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Experts Aim to Use Brown Fat to Burn Fat More Effectively
Researchers look to methods to activate brown fat, including cold exposure, eating peppers, and therapies, in order to reduce obesity.
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Sarcopenia With Obesity Increases Risk for Death
Patients with likely or diagnosed sarcopenia had increased all-cause mortality risk across a 10-year follow-up period, says study.
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Florida Legislature Passes Free Skin Cancer Screening Requirement
The Florida legislation will allow physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who operate under the supervision of a dermatologist to...
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Statins Tied to Lower Mortality, Even With Comorbid Dementia
“It may be time to reconsider the broad recommendations to avoid or deprescribe statins in nursing home residents.”
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Lung Cancer Screening Unveils Hidden Health Risks
An ongoing trial is using lung cancer screening CT scans to also look for signs of impending heart disease in 24,000 Europeans.
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Intermittent Fasting Linked to Higher CVD Death Risk
Restricted eating schedules were at increased risk for CV death, according to an observational analysis.
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Methylphenidate Linked to Small Increase in CV Event Risk
ADHD medication treatment linked to higher probability of increased risk for CV events, says study.
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Can Treating Depression Mitigate CVD Risk?
Depression can increase risk for CV disease; determining patients at risk or with depression may improve health.
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Next Gen Smart Pills Could Transform Personalized Care
New smart pills suggest real-time, individual tracking could be a reality for patients.
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Diet and Exercise in a Pill Are Real: How Mimetics Work
Calorie-restriction mimetics may keep us healthier and younger as we age.