July 5, 2019 – The Health News Center

Day: July 5, 2019

We need elections where ideas count for more…

UncategorizedAugust 5, 2019

2019-08-06 05:00 A woman casts her vote for the general elections at the Presbyterian Church ballot station in Dobsonville, Johannesburg, on May 8, 2019. - South Africans began voting today in national elections which the…

No R1-million SUVs but 80 luxury BMWs in…

UncategorizedAugust 5, 2019

We often complain that government has ridiculous vehicle purchasing habits but the data tells us that while still exorbitant, expenditure on cars is being curbed. Unpacking the government sales channel business from July, there is…

Harvard Health Blog

Too old for the pediatrician? Time to switch doctors October 11, 2019
Wondering how a teen or young adult can smoothly smoothly transition from seeing a pediatrician to a medical practice that treats adults? Making plans and taking these steps will help. The post Too old for the pediatrician? Time to switch doctors appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Claire McCarthy, MD
Should I participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program? October 10, 2019
For people who have had a heart attack or heart surgery, or been diagnosed with angina or a specific kind of heart failure, participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program has medically proven benefits to overall health and quality of life. The post Should I participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program? appeared first on Harvard Health […]
Hicham Skali, MD, MSc, FACC
Ranitidine (Zantac) recall expanded, many questions remain October 10, 2019
The FDA has not yet released the results of its testing of the heartburn medication ranitidine. The testing method used by the online pharmacy that originally alerted the FDA may have affected their results. The post Ranitidine (Zantac) recall expanded, many questions remain appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Joshua Gagne, PharmD, ScD
Gene testing to guide antidepressant treatment: Has its time arrived? October 9, 2019
Commercial gene tests claim to offer guidance in choosing appropriate medications to treat depression. As yet, no evidence supports this claim. The post Gene testing to guide antidepressant treatment: Has its time arrived? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Bruce M. Cohen, MD, PhD
Can your CPAP make you sick? October 8, 2019
Using a CPAP machine is beneficial for people with obstructive sleep apnea, but if the machine isn’t kept clean it could lead to an illness. There are sanitizing systems available, but cleaning the parts by hand is just as effective. The post Can your CPAP make you sick? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
Heidi Godman
10 foods that may impact your risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes October 7, 2019
Researchers examining data from a national health survey and other sources found that consuming too much, or too little, of 10 foods was associated with 45% of deaths in 2012 due to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The post 10 foods that may impact your risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, and […]
Katherine D. McManus, MS, RD, LDN
PrEP prevents HIV — so why aren’t more people taking it? October 4, 2019
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a daily medication taken to prevent HIV infection. While multiple studies show PrEP is effective, relatively few of those who might benefit are taking it. Will a 10-year initiative to reduce rates of HIV and a new formulation of PrEP help? The post PrEP prevents HIV — so why aren’t more […]
Robert Goldstein, MD, PhD
Chronic Lyme arthritis: A mystery solved? October 3, 2019
About 60% of people infected with Lyme disease develop arthritis, and about 10% of those fail to respond to antibiotic treatment for unknown reasons. A new study has found a likely explanation for this medical mystery. The post Chronic Lyme arthritis: A mystery solved? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
John Ross, MD, FIDSA
Study supports benefit of statin use for older adults October 2, 2019
Statins are known to be effective in reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, but for older adults the guidelines are less clear. A study looking at an older population found that continuing to take statins did have a statistically significant benefit. The post Study supports benefit of statin use for older adults appeared first on Harvard […]
Dara K. Lee Lewis, MD
Dense breasts on a mammogram? What to know and do October 1, 2019
Mammograms look for signs of breast cancer. They can also provide information on whether a woman has high breast density, which slightly increases risk for developing breast cancer. Here's what you need to know and do if you're notified about this risk factor. The post Dense breasts on a mammogram? What to know and do […]
Kelly Bilodeau

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