Second-hand smoke can raise your odds for heart failure
Exposure to secondhand smoke may up your odds for heart failure, a new study warns. Researchers analyzed nationwide survey data from more than 11,000 nonsmokers (average age: 48) who were followed from 1988 to 1994. Nearly 1 in 5 had…
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Reimagining Primary Healthcare in Bogor, Indonesia
MRNA VS. CONVENTIONAL VACCINES Meet our new Chief Patient Officer, Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron Working Together to Empower Women Reducing Health Disparities in Latino Communities Pfizer Women’s Resource Group Universal vs. Single Payer Healthcare Photo Credit: Jhpiego/Syane Luntungan No child should…
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Three peptides could be causing severe COVID-19 complications
A study published in July 2020 hypothesized a link between the presence of bradykinin, a well-known peptide, and severe cases of COVID-19. Vardan Karamyan, Ph.D., an associate professor and vice chair for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)…
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The Rock Shared Why He Never Quits a Workout Early\u2014Even if People Are Waiting for Him
The season one finale of Young Rock, the NBC comedy-drama based on the early life and career of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, includes a pivotal moment which has been cited so many times that it has taken on the air…
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When to Refer Patients With New Memory Loss
Asking a patient who has concerns about memory loss particular questions can guide referral decisions, according to new research. Initial questions should zero in on what the patient is forgetting, said Megan Richie, MD, a neurohospitalist at the University of…
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Colorful Kids Bandages That Every Parent Should Have On Hand
Every scrape, cut or boo-boo can not only hurt but can feel scary to your little ones. As much as you want to go back in time and save them from tripping on the playground, you can only soothe their…
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Can scientists predict all of the ways the coronavirus will evolve?
Late last year, three distinct and fast-spreading coronavirus variants were observed in the UK, South Africa and Brazil. More recently, variants in India, the US and elsewhere are causing alarm. Does the emergence of these variants portend a protracted battle…
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Pre-diabetes 'nearly DOUBLES the risk of heart attack or stroke'
Pre-diabetes nearly DOUBLES the risk of having a heart attack or stroke because high blood sugar damages the arteries, study finds Pre-diabetes is when sugar levels are high but not as high as type 2 diabetes It is common and…
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How to feel more awake: 7 ways to wake yourself up
Long Covid: Dr Chris gives advice on supplements to fight fatigue When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy…
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Which medications are most toxic to the liver?
A new study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology provides insights on how common hospitalized patients develop liver injury from taking different medications. When investigators analyzed the records of 156,570 hospitalized patients, they found 499 cases of drug-induced…
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