November 18, 2024

Leptin's Role in Energy Deficiency Syndromes

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November 18, 2024

RFK Jr. Calls Fluoride 'Industrial Waste'

"On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water."

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November 12, 2024

Study Links Vitamin D to BP Reduction

Among elderly patients with hypertension a BMI over 30, vitamin D supplementation consistently reduced blood pressure at both high and low doses.

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November 05, 2024

Catholic Hospitals Shift to Megacorporations as Nuns Vanish

Discover how the original mission of Catholic hospitals led by nuns has transformed into a question of identity and purpose in modern healthcare.

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November 01, 2024

Vitamin K2 Cuts Frequency of Leg Cramps: Study

Recent study reveals significant reduction in weekly nocturnal leg cramps among seniors taking vitamin K2, showing potential benefits in managing this condition.

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October 24, 2024

Study Reveals Opioids' Silent Attack on Bones

New scientific statement reveals that up to 85% of males on methadone maintenance therapy develop hypogonadism, while opioids can trigger a cascade of endocrine disruptions affecting multiple hormone systems from bone metabolism to prolactin levels, findings especially critical as opioid prescriptions reached 131.7 million in the U.S. in 2022.

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October 23, 2024

Single-Leg Balance Best Predicts Age-Related Decline

Balance deteriorates faster than strength with age, as Mayo Clinic researchers found one-leg standing time declined by 2.2 standard deviations per decade on the non-dominant side - more than double the rate of grip strength loss in healthy adults over 50.

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June 12, 2024

USPSTF Releases Draft Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines

The USPSTF's draft recommendations reaffirm osteoporosis screening for older women, call for more research on screening men, and address health disparities.

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July 10, 2024

OA Linked to Higher Multimorbidity Risk, Study

A 20-year study reveals that patients with osteoarthritis have a higher risk of severe multimorbidity, emphasizing the need for comprehensive health care strategies beyond joint health.

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