Share on PinterestScientists are looking into non-statin options for lowering cholesterol in patients. Julio Bittencourt/EyeEm/Getty Images A major study finds that the drug Nexletol, often used as a supplement for low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-lowering statins, is effective—to a degree—in its own right. While the effect of bempedoic acid—the main ingredient in Nexletol— is less strong than […]
Newswise — Sophia Antipolis, 10 March 2023: The first evidence that exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) ozone limit is associated with substantial increases in hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke is published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 Even ozone levels below the WHO maximum were […]
The study was approved by the Rutgers University Institutional Review Board, and the appropriate data use agreements were in place. Data sources Study subjects were drawn from Medicare insurance claims, a US federal program that provides healthcare to US citizens over 65 years of age. More specifically, we utilized a 50% random sample of Medicare fee-for-service […]
Bray GA, Heisel WE, Afshin A, Jensen MD, Dietz WH, Long M, et al. The science of obesity management: an Endocrine Society scientific statement. Endocr Rev. 2018;39(2):79–132. Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar American Diabetes Association Professional Practice Committee. 8 obesity and weight management for the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes: standards of […]
Those who experience long Covid are more likely to battle cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions and face mortality, a new study shows. The study, published last week in JAMA Health Forum, was conducted by researchers at Elevance Health Public Policy Institute. Elevance Health is an insurance provider. The researchers analyzed utilization claims data for 13,435 adults […]
Gout diagnosis, which was found in 13.5% of dialysis-dependent patients living in the United States, was associated with a higher burden of comorbid cardiovascular conditions and an elevated frequency of both hospitalization and mortality, according to a study published in Kidney360.1 Findings underscore the importance of developing new and better treatments to improve outcomes in […]
d3sign/Getty Images Erythritol, a popular zero-calorie sweetener used in many low-carb and low-calorie foods, has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, new research suggests. It’s led some experts to urge people to cut back on the amount of sugar substitutes they consume. The study, published last week in the journal […]
Exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation is associated with a modestly increased excess risk of heart disease, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today. The researchers say these findings “have implications for patients who undergo radiation exposure as part of their medical care, as well as policymakers involved in […]
Keeping everyone in the family healthy is a top priority for all parents, so seeing headlines about the potential threat of an unfamiliar illness can be stressful. The key to staying calm is learning the facts and preparing as needed. Recently, clusters of invasive group A strep infections in children have been reported, understandably causing […]
After nearly three years of keeping COVID under control, China is experiencing a massive new wave of COVID infections. The official figures reporting 60,000 deaths between December 8 and January 12 are widely seen as underestimating the impact of the outbreak. Until December 2022, China had used lockdown policies to reduce the opportunity for COVID […]