Dear Dr. Roach: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider taking a statin because of my "borderline" cholesterol level. So, I took a dive into the details of statin therapy. I learned … [+3192 chars]

A better understanding of this difference would be very valuable to your readers.

The Detroit News

Dr. Roach: Understanding the risk reduction of statins with cholesterol - The Detroit News

If this inspires you to curb your drinking, theres a variety of directions to take.
First, if you suspect you have alcohol use disorder, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional who is tr… [+1540 chars]

Not publishing this report is a "major, major disservice."

HuffPost

A New Federal Report About This Serious Health Risk Is Being Buried By RFK Jr. - BuzzFeed

SEATTLE, Wash. Twin toddlers El and Ally are a handful and a blessing. 
 When their mom, Sam Albalushi, was pregnant, she was overjoyed to learn she was having twins. But scans revealed potential co… [+5569 chars]

Twin toddlers El and Ally are a handful and a blessing.

KOMO News

Conjoined twin girls undergo rare separation surgery at Seattle Children's Hospital - KOMO

If there were a “drug of the summer” award, Ozempic would win hands down. This Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, scientifically known as Semaglutide, was originally developed to treat… [+13404 chars]

Ozempic lawsuit: Latest vision loss allegations explained. Learn about potential stomach paralysis & gastroparesis claims. Is there a connection?

Boredpanda.com

Ozempic Lawsuit: Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Vision Loss Allegations - Bored Panda

BRIDGEVIEW, IL - A second suburban Cook County measles case has been confirmed by the Cook County Department of Public Health. The case was tied to a 4-year-old suburban Cook resident, who is not vac… [+5798 chars]

The unvaccinated 4-year-old acquired measles from international travel and passed through terminal 5 at O'Hare on Sept. 11.

Avon, CT Patch

Cook County Health Officials Identify 2nd Suburban Measles Case, Possible Exposure At OHare Airport - Patch

In a basement in Frederiksberg, Denmark, two bottles had been collecting dust for over a century. Last year, in a stroke of luck, researchers from the University of Copenhagen stumbled upon them once… [+2960 chars]

The bacteria within harbor a few surprises.

IFLScience

130-Year-Old Butter Additive Discovered In Danish Basement Contains Bacteria From The 1890s - IFLScience

<ul><li>New report says 70% of Utah's maternal deaths could have been prevented.</li><li>Mental health conditions, substance use and obesity are the top causes of poor maternal health outcomes.</li><… [+9221 chars]

What are maternal health risk factors? How many women die in child birth? What contributes to maternal death? Utah addressing pregnant women's health

Deseret News

Rural Utah counties face maternal health crisis - Deseret News

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley once again opened up about his health two and a half years after undergoing a quadruple bypass s… [+9733 chars]

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley once again opened up about his health — two and a half years after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March 2023. The 62-year…

BLABBERMOUTH.NET

BLAZE BAYLEY On His Post-Heart Attack Recovery: 'The Worst Part About It For Me Is The Diet, Trying To Keep The Weight Off' - BLABBERMOUTH.NET

A new study pooled results from dozens of prior investigations to test whether small, everyday portions of processed meat, sugary drinks, and industrial trans fats are tied to common diseases. 
The … [+5357 chars]

A study reveals that even small daily portions of processed meats or soft drinks increase the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

Earth.com

This could happen to your body if you eat just one hot dog every day - Earth.com

It is a common misconception that because women are able to give birth and routinely deal with sometimes agonizing period cramps, they are somehow better able to tolerate pain than men. (It is probab… [+92 chars]

As we learn more about how pain processing can vary between women and men, it might lead to better treatments.

The Washington Post

Who’s more sensitive to pain, men or women? The answer may surprise you. - The Washington Post

Discover how nearly 122.4 million American adults are affected by high blood pressure and learn effective natural methods for managing and lowering it effectively to reduce health risks.

The Times of India

Nearly half of US adults have high blood pressure, says American Heart Association: How to lower it natur - Times of India

(Photo by Vitezslav Vylicil on Shutterstock)
<ul><li>Newborn circumcision rates in the US fell from 54% in 2012 to 49% in 2022.</li><li>White families saw the sharpest drop, while Black and Hispanic… [+6891 chars]

A new JAMA Pediatrics study shows circumcision is declining in the US. Researchers link trends to demographics, income, and parental attitudes.

Study Finds

Circumcision In Decline: Why Fewer U.S. Parents Are Heeding Recommendation By Doctors - Study Finds

A simple snack swap could deliver big health benefits, new research shows.
A clinical trial led by Oregon State University found that eating about two ounces of almonds a day roughly 45 nuts was fou… [+3626 chars]

New research shows eating 2 ounces of almonds on a daily basis significantly lowered LDL cholesterol and improved gut health in adults with metabolic syndrom...

Fox News

Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds - AOL.com

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them fueled by brain chemistry.
The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called the… [+6212 chars]

Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fueled by brain chemistry.

ScienceAlert

Studies Reveal The Best Ways to Chemically Bond With Your Cat - ScienceAlert

A sharp mind past 70 isnt guaranteedbut these 9 rules make all the difference.There's a particular quality some older people havea spark that makes you forget you're talking to someone who remembers … [+8680 chars]

A sharp mind past 70 isn’t guaranteed—but these 9 rules make all the difference.

Vegoutmag.com

Boomers who remain witty and sharp past 70 usually live by these 9 rules - VegOut

Photo released as a courtesy Phil Chapman
There’s an old Babylonian/Biblical legal maxim that goes, “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.”
For Canadian Brent Chapman, his new maxim is “a tooth f… [+3769 chars]

The tooth-in-eye surgery is very rare—so rare that despite being pioneered in the 1960s Chapman is the first Canadian ever to receive it.