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Ultraprocessed Foods and CVD: Myths vs Facts
New research suggests link between ultraprocessed foods and increased risk for stroke and CVD.
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The New Cancer Stats Might Look Like a Death Sentence. They Aren’t.
Data show that people under 50 are experiencing higher rates of cancer than any generation before them.
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Unseen Cost of Weight Loss and Aging: Tackling Sarcopenia
Muscle tone decreases with age and can lead to greater risk of falls and injury; GLP-1s could exacerbate muscle loss.
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Heard of ApoB Testing? New Guidelines
“At present, the use of apoB to assess the effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapies remains a matter of clinical judgment.”
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What Should You Do When a Patient Asks for a PSA Test?
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in males, but the Brazilian Ministry of Health recommends against population-based screening...
Opinion
Maternal Immunization to Prevent Serious Respiratory Illness
Now, more than ever, we must fully embrace our responsibility to recommend immunizations in pregnancy and to communicate what is known about their...
Opinion
Nonalcoholic Beer and Underage Drinking
If there is little evidence that nonalcoholic beer is a gateway drug, should we continue to prohibit its sale to minors?
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Lifestyle Medicine: Not Just for the Wealthy
Small and simple actions can make lifestyles healthier for patients regardless of their income or other obstacles.
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Time-Restricted Eating Is Not a Metabolic Magic Bullet
The success of a lifestyle intervention trial is quite dependent on how well people adhere to the lifestyle intervention.
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Public Health, Not Politics, Should Drive Mask Policies, Says Ethicist
Politics or concealing identity, not just reducing disease spread, have complicated wearing masks in public.
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Alzheimer’s and Comorbidities: Implications for Patient Care
A holistic assessment strategy that prioritizes early detection and management of comorbid conditions to mitigate their impact on AD progression...