to new research from scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The study was published online in the International Journal of Cancer. The data came from 46,709 women… Continue reading Permanent Hair Color May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Six Steps to Healthy Holiday Travel
If, like millions of other Americans, you’ll be traveling during this holiday season, it’s wise to take protective steps now so you won’t be at risk later for the flu and other seasonal afflictions. Here, from the experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), are six steps to healthy travel: Get vaccinated now… Continue reading Six Steps to Healthy Holiday Travel
High-Salt Diet Triggers Changes in Mouse Brains
A diet high in salt is known to be a risk factor for high blood pressure, which in turn raises the risk of stroke and other health problems. Research has suggested that high salt intake may also be a risk factor for declining brain function with age. However, the mechanisms responsible for this link aren’t… Continue reading High-Salt Diet Triggers Changes in Mouse Brains