Preventive Care
From the Journals
More evidence the flu vaccine may guard against Alzheimer’s
“The influenza vaccine may alter the brain’s immune cells such that they are better at clearing Alzheimer’s pathologies, an effect that has been...
Guidelines
Evidence still lacking that vitamins prevent CVD, cancer: USPSTF
In its final recommendation statement on the subject, the task force does, however, recommend against use of vitamin E and beta-carotene.
From the Journals
HPV vaccination with Cervarix ‘unmasks’ cervical lesions from non-vax strains
The increase wasn’t enough to offset the overall benefit of vaccination when all genotypes were considered, said the researchers.
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What’s the best time of day to exercise? It depends on your goals
When you exercise can ultimately have a big effect in terms of strength, fat loss, heart health, mood, and quality of sleep.
From the Journals
To predict mortality, you need a leg to stand on
It’s riskier for survival to not complete the 10-second one-leg standing test than to have been diagnosed as having CAD, being hypertensive, or...
From the Journals
New treatment reduces risk of anal cancer in people with HIV
Conference Coverage
Ultra-processed: Doctors debate whether putting this label on foods is useful
Some experts say increased awareness and labeling of ultra-processed foods can only be a good thing. Others say that the classification system...
Myth of the Month
Is hepatitis C an STI?
Which sexually transmitted infection tests should this patient receive?
Conference Coverage
For cancer prevention, not all plant-based diets are equal
“The best plant-based diet for breast cancer prevention could be a healthy plant-based diet comprising fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and...
From the Journals
Can too much sleep raise the risk of cancer?
A sleep duration of 6-8 hours for men and 6-9 hours for women “may be the safest” regarding cancer incidence and mortality risk among Japanese...
Conference Coverage
Jury still out on cardiovascular safety of testosterone
A meta-analysis may provide some reassurance of the short-term cardiovascular safety of testosterone therapy for male hypogonadism until...