Dr. Gabe Mirkin Diabetics who have lost teeth and cannot chew properly have significantly higher blood sugar levels than diabetics who can chew their food well (PloS ONE, April 14, 2023;18(4):e0284319). Correcting dental problems so a person can chew food adequately can help to lower high blood sugar levels. The treatment for both diabetes and […]
When founding HAWXX members Hannah Staphnill and Anna Papadimitriou met, they had no idea that their band would become what it is today. Hannah was working in a recording studio as an engineer when she heard Anna playing through the wall: “I thought, bloody hell, she’s good, so when she came in again I would […]
Facebook Twitter Pinterest $20 e-gift cards, $25 gas cards and holiday blankets available for helping neighbors in need BEDFORD, TEXAS (Nov. 20, 2023) – When blood donors give, they receive special incentives during Carter BloodCare’s Thanks for Giving blood drive Nov. 24 – 26. This weekend, each donor will receive a brand-new fleece blanket and 1,200 Dedicated […]
It’s game on in the field of renal denervation, with Medtronic claiming the second FDA green light this month for a procedure to treat drug-resistant high blood pressure—a market its developers expect will ultimately grow into a multibillion-dollar enterprise. Medtronic’s Symplicity Spyral system received agency approval after about a decade of research and development—an odyssey […]
Peter Attia, M.D., is a longevity expert and creator of The Drive podcast and author of the bestselling book, Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity. In his new column for Men’s Health, he shares science-backed strategies to living better (and longer!) today. Read the first installment, below. BLOOD-PRESSURE MANAGEMENT isn’t a sexy topic like […]
A recent revelation suggests that blood extracted from lugworms, also known as sandworms, commonly used as fishing bait, might be the latest performance-enhancing method in professional cycling. According to a report in L’Équipe, the hemoglobin extracted from them is known for its exceptional oxygen-carrying capabilities. The French paper reported that the creator of this technique […]
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. A new strategy that trains health care providers to deliver more comprehensive, team-based care significantly lowers blood pressure in low-income patients compared to a “usual care” approach. Uncontrolled hypertension, the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature […]
Marquette has collected 135 units of blood, which is 27% of the university’s 500-unit goal, as part of its blood drive competition with Butler University. Help Marquette continue its efforts by donating on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the AMU Henke Lounge. Those who participate in the drive, sponsored by the […]
COLUMBIA (AP) — Spencer Rattler completed 19 of 27 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns and Xavier Legette caught nine of those passes for 94 yards as South Carolina beat Kentucky 17-14 on Saturday night. The Gamecocks (5-6, 3-5 Southeastern Conference) started November in a big hole, but three straight wins have left them […]
Credit: Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It’s also one of the most preventable cancers due to the availability of robust screening tools. Yet nearly 40% of Americans opt out of such screening. A new analysis, led by Columbia medical student Zainab Aziz […]