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ESC: Mortality Increased for Patients With Heart Failure and Low BMI, High Waist-to-Hip Ratio

For patients with heart failure, the low body mass index (BMI) and high waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) phenotype is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mo

Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome Criteria Poor for Predicting CTE

Traumatic encephalopathy syndrome (TES) has poor performance for predicting chronic traumatic encephalopathy neuropathological change (CTE-NC), according to a s

Meeting MVPA Guidelines Linked to Modest Reduction in CVD Risk

The current guideline of 150 minutes week moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) yields a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk reduction of about 8 to 9 per

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to More Pain After Unilateral Breast Cancer Surgery

For women undergoing unilateral breast cancer surgery, vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher occurrence of moderate-to-severe postoperative pain, acc

Combination of Tamoxifen, PDE5i Reduces Curvature in Acute Peyronie Disease

The combination of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is) and the selective estrogen receptor modulator tamoxifen reduces curvature among men with acute P

Rollback of PFAS Drinking Water Standards Raises Safety Fears

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday it wants to roll back some regulations on forever chemicals in drinking water

Childhood Trauma Tied to Higher Obesity Risk, But One Caring Adult Can Make A Difference

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 Childhood trauma can increase a kid s risk of obesity, a study says.Children s body mass index (BMI) rose steadily as their personal lis

How Do Caffeine, Alcohol, Weed, Nicotine Affect MS Symptoms?

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 There are lots of legal substances people use regularly to alter their mood alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and in some locales, weed.But ho

Once-A-Day Pill Effective In Treating Sleep Apnea Without CPAP, Clinical Trial Says

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 Some people with sleep apnea might be able to shed their CPAP masks in favor of a once-nightly pill, a new study says.The experimental p

Teens Turning To Creatine, Not Steroids, For 'Looksmaxxing'

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 U.S. teens trying to build up their muscles are turning from steroids to creatine supplements, a new study says.Creatine use rose by 90

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