Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, study shows
New research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could lower their risk of developing serious health conditions and have the potential to live longer. The study was led by a team of researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, Edith Cowan […]
Health Insider Study reveals 90% drop in heart attack deaths over 50 years Justin Boggs
New research published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicated there has been a drop in heart disease-related deaths over the last 50 years, but it remains a leading cause of death throughout the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, when adjusted for age, deaths attributed to heart attacks dropped a […]
Northwestern to launch adolescent mental health research initiative
Northwestern University said Thursday it will launch an adolescent mental health research initiative, made possible by a $25 million gift from an anonymous donor.
Opinion | A Closer Look at the New Statin Therapy Guidelines for Patients With HIV
Fitch is a clinical research nurse practitioner. Diggs is a clinical research coordinator. Grinspoon is a professor of medicine and a clinical researcher. Ms. C*, a 53-year-old African American woman living with HIV for almost a decade, inquired about the recently released recommendations for cardiovascular disease prevention among people with HIV (PWH). Her predicted 10-year […]
Opinion | A Closer Look at the New Statin Therapy Guidelines for Patients With HIV
Fitch is a clinical research nurse practitioner. Diggs is a clinical research coordinator. Grinspoon is a professor of medicine and a clinical researcher. Ms. C*, a 53-year-old African American woman living with HIV for almost a decade, inquired about the recently released recommendations for cardiovascular disease prevention among people with HIV (PWH). Her predicted 10-year […]
New Tuberculosis Framework May Improve Research, Clinical Care
A new framework may better characterize the early stages of tuberculosis (TB) and improve research and clinical care, an international team of researchers said. Turning against the current “active” or “latent” classification of TB, the International Consensus for Early TB (ICE-TB) group released a five-state system that distinguishes disease from infection, clinical versus subclinical states, […]
Researchers trace dust grain’s journey through newborn solar system
A research team led by the University of Arizona has reconstructed in unprecedented detail the history of a dust grain that formed during the birth of the solar system more than 4.5 billion years ago. The findings provide insights into the fundamental processes underlying the formation of planetary systems, many of which are still shrouded […]
A closer look at cannabis use and binge eating
New research from Drexel University’s Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center), examined how often people experiencing binge eating are also using cannabis recreationally, and whether patients who use cannabis experience more severe eating disorder symptoms or symptoms of struggling with mental health. While there has been a great deal of research on […]
CDC Report Indicates Teens Are Seeking To Escape Worries And Stress Through Drug Use
LOADINGERROR LOADING New research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday indicates that teens with suspected substance abuse problems are turning to drugs to relax and for mental, emotional and physical relief. The report focused on 15,963 assessments from teens ages 13 to 18 and their responses to online questions […]
Opinion | ‘Reads Like Attack Journalism’: What We Heard This Week
“[It] reads like attack journalism as opposed to balanced and thoughtful policy research.” — Brian Miller, MD, MPH, of Johns Hopkins University, expressing concerns about a report on Medicare Advantage plans. “We just ignored them and ignored their plight.” — Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, of the VA St. Louis Health Care System in Missouri, discussing how […]