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Alcohol and Cancer Risk
Despite conclusive research that shows that all alcoholic beverages increase the risk of many types of cancer, Americans have low awareness of this alcohol-cancer link.
Having Trouble Sleeping? Try Exercise!
People in good physical shape are less likely to need a sleeping pill prescription from their doctor. This suggests that being fit can help you sleep better.
Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy Changes Brain Structure Of Fetus
A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the babys brain structure and delay brain development before birth.
Green Mediterranean Diet
Green Mediterranean diet was pitted against the Mediterranean diet and a healthy diet. Reductions in visceral adipose tissue were evaluated.
Cardiology News November 2022 (2nd Edition)
Population Screening For Atrial Fibrillation; Near-death Experiences During CPR; Adolescence and Atherosclerosis Prevention; Heart-health Supplements and Cholesterol
Cardiology News November 2022
Electronic Gaming and Heart Danger in Some Children; Apple Watch Detection of Atrial Fibrillation; Eliquis Wins in a New Afib Study; Vaping and Abnormal Cardiovascular Function
Structured Reflections and Holiday Gatherings
Study shows that pausing for self-reflection can lead to decisions that reduce others' health risks. Important regarding holiday gatherings during current tripledemic.
Adolescence and Atherosclerosis Prevention
Atherosclerosis may be stopped if lipid screening and dyslipidemia intervention begin in adolescence. Lowering cholesterol in young adulthood may be too late and ineffective in stopping atherosclerosi
Screening for Atrial Fibrillation
Screening to detect atrial fibrillation in older people could not only increase the chance of preventing stroke, it could also save money for the healthcare system and society.
Heart-health supplements ineffective at lowering cholesterol
Six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health including brands of fish oil, cinnamon, garlic and turmeric, were not effective at lowering bad cholesterol compared to a stat