New Developments in Cholesterol Treatment

By Joyce Oen-Hsiao, as told to Keri Wiginton Joyce Oen-Hsiao, MD, FACC, director of clinical cardiology, Yale Medicine, New Haven, CT Right now, cholesterol treatment is more about finding ways to combine current cholesterol drugs a little bit differently and target treatment based on the person themselves. It’s not just standardized — giving everyone a statin … Read more

Post-Roe v. Wade, more patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws

WASHINGTON — In Utah, more of Dr. Cara Heuser’s maternal-fetal medicine patients are requesting early ultrasounds, hoping to detect serious problems in time to choose whether to continue the pregnancy or have an abortion. In North Carolina, more obstetrics patients of Dr. Clayton Alfonso and his colleagues are relying on early genetic screenings that don’t … Read more

Stephen Colbert Takes A Serious Swipe At The NFL On Its Biggest Night

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone. Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting … Read more

Animal fats could soon be in plant-based meats — but not how you think – National

Plant-based meat could soon contain animal fat — but not the kind you’re probably thinking about. In recent years, meat alternative companies have debuted their products to acclaim and interest. And while the plant-based food market is growing, not all products are seeing the same kind of uptake with some companies’ stocks now trading at … Read more

‘I’m a diabetes doctor – these are the worst breakfasts for diabetics’

A diabetes specialist has revealed the five breakfast foods that are the “worst” choices for diabetics or “for any one of us”. As breakfast breaks your overnight fast, the first food you have replenishes your supply of glucose to boost your energy levels and alertness. Therefore, your first meal should go steady on your blood … Read more

Cambodia reports a new bird flu case, the brother of a 9-year-old who died of the virus

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus, Cambodia’s Health Ministry said Monday. The 9-year-old’s death in the northeastern province of Kratie was the first from bird flu in Cambodia this year, after four were reported last year by the World … Read more

Foods And Drinks That Cause Dry Skin

Itchiness. Flakiness. Peeling. Cracking. The winter months can really take a toll on your skin, and sometimes a medicine cabinet full of hydrating skin care products isn’t enough. “Cold weather outdoors and dry heat indoors can steal moisture from your skin, leading to dehydration,” explained Dr. Whitney Bowe, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York. … Read more

Intermittent fasting: what is it, how does it work – and is it right for you? | Diets and dieting

Until its recent emergence as a mainstream health craze, fasting was largely a religious ritual. But then longevity scientists discovered that regularly fasted bodies lived longer, with better metabolic and cardiovascular health. Granted, these bodies mostly belonged to mice, but now Rishi Sunak, Elon Musk and many others are trying intermittent fasting (IF), with influencers … Read more

‘I’m a personal trainer – lose belly fat with a simple 10-minute habit’

Belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is often the hardest area of the body to shed. Worryingly, visceral fat can be harmful to your health as it attacks vital organs in your body. When you conjure up the image of fat in your head, your thoughts might go straight to the jiggly substance that … Read more

Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardize the Afghan health system, group says

ISLAMABAD — Human Rights Watch said Monday that Afghanistan’s public health system has been hit hard following a sharp reduction in foreign assistance, coupled with serious Taliban abuses against women and girls, jeopardizing the right to healthcare of millions of Afghans. In a new report, the New York-based watchdog said this has left the “Afghan … Read more