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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Poorer Bone Health

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that people who eat more ultra-processed foods have poorer bone health. Sibila and Pavel/Stocksy Eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods is associated with lower bone mineral density, even in younger adults under 65. Researchers also found that high ultra-processed food intake increases the risk of hip fractures. Experts

Early Menopause Raises Heart Disease Risk 40%

Share on Pinterest Premature menopause has been linked to a higher risk of coronary artery disease. FG Trade/Getty Images Women who go through natural menopause before age 40 face a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease. Black women are three times as likely to experience premature menopause as white women. Untreated menopause symptoms

Dame Jane Dacre to lead medical training modernisation

News The new chair of a major review into medical training has pledged to bring the “dial up” system into the modern era. Professor Dame Jane Dacre has been appointed by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care to implement the Medical Education and Training Review, delivering change to UK’s creaking medical

Stopping Ozempic or Wegovy Reverses Heart Benefits

Share on Pinterest Stopping GLP-1s can quickly reverse the cardiovascular benefits gained while taking them. Image Credit: the_burtons/Getty Images A recent study found that stopping GLP-1s, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, can reverse the cardiovascular benefits they provide. The findings show that stopping the medications for as little as 6 months raises the risk of

Consistency Trumps Complexity in New Resistance Guidelines

Share on Pinterest New resistance training recommendations emphasize consistency over complexity. Image Credit: Westend61/Getty Images You don’t need a perfect workout plan to benefit from strength training, according to new recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine. A large new review finds that at-home workouts or body weight exercises can be just as effective

Hospital Employee Survives Three Heart Attacks in Four Days

Share on Pinterest Patient transporter Tommy Bell (pictured above) survived 3 heart attacks over 4 days, thanks to quick thinking — and care from colleagues at the hospital where he worked. Advent Health 62-year-old Tommy Bell survived three heart attacks in the span of four days. Bell received care at the same hospital where he

Abdominal Fat, Not BMI, Predicts Heart Failure Risk

Share on Pinterest Reducing inflammation could help lower heart failure risk in people with excess belly fat. Milena Magazin/Getty Images Researchers say extra abdominal fat is strongly associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Excess belly fat contributes to systemic inflammation, which endangers cardiovascular health. The researchers recommend that medical professionals measure waist circumference

Judge Blocks HHS Changes to Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

Share on Pinterest A federal judge has overturned HHS Health Secretary RFK Jr.’s changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. Matthias Bein/picture alliance via Getty Images A federal judge has struck down childhood vaccination recommendations implemented earlier this year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The judge also blocked HHS Health Secretary

AHA/ACC Update: Earlier Screening and Clearer LDL Targets

Share on Pinterest New AHA guidelines focus on earlier cholesterol screening and treatment. Image Credit: Olga Pankova/Getty Images The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), and nine other leading medical organizations have issued new guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia. Dyslipidemia is abnormal levels of various lipids and lipoproteins in the

Healthgrades Names 2026 Top U.S. Hospitals for Patient Safety

Share on Pinterest Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognize hospitals in the top 10% in the nation for patient safety. andresr/Getty Images Healthgrades recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards. The awards recognize hospitals that provide the highest quality care and excel at preventing serious safety events. The 2026 recipients include
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