In a recent study, having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of survival. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. For the study, Bin Huang, DrPH, of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, and his colleagues… Continue reading Depression And Breast-Cancer Survival
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Striving for Equity in Health Care
Where you live shouldn’t determine how well or how long you live, but it does. The American Heart Association recognizes that medical care alone is insufficient to ensure better health and well-being: about 80% of a person’s health is determined by factors other than access and quality of clinical care. When people don’t have stable… Continue reading Striving for Equity in Health Care
How Does Your Environment Affect Your Skin?
Whether you’re hiking in the woods, gardening, or swimming in a lake or ocean, the bugs, plants, and water creatures you’re exposed to can cause irritating skin conditions. While some of these conditions are minor, others can cause more severe problems that can take months to heal. Board-certified dermatologists can diagnose and treat these types… Continue reading How Does Your Environment Affect Your Skin?
Hypertension and Dental Health
Some oral bacteria were associated with the development of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, in postmenopausal women, according to new research. The study was published in March 2022 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. High blood pressure is typically defined by… Continue reading Hypertension and Dental Health
Understanding Rosacea
Rosacea is a common, chronic disorder of the facial skin that’s often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. Although the potentially serious disorder affects an estimated 16 million Americans, experts say many don’t know it. Here, from the National Rosacea Society (NRS), is what you need to know about the condition: Rosacea typically begins at any… Continue reading Understanding Rosacea
Viagra and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. It is expected to affect 16 million Americans by 2050. The hallmarks of AD are amyloid plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles in the brain. Efforts to develop new drugs that directly target amyloid or tau proteins haven’t yielded significant clinical benefits for patients. Another approach… Continue reading Viagra and Alzheimer’s
How to Handle Dry Skin
Dry skin can be annoying or uncomfortable, and it’s important to figure out the root cause of the condition. The American Academy of Dermatology says that dry skin may be due in some cases to an underlying medical condition, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or kidney disease. Without treatment for the condition, both your dry… Continue reading How to Handle Dry Skin
The Truth About Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, can cause surprisingly serious damage. There are two kinds of bruxism in which people grind, crunch or clench their teeth. In awake bruxism, people often don’t do it deliberately and may not even be aware that they are doing it – for example, if they are concentrating on something. With the… Continue reading The Truth About Teeth Grinding
Substance Abuse and COVID-19
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) are more susceptible to COVID-19 and its complications. The research, published in Molecular Psychiatry, was co-authored by Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The findings suggest that health care providers… Continue reading Substance Abuse and COVID-19
Study: Telehealth Could Be Lifesaver for Hypertension Patients
People enrolled in a pharmacist-led telemonitoring program to control high blood pressure were about half as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to those who received routine primary care, according to new research published in Hypertension, an American Heart Association (AHA) journal. Researchers, led by study author Karen L. Margolis, M.D., M.P.H.,… Continue reading Study: Telehealth Could Be Lifesaver for Hypertension Patients
High Blood Pressure Awareness and Treatment Declining
Nearly half of adults in the U.S. live with high blood pressure, also called hypertension. It is currently defined as having a blood pressure reading of at least 130/80 mm Hg or taking blood pressure medications for the condition. High blood pressure is the main risk factor for stroke. It can also contribute to other… Continue reading High Blood Pressure Awareness and Treatment Declining
Strokes Associated with COVID-19 Can Be Deadly
Acute ischemic strokes (AIS) associated with the COVID-19 virus are more severe, lead to worse functional outcomes and are associated with higher mortality, according to new international research published in Stroke, a journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. In “Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19 and Acute… Continue reading Strokes Associated with COVID-19 Can Be Deadly
COVID-19: Regulatory Terminology
There’s a lot of confusion about which medical products might work to prevent or treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Scientists are working hard to develop a number of potential drugs for the prevention or treatment of coronavirus, but none are currently approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for these purposes. Some “investigational”… Continue reading COVID-19: Regulatory Terminology
COVID-19: Beware of Fake Tests, Vaccines and Treatments
While many Americans are sheltering at home to help “flatten the curve” and slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), they might be tempted to buy or use questionable products that claim to help diagnose, treat, cure, and even prevent COVID-19. Because COVID-19 has never been seen in humans before, there are currently no vaccines… Continue reading COVID-19: Beware of Fake Tests, Vaccines and Treatments
Federal Agencies Warn of Scam COVID-19 “Treatments”
In February 2020, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned consumers to be on the lookout for scammers taking advantage of fears surrounding COVID-19. Now, in March, the FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and FDA have jointly issued warning letters to seven sellers of unapproved and misbranded products, claiming they can treat… Continue reading Federal Agencies Warn of Scam COVID-19 “Treatments”
Men with Breast Cancer Need More Treatment Options
Although breast cancer is a disease usually associated with women, men can get it too. Because male breast cancer is rare, there is very limited information on how to treat men diagnosed with the disease. “In the absence of better information to guide us, we tend to treat men with breast cancer the same way… Continue reading Men with Breast Cancer Need More Treatment Options
FDA Approves New Migraine Remedy
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The federal government has approved Reyvow (lasmiditan) tablets for the acute (active but short-term) treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Reyvow is not indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine. “Reyvow is a new option for the acute treatment of migraine, a painful condition that affects one in seven Americans,” said Nick… Continue reading FDA Approves New Migraine Remedy
Hypertension Drug May Hold Promise for Alzheimer’s
Seeking new treatments to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers found the blood pressure drug nilvadipine increased blood flow to the brain’s memory and learning center among people with Alzheimer’s disease without affecting other parts of the brain, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. These findings indicate that the… Continue reading Hypertension Drug May Hold Promise for Alzheimer’s