June 17, 2020
Blood Test That Measures Alcohol Use May Predict Risk For Bleeding Strokes
From the American Heart Association News: People who drink large amounts of alcohol have nearly fivefold odds of experiencing a potentially deadly type of stroke compared with those who drink very little or not at all, a new study finds. But researchers didn’t rely on people to self-report how much alcohol they consumed. Rather, they...
Hormone Therapy No Cure-All For Low T' In Aging Men
This article was written by American Heart Association News. Testosterone therapy ads promise to help aging men recapture their vitality, decrease body fat, and enhance libido. But hormone treatments – while medically necessary for some men – aren’t meant to be a fountain of youth, and experts warn more research is needed to determine if...
Here's What Doctors Know About Immunizations Right Now: You Still Need Them
This article was written by American Heart Association News There’s no vaccine for COVID-19 yet. But there are routine immunizations that people aren’t getting for a host of debilitating and potentially deadly diseases. In May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported sharp drop-offs beginning in mid-March for pediatric vaccines ordered and given. And the World Health...