Past studies have suggested that taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may lower individuals’ risk of developing liver cancer. In a new study of non-statin cholesterol-lowering medications, one type was linked to lower risks of liver cancer. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

Non-Statin Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Linked to Lower Liver Cancer Risk

A range of conditions, including alcohol or medication overuse, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and chronic infections, can damage your liver. However, the early signs of liver damage are subtle, and the initial stages of liver disease are "silent," or asymptomatic. By the time you recognize symptoms, your liver is already significantly damaged.

Signs of Liver Damage and Ways to Tell

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Prince William and Kate Middleton are often recognized as a power couple, but before saying "I do" in 2011, the university sweethearts split briefly in 2007. According to Robert Jobson, William "unexpectedly canceled plans to attend a New Year gathering in Dundee, arranged by the Middletons.""She sensed something was wrong," Jobson continued, referring to Kate. "It certainly wasn't helping that newspapers were confidently predicting a royal engagement. Soon afterward, seemingly out of the blue, William – now a 2nd Lieutenant in the Blues and Royals – telephoned her to suggest that they split up."The lovebirds first met in 2001, and...

'I'm Free': Prince William Celebrated Dumping Kate Middleton Over the Phone During Early Stages of Their Romance

Semaglutide is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It may also help people with overweight or obesity lose weight, and it may help reduce fat buildup in the liver. Semaglutide falls into a group of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. These medications are most often...

What to Know About Semaglutide for Fatty Liver Disease

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People with fatty liver disease who are at lower risk for advanced fibrosis should drink at most half a glass of wine or beer if they do not wish to abstain completely, according to study findings published in JAMA Network Open. Arising from the accumulation of fat in the liver,...

Small Amount of Alcohol Can Raise Risk for People with Fatty Liver Disease

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If you are one of the millions of Americans with prediabetes or diabetes and are also overweight, you most likely have some degree of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

Few people with diabetes understand their risk of liver disease

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help lower the risk of certain cancers, a new study suggests.

American Liver Foundation Announces Fatty Liver Disease Education Program

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Younger adults (aged 20 – 40 years) with OSA were 3 times more likely to experience any type of CVD event than those without OSA. Young adults aged 20 – 40 years with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have greater cardiovascular disease (CVD) rates than adults with OSA who are > 40 years old, a new study found.1.

Cardiovascular Disease Rate is Greater in Younger Than Older Adults with OSA

Results showed significant reductions in mean HbA1c, fasting glucose, and insulin resistance in patients with chronic HCV infection and type 2 diabetes who achieved SVR with DAAs. Achieving sustained virologic response (SVR) with direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment leads to clinically significant improvements in glycemic control among patients with chronic hepatitis...

Achieving SVR Improves Glycemic Control in Patients with Diabetes, HCV Infection

A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial done performed in the the United Kingdom June 2014 to October 2017), enrolled 207 adult patients with symptomatic, radiographic KOA and knee pain (severity ≥4 out of 10) on most days in the past 3 months, after an inadequate response to analgesic medications.

Pain Reduction with Methotrexate in Knee Osteoarthritis

For decades, sodium restriction has been a cornerstone in the management of heart failure, driven by the belief that reducing salt intake helps control fluid retention and improve outcomes. Heart failure is marked by the activation of the renin-angiotensin and noradrenergic systems, leading to fluid retention. Consequently, limiting sodium intake has been seen as a way to mitigate these effects and reduce edema and other complications associated with heart failure.

Salt restriction in heart failure

A new study found using e-cigarettes with partial nicotine reduction was linked to greater puffing time, puff duration, and total inhaled volume than 5% nicotine concentration. A new study found partial nicotine in salt-based e-cigarettes was linked to acute compensatory puffing.1 Compared to smoking 5% of nicotine, e-cigarette use with...

Vaping Low Nicotine (<5%) Linked to Acute Compensatory Puffing

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Hypothyroidism doesn’t cause polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but having PCOS may increase your risk of thyroid dysfunction. PCOS and hypothyroidism both affect the endocrine system, which produces hormones. Both have similar symptoms, such as weight gain and irregular menstrual cycles, which can make diagnosis difficult. However, PCOS can only...

Is There a Connection Between Hypothyroidism and PCOS?

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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A recent study found people with carpal tunnel syndrome tend to develop cardiac amyloidosis, also known as “stiff heart syndrome,” about 10 to 15 years later. Experts say the presence of carpal tunnel syndrome may be an early warning sign for cardiac amyloidosis, as amyloid deposits can affect both the wrist’s connective tissue and the heart.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome May Triple Your Risk of Developing Stiff Heart Syndrome

The following is a summary of “Defining the Role of Exertional Hypoxemia and pulmonary vasoconstriction on Lung Function Decline, morbidity, and Mortality in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease – the PROSA Study: rationale and Study Design,” published in the May 2024 issue of Pulmonology by Böger et al.

Impact of Pulmonary Vasoconstriction and Exertional Hypoxemia on Decline in Lung Function, Morbidity, and Mortality in Patients with COPD

Although a person’s body needs some triglycerides, high triglyceride levels can raise their risk of severe health complications. Examples of triglyceride-lowering drugs include niacin and fibrates. Triglycerides are a type of fat in a person’s body. They come from the foods we eat. A person’s body converts calories it...

What are some of the best medications for lowering triglyceride levels?

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Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors Linked to Reduced Liver Cancer Risk

Results suggest cholesterol absorption inhibitors are linked to a lower risk of liver cancer, but no association was observed for other nonstatins like fibrates, omega-3 fatty...

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors Linked to Reduced Liver Cancer Risk

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