Fewer one in 10 heart attack patients over 65 get an implantable defibrillator within a year of their heart attacks, according to a study from Duke Medicine. The most likely reasons for the low rate included advanced age, transitions in care between the hospital and an outpatient clinic, and a mandatory waiting period to… Continue reading Older Patients and Implantable Defibrillators
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Why The FDA is Banning Trans Fats
Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a significant step by ordering food manufacturers to eliminate trans fats from their products by the year 2018. Here, from the FDA, is what you need to know about this crucial change: Trans fat intake has been linked to an increased risk… Continue reading Why The FDA is Banning Trans Fats
When You Eat May Be As Important As What You Eat
When you eat may be just as important to heart health as what you eat, according to researchers from San Diego State University and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. The researchers, whose findings were published in the journal Science, found that by limiting the time span during which fruit flies could eat, they could… Continue reading When You Eat May Be As Important As What You Eat
FDA: Bee Pollen Products Can Have Dangerous Ingredients
Products labeled to contain bee pollen that promise to help you lose weight or reshape your body could actually harm you, warns the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Bee pollen is the pollen that bees collect from flowers; it is the food that nourishes bee larvae. But it’s not a miracle ingredient, says Gary Coody,… Continue reading FDA: Bee Pollen Products Can Have Dangerous Ingredients
Women’s Heart Disease Should Be a Research Priority
The latest gender-specific research on heart disease continues to show differences between women and men, yet gaps remain in how to best diagnose, treat and prevent this number one killer of women, according to studies published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal. A portion of the March 2015 issue, published… Continue reading Women’s Heart Disease Should Be a Research Priority
Intravenous Fluids May Hurt Some Heart Patients
Intravenous fluids are supposed to improve or control a patient’s condition, but they may be doing just the opposite for patients with severe heart failure, according to a new study. The observational study, led by researchers from Yale, was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC): Heart Failure. According to a… Continue reading Intravenous Fluids May Hurt Some Heart Patients
Solve the Medical Riddle: Her Left Shoulder and Arm Are Painful and Her Fingers Tingle, Second Week
Editor’s note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the details of what happened when a patient presented with a problem that stumped the physician at first. Last week, the patient reported her symptoms. The doctor proceeded with the examination using the components of the… Continue reading Solve the Medical Riddle: Her Left Shoulder and Arm Are Painful and Her Fingers Tingle, Second Week
Solve the Medical Riddle: Her Left Arm Is Painful and Her Fingers Tingle, First Week
Editor’s note: Welcome to our ThirdAge feature that gives you a chance to play medical sleuth as we share the details of what happened when a patient presented with a problem that stumped the physician at first. We’ll start this week by letting you know what the patient told the doctor and how the doctor… Continue reading Solve the Medical Riddle: Her Left Arm Is Painful and Her Fingers Tingle, First Week
Study: Shorter Doctors’ Hours Don’t Affect Patient Outcomes
A new study has found that there is no difference in the rate of death or rehospitalization of Medicare patients following a mandated reduction in the number of continuous hours a medical resident can work. The study, published in JAMA, was conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania… Continue reading Study: Shorter Doctors’ Hours Don’t Affect Patient Outcomes
Best Health Screenings for Men Over 50
As we get older, it’s crucial to monitor our health. Even though we may not have any symptoms of an illness, a screening test can catch a small problem before it becomes a big one. ThirdAge has already published an article on recommended screenings for women over 50. (https://thirdage.com/article/most-recommended-screenings-women-50-and-above). Here, from the experts at SeniorHealth,… Continue reading Best Health Screenings for Men Over 50
Why Are The Holidays So Hazardous To Our Health?
It’s a sad statistical fact: The holidays, from Christmas to New Year’s, are a treacherous time when it comes to our health. “There’s a spike in heart attacks and other cardiac issues,” says Dr. John Young, a physician specializing in the treatment of chronic illnesses through biochemical, physiological and nutraceutical technologies. “The incidence of pneumonia… Continue reading Why Are The Holidays So Hazardous To Our Health?
People Want To Learn About Medical Risks As Soon As Possible
The higher their risk of certain illnesses, the more people are inclined to take action, ranging from seeking information to undergoing surgery, a new study shows. The investigation by researchers from Yale and Syracuse universities reveals the attitudes that so many consumers have in an age of “surveillance medicine.” The findings were published in the… Continue reading People Want To Learn About Medical Risks As Soon As Possible
A New Understanding of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Researchers appear to have found an improved way of diagnosing cardiovascular disease risk. An investigation at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center focused on cholesterol efflux capacity (cholesterol efflux), which measures the risk of heart disease. It appears to be a better indicator of risk than standard HDL cholesterol measurements. The findings were published… Continue reading A New Understanding of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Life after Heart Attack and Stroke
Increasing numbers of people are surviving heart attacks and stroke, but they may suffer a sharper, decline in physical abilities than previously thought, according to a new study led by the University of Michigan. Many heart attack and stroke survivors required long-term assistance for activities such as dressing, bathing, grocery shopping and managing finances. Additionally,… Continue reading Life after Heart Attack and Stroke
Calorie Counting and Your Brain
We’ve all seen those little booklets that tell you how many calories are in different kinds of food. As it turns out, you might not need one; researchers say the brain has its own kind of calorie counter. The findings, by researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, were published in Psychological Science, a… Continue reading Calorie Counting and Your Brain
New Superfoods to Tackle Heart Disease & Diabetes
A new generation of superfoods that tackle heart disease and diabetes could be developed following research into a protein that helps keep cells in our bodies healthy, according to researchers at the University of Warwick Medical School in the UK. The team found that the protein, called Nrf2, continually moves in and out of the… Continue reading New Superfoods to Tackle Heart Disease & Diabetes