Adult cancer survivors have higher risk of cardiovascular disease than those without cancer, study shows
Adult survivors of cancer have a higher risk of heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases (CVD) later in life than adults without cancer, according to results of a large study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers. The findings, which emerged…
Read MoreFDA Approves Qsymia for Treating Teens With Obesity
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental indication for the combination phentermine and topiramate extended-release capsules (Qsymia, Vivus LLC) in patients aged 12 years and older with obesity. The indication is for use as additional therapy…
Read MoreCovid-stricken Jeremy Vine leads calls for RETURN to shielding
‘Stay inside if you’re vulnerable’: Covid-stricken Jeremy Vine leads calls for RETURN to shielding as cases rise — but figures show just 20 Brits are dying from virus each day Channel 5 presenter criticised ministers for playing down concerns about Covid …
Read MoreNurses and midwives forever altered by COVID-19 pandemic
Nurses and midwives feel “forever altered” by the impact of COVID-19 and remain deeply affected by what they experienced, new research from the University of Surrey reports. None felt they came through the last two years unscathed. Researchers say that…
Read MoreHigh cholesterol: The symptoms that usually appear at the furthest point from the heart
High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You…
Read MoreHow to live longer: Doctor Hilary’s top tips to age proof your body against decline
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreListen: He Was Denied Care Because He Owed His Doctor Less Than $100
Ariane and Samantha Buck of Arizona have had their lives upended by $50,000 in medical debt. They rely on family to provide Christmas gifts for their three children. But Ariane Buck was still surprised when his doctor refused to see…
Read MoreRace, income, location play role in access to stroke care, study shows
Residents in predominantly Black communities are more likely than those in predominantly white communities to live near a hospital with a certified stroke center. But a new study shows that when residents in these Black communities have a stroke, they…
Read MoreAlcohol Consumption Habits Can Predict Gout Tophi
The more years a person drinks alcohol, the kind of alcohol consumed, and the amount consumed can help to predict gout tophi, researchers say in a newly published paper in Arthritis Care and Research. The study, led by Lin Han, PhD,…
Read MoreDementia symptoms: Early signs of the brain condition that are ‘common’ to have
Steve Thompson recalls signs of his early-onset dementia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding….
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