“The new study, published Wednesday in Neurology, found that having either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, cholesterol, may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.” ~ learn more
“The story of Envision is filled with mergers, acquisitions, and all-too common drama of payor disputes and surprise billing. Buckle up as we embark on this rollercoaster journey of one of the most unfortunately notorious healthcare corporations in recent history.” ~ learn […]
“The study, published Wednesday in the BMJ, shows “the quality of the carbohydrates in a person’s diet is much more important than the amount,” said its senior author, Walter Willett, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard T.H. […]
“Though many may call themselves a nutritionist in most states, that’s not the case with other credentials such as registered dietitian nutritionist (RD/RDN) and certified nutrition specialist (CNS). So what’s the difference between these two types of nutritionists?” ~ learn more
“Abbott CEO Robert Ford has said he expects the consumer devices to contribute to the company’s goal of $10 billion in sales for its Libre business by 2028.” ~ learn more
“The majority of multivitamin meta-analyses haven’t found benefit, for uses ranging from cognition in cognitively healthy people to prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease. This might be hard for you to believe. Vitamins have a sheen of efficacy powered by […]
“I was always aware that executive physicals— ultra-high-end, luxury concierge care— existed, but I had never met someone who went through one. and now, due to an accident with my flexible spending account, I ended up with enough cash to […]
This is a wonderful deep-dive into allergies, their increasing prevalence, and the theories that might explain it. “Our very old immune systems can’t keep up with modern lifestyles and diets, leading to increases in all sorts of chronic health problems […]
California’s new law says only physicians and surgeons can call themselves Dr. “Plaintiffs [who all hold Doctorate of Nursing (DNP) Practice degrees] claim state is criminalizing speaking the truth about their earned advanced degrees.” Meanwhile in California, nutritionist is not […]
“The heart surgeons most likely to attend the national meetings also tend to be the go-getters, eager to cut and demonstrate their prowess in the operating theater. When these surgeons are away, mortality rates decrease by about 12.5%, a decrease […]