You should still get all the doses of COVID-19 vaccine available to you now and in the future You will still be able to get…
People living in the most deprived areas have higher risk of long COVID
New research has found that the risk of long COVID is strongly associated with area-level deprivation, with the odds of having long COVID 46% higher…
Preliminary Recs Released for 75+ Statin Therapy
LONG BEACH, California — For years, clinicians have debated whether prescribing statins to patients older than 75 for the prevention of cardiovascular events is appropriate.…
Rescued Dog Becomes A-MAYS-ing Parent and Pet
When Lambros and his partner, Danny, decided to foster a dog for the ASPCA, each scrolled through the ASPCA Foster Bulletin to see photos of…
Beyond salt: Research highlights underappreciated sources of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, has become a public health threat—an alarming 122.4 million American adults have it, according to the American Heart Association,…
Mission accomplished? What does the end of the COVID emergency mean?
The U.S. government on Thursday will lift the COVID-19 public health emergency that has been in effect for more than three years. By ending the…
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be beneficial in patients with post-COVID syndrome
A small randomized trial in patients with post-COVID syndrome has found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes restoration of the heart's ability to contract properly. The…
DEA officially extends remote EPCS flexibilities for 6 months
This past week, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said it would temporarily extend telemedicine flexibilities for the prescription…
1st babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people
Britain’s fertility regulator on Wednesday confirmed the births of the U.K.’s first babies created using an experimental technique combining DNA from three people, an effort…
Doctor warns of lunch that may contribute to heart attacks, stroke, and death
Stroke: Doctor explains the signs and symptoms of a stroke Citing evidence, Dr Greger noted a meaty lunch could be bad for you for numerous…