Mixed Topics
Conference Coverage
CRAVE: Drinking coffee not linked to atrial arrhythmias
Real-time monitoring painted a complex picture of the effects of coffee consumption on not only the heart but physical exercise and sleep as well...
Feature
Should you tell your doctor that you’re a doctor?
“I wouldn’t have treated him differently, but I just could have discussed the procedure with him in more professional terms.”
From the Journals
Fast foods contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals
“There’s very limited research out there to understand the human health effects” of DEHT in food.
Conference Coverage
Vitamin D and omega-3 supplements reduce autoimmune disease risk
“People who are otherwise healthy and have a family history of autoimmune disease might also consider starting to take these supplements.”
Feature
COVID-19 has brought more complex, longer office visits
Patients’ increased mental health needs and worsened chronic conditions have practices playing catch-up and expanding teams to ease demand.
Feature
ERs are swamped with seriously ill patients, although many don’t have COVID
“It’s an early indicator that what’s happening in the ED is that we’re seeing more acute cases than we were pre-pandemic.”
From the Journals
Sunscreen, other sun-protective habits not linked with poorer bone health, fractures
“These data are very reassuring and will help clinicians to keep recommending sun protection to the public.”
From the Journals
Free vitamin D no better at predicting death in men than standard testing
Latest News
Hot temperatures in outdoor lockboxes increase sample errors
Latest News
Vitamin D status may play a pivotal role in colon cancer prevention
Observational studies, plus laboratory and mouse model studies, point to a higher risk of colorectal cancer when vitamin D levels are low....
Feature
White House unveils plan to combat endocrine-disrupting PFAS pollution
The Biden administration announces actions by federal agencies to protect Americans from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.