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Fish oil pills do not reduce fractures in healthy seniors: VITAL
The largest worldwide study to examine how fish oil supplements might reduce the risk of fractures did not find any benefit.
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Hip fractures likely to double by 2050 as population ages
Greater efforts “are needed to prevent hip fractures and improve the treatment gap and post-fracture care, especially in men and the oldest old...
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Artificial sweeteners linked to higher CV event risk
The first study to include artificial sweetener from all sources, not just drinks, may increase concerns about these agents. But not all are...
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ACC fills gaps on guidance for nonstatin therapies for LDL-C lowering
The new guidance addresses the role of nonstatin therapies for lowering LDL-C, which were not addressed in the 2018 ACC/AHA guideline on...
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Congressman’s wife died after taking herbal remedy marketed for diabetes and weight loss
Lori McClintock’s death was caused by “adverse effects of white mulberry leaf ingestion,” according to the coroner’s report.
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Early menopause linked with increased risk of heart problems
A study of more than 1.4 million women revealed that the younger the age at menopause, the higher the risk of heart failure and atrial...
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Metformin fails as early COVID-19 treatment but shows potential
Metformin may merit further investigation for adults who are overweight or obese.
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Rosuvastatin again linked with risks to kidneys
Practice should more often heed FDA-recommended rosuvastatin dosages for patients with severe chronic kidney disease and step up monitoring for...
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What’s the best time of day to exercise? It depends on your goals
When you exercise can ultimately have a big effect in terms of strength, fat loss, heart health, mood, and quality of sleep.
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Diabetes tied to risk of long COVID, too
Roughly 43% of studies in a literature review identified diabetes as a risk factor for postacute sequelae of COVID-19.
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New studies show growing number of trans, nonbinary youth in U.S.
Overall, some 1.6 million Americans older than age 13 now identify as transgender, reported the researchers.