Preventive Care
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Adherence to DASH diet reduced risk of COPD
Reduced risk of COPD with the DASH diet persistent in subgroups of men, younger adults, and smokers.
Commentary
Can particles in dairy and beef cause cancer and MS?
Researchers found single-stranded DNA rings that originated in viruses, which they named bovine meat and milk factors, in the intestines of...
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Treat together: Tackle heart disease and obesity simultaneously
A new review outlines how obesity can impair common imaging tests used to diagnose heart disease.
Conference Coverage
Endurance exercise tied to more coronary atherosclerosis
Lifelong endurance athletes had more coronary plaques, including more noncalcified plaques, than fit and healthy individuals, according to a new...
Feature
‘Breakthrough’ study: Diabetes drug helps prevent long COVID
Metformin led to a 42% drop in long COVID among people who had a mild to moderate COVID-19 infection.
Commentary
Three surprising studies on exercise restriction and an exercise sweet spot
New data ‘do not support universal restriction of vigorous exercise in patients with’ hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
From the Journals
Depressive symptoms tied to higher stroke risk, worse outcomes
The findings of a new study build on prior research examining the link between depression and stroke.
Commentary
What’s it like to take Ozempic? A doctor’s own story
‘With the rising popularity of weight loss drug injections, I’ve received many questions from patients about the pros, cons, and costs,” doctor...
Conference Coverage
Heart-healthy actions promote longer, disease-free life
Stronger measures of cardiovascular health were linked to longer life expectancy and fewer chronic conditions.
From the Journals
Keto/paleo diets ‘lower quality than others,’ and bad for planet
Both keto and paleo diets tend to be higher in animal foods and lower in plant foods than other popular diets.
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Do artificial sweeteners alter postmeal glucose, hunger hormones?
Drinking a sugar-sweetened beverage had a different effect on postprandial levels of glucose than drinking a no-or low-calorie nonnutritive...