Preventive Care
Commentary
Can particles in dairy and beef cause cancer and MS?
Researchers found single-stranded DNA rings that originated in viruses, which they named bovine meat and milk factors, in the intestines of...
News
Treat together: Tackle heart disease and obesity simultaneously
A new review outlines how obesity can impair common imaging tests used to diagnose heart disease.
Conference Coverage
Urine test predicts future bladder cancer 12 years before symptoms
The test, if validated in further studies, has the potential to serve as a cancer screening tool for individuals at elevated risk for bladder...
News
Yoga linked with improved gait speed, lower extremity strength in older adults
New study findings suggest that clinicians can view yoga as part of a strategy to support healthy aging, says author.
Conference Coverage
Endurance exercise tied to more coronary atherosclerosis
Lifelong endurance athletes had more coronary plaques, including more noncalcified plaques, than fit and healthy individuals, according to a new...
News
‘Breakthrough’ study: Diabetes drug helps prevent long COVID
Metformin led to a 42% drop in long COVID among people who had a mild to moderate COVID-19 infection.
Commentary
Three surprising studies on exercise restriction and an exercise sweet spot
New data ‘do not support universal restriction of vigorous exercise in patients with’ hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Conference Coverage
Heart-healthy actions promote longer, disease-free life
Stronger measures of cardiovascular health were linked to longer life expectancy and fewer chronic conditions.
News
Do artificial sweeteners alter postmeal glucose, hunger hormones?
Drinking a sugar-sweetened beverage had a different effect on postprandial levels of glucose than drinking a no-or low-calorie nonnutritive...
Conference Coverage
High CV risk factor burden in young adults a ‘smoldering’ crisis
Cardiovascular risk factors are “unacceptably” high and are increasing among young adults, prompting calls for aggressive preventive measures.