February 28, 2023 Popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, could raise risk of heart attack and stroke: study A popular artificial sweetener, erythritol, could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study from Cleveland Clinic revealed. The study was published in Nature Medicine.
February 27, 2023 Be well: Add an egg (or 3) to your daily diet for heart health Adding eggs to your daily diet may help prevent cardiovascular disease by up to 60%, a study published in the journal Nutrients found. Just keep your total saturated fat intake in mind.
February 27, 2023 Wearable fitness trackers with sensing technology could interfere with implantable cardiac devices: study A study published in Heart Rhythm found that some fitness trackers can potentially interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices, such as pacemakers and defibrillators.
February 24, 2023 10 dietary tips to reduce heart disease and stroke risk, according to the American Heart Association Here are 10 healthy lifestyle steps to take, recommended by the American Heart Association, in order to reduce the risks of heart disease and other illnesses.
February 23, 2023 Ozempic is a ‘Band-Aid’ on the root of childhood obesity: toxic food, former pharma consultant says Former food and pharmaceutical consultant Calley Means said the push by medical experts to put kids on anti-obesity drugs is a distraction from the root cause.
February 23, 2023 Is Ozempic a ‘Band-aid’ on the real cause of childhood obesity? Former food and pharmaceutical consultant Calley Means said the push by medical experts to put kids on anti-obesity drugs is a distraction from the root cause.
February 22, 2023 Dick Van Dyke, 97, says ‘having a beautiful young wife half my age’ keeps him young Dick Van Dyke says his "young" 51-year-old wife Arlene Silver is part of the reason he's remained so youthful at 97, along with good genes and exercise.
February 22, 2023 Pancreatic cancer rates are rising faster among women than men: new study A new study found that pancreatic cancer rates are rising faster among women than men; the study was published recently in the journal Gastroenterology. Here's what doctors advise.
February 22, 2023 Julia Pernsteiner talks to Jacksonville University security about bullying allegations against former track and field coach before she died of suicide Julia Pernsteiner, who took her own life in November 2021 after months of alleged bullying and "fat shaming" from her track coach Ronald Griggs, brought issues to university officials. (CREDIT: Submitted by Samantha Mathers)
February 20, 2023 Be well: Prepare a dinner rich in vitamin D for good health With sunlight still in short supply during the cold, dark winter months, you can boost your vitamin D intake by adding these nutrient-rich foods to your diet.