On the heels of updated cholesterol management guidance that recommends earlier screening and establishes target goals for LDL “bad” cholesterol based on an individual’s risk factors, a new Physicians Committee for Responsible […]
Concerns about the health effects of ultra-processed foods are growing, as studies increasingly link them to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and even early death. But scientists are still debating what’s driving […]
Three-quarters of people who respond well to the newest types of biologics for psoriasis can safely reduce their dosage, often even by half. These medications then work just […]
Pediatric flu vaccines significantly reduce the number of childhood cases of influenza, new research from Harvard Medical School confirms. The findings, published on June 1 in JAMA Pediatrics, show […]
Clinical Pharmacy Congress highlights High cholesterol is a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but many eligible patients are not receiving lipid-lowering therapy. A service evaluation by […]
Amid growing concern about the widespread off‑label use of sedative medications for sleep problems, Flinders University researchers have led a world‑first clinical trial examining how a commonly prescribed […]
Researchers at UBC found that B.C.’s decision to provide universal, no-cost prescription contraception sharply reduced what patients pay, with the largest financial gains for people in their 20s. […]
Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide are living with a mental disorder, nearly double the number recorded in 1990. According to a new study, this stark rise has placed […]
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has unveiled a new communications effort designed to inform evidence-based decision-making. Vaccine Essentials offers healthcare professionals accessible summaries of how the quality, safety […]
Nurse-led, community-based ultrasound screening for hip dysplasia achieved almost universal reach and identified children earlier than current practices. A University of Tokyo study found that 8.7% of infants […]
Older people, care home residents and those living in poor-quality housing are facing growing danger from extreme heat, as new research warns that the UK is failing to […]
Eating foods that contain common preservative food additives may increase the risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1] today […]
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