Gender Transition Hormones May Harm Heart
There’s new evidence that people taking hormones for gender transition may have a higher risk of cardiovascular problems. Hints from previous hormone studies Previous research has indicated that …
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Marijuana May Boost Heart Disease Risk
Smoking or ingesting marijuana seems to be safe for most people, but for older people with cardiovascular disease, it may cause problems. The benefits of marijuana As the …
The Debate Over the Safety of Vaping
The safety of e-cigarettes has been a topic of debate over the past few years. If you’ve had trouble getting a definitive answer, a new summary of evidence …
Updated Tool to Predict More Kidney Stones
About 1 in 11 Americans get kidney stones, which can be incredibly painful for some people. Worse still, they can reoccur. Obviously, any tool to help predict the …
New Approach to Managing High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, often referred to as “hypertension,” affects approximately 75 million adults in the United States. It increases the risk of other serious health conditions, such as …
Stroke Risk Increases After Flu-like Symptoms
There’s new evidence that adults who experience the flu or flu-like symptoms may have a greater risk of stroke. The new study supports earlier research that found similar …
Linking Gum Disease to Alzheimer’s
There’s new evidence that not taking care of your gums may contribute to your risk of Alzheimer’s. It’s not much of a stretch when you consider that both …