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25 Jul 2017

Is the 'Anti-Statin' Trend Threatening Lives?

25 Jul 2017

Internet-fueled movement has heart experts concerned about potential consequences

Is the 'Anti-Statin' Trend Threatening Lives?

MONDAY, July 24, 2017 -- A wave of anti-science skepticism may put people with high cholesterol at risk if they're convinced to quit life-saving statin medications, heart experts warn.

An "internet-driven cult" is attacking the safety and effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering statins, despite mounds of clinical trial data showing the drugs work and produce minimal side effects, said Dr. Steven Nissen, chairman of cardiovascular medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.

25 Jul 2017

Many Primary Care Docs May Miss Prediabetes

25 Jul 2017

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Fewer than 1 in 10 surveyed named all risk factors identified by the American Diabetes Association

Many Primary Care Docs May Miss Prediabetes

MONDAY, July 24, 2017 -- Most primary care doctors can't identify all 11 risk factors for prediabetes, a small new survey finds.

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University said their findings should prompt doctors to learn more about this condition that affects an estimated 86 million adults in the United States and could eventually lead to type 2 diabetes.

25 Jul 2017

Walking the Dog, All the Way to Better Health

25 Jul 2017

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Even in bad weather, seniors get about 30 minutes of daily activity by taking care of their pet

Walking the Dog, All the Way to Better Health

TUESDAY, July 25, 2017 -- Your dog may be more than your furry companion -- new research suggests it may also be an effective personal trainer.

The study found that dog walking gives a significant boost to older adults' exercise levels year-round.

25 Jul 2017

Noise Pollution a Problem in Black Urban Neighborhoods

25 Jul 2017

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Biggest differences seen between black and white areas, study finds

Noise Pollution a Problem in Black Urban Neighborhoods

TUESDAY, July 25, 2017 -- Noise pollution levels are highest in black neighborhoods in segregated cities in the United States, a new study shows.

Researchers looked at 13 years of information gathered from across the United States. They found as percentages of Asian, black or Hispanic residents rose, so did noise levels during both day and night.

25 Jul 2017

'Diet Foods' to Skip

25 Jul 2017

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Lighten up on these substitutes

'Diet Foods' to Skip

TUESDAY, July 25, 2017 -- Certain packaged foods marketed as "lite" or "diet" versions may not be helping your weight-loss efforts or your goal to eat healthier.

Here are 5 to cross off your shopping list.

25 Jul 2017

Senate Prepares for Health Care Vote

25 Jul 2017

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It's a pivotal step in GOP's seven-year goal to dismantle Obamacare

Senate Prepares for Health Care Vote

TUESDAY, July 25, 2017 -- With Republican Sen. John McCain making a dramatic return to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, the Senate is preparing to vote on a proposal that could begin -- or end -- the GOP's seven-year quest to dismantle Obamacare.

The 80-year-old McCain has been home in Arizona since last week when he started treatment for a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma. In a statement, the respected six-term lawmaker said he "looks forward" to returning to work on health care legislation and other matters.

25 Jul 2017

Nearly All Autopsied NFL Players Show Trauma-Linked Brain Disease

25 Jul 2017

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No position on the football field seemed to confer protection, study says

Nearly All Autopsied NFL Players Show Trauma-Linked Brain Disease

TUESDAY, July 25, 2017 -- Ninety-nine percent of former NFL players who donated their brain to science turned out to have the devastating disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to a new report.

Researchers found evidence of the degenerative brain disease in 110 out of 111 deceased National Football League players, said study co-author Dr. Daniel Daneshvar. He is a researcher with the Boston University School of Medicine's CTE Center.

25 Jul 2017

Sperm Counts Continue to Decline in Western Nations: Review

25 Jul 2017

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How this might affect male fertility isn't clear, researchers say

Sperm Counts Continue to Decline in Western Nations: Review

TUESDAY, July 25, 2017 -- Sperm counts in Western countries have decreased by half in recent years, suggesting a continuing and significant decline in male reproductive health, a new evidence review reports.

Sperm concentration decreased an average 52 percent between 1973 and 2011, while total sperm count declined by 59 percent during that period, researchers concluded after combining data from 185 studies. The research involved nearly 43,000 men in all.

25 Jul 2017

Bacteria May Explain Why Uncircumcised Face Higher HIV Risk

25 Jul 2017

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Learning to reduce these germs might help prevent transmission of disease, researcher says

Bacteria May Explain Why Uncircumcised Face Higher HIV Risk

TUESDAY, July 25, 2017 -- For the first time, bacteria that live under the foreskin of uncircumcised straight men have been linked to a rise in the risk for contracting HIV, new research indicates.

Researchers found four specific types of bacteria tied to a higher risk of the AIDS-causing virus. These bacteria are part of the microbiome -- a collection of microorganisms found in a particular area -- of the area on the penis located under the foreskin.

25 Jul 2017

U.S. Kids Overdosing on Dietary Supplements

25 Jul 2017

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Children under age 6 most often affected, study finds

U.S. Kids Overdosing on Dietary Supplements

TUESDAY, July 25, 2017 -- A curious toddler opens a bottle of melatonin found on the kitchen counter, and accidentally overdoses on a supplement typically used by adults to help with sleep.

In that case, the doctor who treated the child only had to deal with a very tired 3-year-old, but it might have been a far more serious scenario if a different dietary supplement, such as the energy product ephedra or the male enhancement herb yohimbe, had been swallowed.

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