RACE MATTERS WHEN IT COMES TO BREAST CANCER GENES. Or does it? After performing a case-control study, researchers report no meaningful differences in the prevalence of abnormal breast cancer risk... Read More
A Raynaud’s Survivor’s Guide
IS THERE HOPE FOR MY COLD HANDS (RAYNAUD’S)? New research pinpoints two genes that facilitate inappropriate blood vessel constriction. Today, we look at thawing the ice: A Raynaud’s survivor’s guide... Read More
Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough
A recent study shows that an experimental blood test can distinguish pelvic cancer from benign masses with 91 percent accuracy. WE DO NOT HAVE A GOOD OVARIAN CANCER SCREENING TOOL.... Read More
Why I Stopped Taking Fish Oil
“As a preventive cardiologist, I tell my patients — that are taking fish oil to try to avoid heart disease — they can stop taking it because it’s not helping them. Their money would be better spent on something that will prevent a heart attack, like more fresh vegetables, their blood pressure or cholesterol medication, or a gym membership.”... Read More
Cholesterol and Dementia
MY HIGH HDL CHOLESTEROL IS GOOD. MAYBE NOT. A new study shows that high and low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) — but not levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are... Read More
Cracking Aging With Health Span
IN OUR QUEST FOR A BETTER LIFE, many focus on lifespan — the number of years we can add to our existence. But what if we shifted our perspective from simply living... Read More
Rest and Exercise
AS I TRAIN FOR MY 2024 BODYBUILDING COMPETITION, I am discovering many pieces of valuable fitness advice. Today, I share an oft-forgotten training tip — Recharge to excel: The power of rest... Read More
Sleep and Blood Pressure
DO YOU GET ENOUGH SLEEP? A new study shows insufficient sleep and trouble sleeping are strongly associated with a higher risk of high blood pressure in women. This essay explores... Read More