Testosterone prescriptions in the U.S. more than tripled in the last decade, according to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine. But researchers suspect much of the testosterone dispensed at low T clinics isn’t tracked since it’s often bought with cash.
Mar 18

By PBS NewsHour
For decades we have been warned of the artery-clogging dangers of saturated fat, found mainly in meat and dairy products. However, a new analysis of more than 70 studies published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine finds that saturated…
News Wrap: New health calculator may overestimate cholesterol risk…
Dick Cheney reflects on how medical care kept him active despite heart disease…
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FDA calls for ban on artery-clogging trans fats in processed foods…
Snakes have been around for some 150 million years, but their ancient physiology might hold some important clues to developing new drugs.
Jun 14

By Beat Beat
The majority of preventable deaths from non-communicable conditions like cancer and heart disease occur in developing countries.
Men with low vitamin D levels are more likely to suffer heart attacks than men with healthy levels of the vitamin, according to a study released this week.
Hormone therapy is safe for younger women to use in treating menopause symptoms, a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer details the report's findings.
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