Making Sense of Conflicting Advice on Calcium Intake
UCSF Researcher Makes Recommendation on Calcium Intake Based on Existing Data In recent years, studies have reported inconsistent findings regarding whether calcium supplements used to prevent fractures increase the risk of heart attack. Now, in an assessment of the scientific literature, reported as a perspective…
Majority of Pregnant Patients Requiring Treatment for Acute Severe Migraine Have Full-Term Deliveries
Most pregnant women hospitalized and treated for acute severe migraines were able to successfully deliver full-term babies vaginally, according to a new study by researchers at Montefiore Headache Center.
Lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar could halve obesity-related risk of heart disease and stroke
Controlling blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose may substantially reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke associated with being overweight or obese. A pooled analysis of 97 prospective studies from around the world found that the increased risk of heart disease or stroke in…
Lower Blood Sugars May Be Good for the Brain
Even for people who don’t have diabetes or high blood sugar, those with higher blood sugar levels are more likely to have memory problems, according to a new study published in online issue of Neurology.
Low-Grade Prostate Cancers May Not Become Aggressive with Time
Low-Grade Prostate Cancers May Not Become Aggressive with Time — Adds Support for “Watch and Wait” Approach
Low Vitamin D Levels Raise Anemia Risk in Children
Low levels of vitamin D appear to increase a child’s risk of anemia, according to new research published in the Journal of Pediatrics, is believed to be the first one to extensively explore the link between the two conditions in children.
Low Testosterone May Be Linked to Heart Problems
Review of past studies found hormone replacement therapy failed to improve cardiovascular health Men who have low testosterone levels may have a slightly elevated risk of developing or dying from heart disease, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal…
Low Inflammation May Explain Healthy Metabolic Status in Some Obese People
Reduced levels of inflammation may explain how some obese people are able to remain metabolically healthy, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Mild Hypothyroidism Raises Mortality Risk among Heart Failure Patients
Patients with underlying heart failure are more likely to experience adverse outcomes from mild hypothyroidism, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Hypothyroidism occurs when an underactive thyroid does not produce enough hormones….
Mild Cognitive Impairment at Parkinson Disease Diagnosis Linked with Higher Risk for Early Dementia
Mild cognitive impairment at the time of Parkinson disease (PD) diagnosis appears to be associated with an increased risk for early dementia in a Norwegian study, according to a report published Online First by JAMA Neurology.
Migraine May Permanently Change Brain Structure
Migraine may have long-lasting effects on the brain’s structure, according to a study published in the August 28, 2013, online issue of Neurology®.
Metoprolol May Minimize Damage from Heart Attack
Collaborative Study by Spain and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Shows Potential Benefits of Administering Beta-Blocker Medication to Heart Attack Patients in Ambulance