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A recent study revealed that a significant number of older adults are continuing to use aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), for heart health, despite warnings from experts about potential side effects. Ashish Sarraju, a staff cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic and the senior author of the study commented...

Study Reveals Older Adults Continue To Use Aspirin Despite Being Warned Against It

Among patients with nonexudative AMD, melatonin use was associated with a lower risk for progression. Melatonin use also was associated with a lower risk for AMD diagnosis among those with no history of AMD. Melatonin use was associated with a decreased risk for both development and progression of age-related macular...

Melatonin use associated with lower risk for AMD development, progression in older adults

Supplementation with fish oil may help to protect brain function in carriers of the APOE4 gene, which is considered a predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. In the study, researchers recruited 102 adults over the age of 75 who had relatively...

Older Adults Predisposed to Alzheimer’s May Benefit From Fish Oil: Study

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer  Researchers found a link between taking fish oil supplements and an increased risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib) in those without existing heart issues.The study also found that people with heart issues who routinely took fish oil had a lower risk of AFib and heart disease escalating.Taking fish oil comes with risks and may only benefit certain people, according to experts.
As a source of omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil supplements have become popular for people seeking to boost heart health. But recent research suggests that, for some people, the...

Study: Fish Oil Supplements Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke, AFib in Some People

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      A new study found that older adults without pre-existing heart problems are still taking daily low-dose aspirin to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.Health organizations recommend against daily aspirin use for people without cardiovascular disease, saying that the benefits outweigh the risk of internal bleeding.Experts believe that people who have long taken daily aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke may still be in the habit of using the medication.
A new study has revealed that taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart disease remains prevalent among...

Study: Taking This Daily Medication Is Risky, But Many Older Adults Still Do It

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

The FINEARTS-HF study, which compared Kerendia to a placebo when added to standard therapy, met its primary endpoint by reducing cardiovascular death and total heart failure events. Results from the Phase III FINEARTS-HF study found that Bayer’s Kerendia (finerenone) demonstrated significant efficacy in treating heart failure patients with a left...

Kerendia Demonstrates Significant Efficacy Treating Heart Failure with Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction of 40% or More

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Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill nutritional gaps, but not all are as beneficial as they seem. Some supplements, particularly when taken in excess or without proper guidance, can have unintended negative effects. For example, certain supplements can unknowingly contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Worst Supplements That Could Actually Lead To High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Events: Licorice Root & More

This rarely diagnosed condition involves a blood clot in one of the veins running through the sole of your foot. It may be misdiagnosed at times as plantar fasciitis. Plantar vein thrombosis (PVT) is an uncommon but potentially very painful condition affecting the bottom of the foot. It means that you have a blood clot in one of the veins that carry blood from the sole of the foot back toward the heart.

What to Know About Plantar Vein Thrombosis

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The CDC has clarified and narrowed its recommendations for which older adults should get an RSV vaccine.

CDC issues new guidelines for RSV vaccines, citing side-effect concerns

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Viral video footage has exposed violent race rioters blocking traffic in North Yorkshire to check if drivers were white or English before letting them through.As unrest grips the nation, footage that’s been widely shared across social media shows several white men in Middlesbrough screening vehicle drivers’ ethnicity.In one clip, men stop a a grey car at an intersection and look through the window, before another man wearing a red t-shirt beckons the driver forward.“Are you white? Are you English?,” the same man can be heard saying, while pointing at drivers.The area was described at the time as a “no go...

Far right thugs stop cars to check if drivers are white before letting them pass

DOACs are a newer class of anticoagulants that are more targeted and work faster than traditional options. They also don’t require frequent monitoring and have fewer dietary restrictions. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are a group of medications doctors prescribe to prevent and treat blood clots. They inhibit specific factors...

What Are Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)?

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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a silent but serious health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many individuals underestimate the dangers associated with untreated hypertension. One of the most severe consequences of refusing to take prescribed blood pressure medication is the increased risk of stroke. In this article, we will explore why managing blood pressure is crucial, the potential outcomes of neglecting medication, and the link between hypertension and stroke. By understanding these risks, individuals can make informed decisions about their health and the importance of adhering to medical advice.

Why refusing to take blood pressure medication might lead to stroke

Review of: Risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in patients prescribed semaglutide. Hathaway J, Sha M, Hathaway D, et al. JAMA Ophthalmology, in press 2024. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescribed to assist with weight management in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or those who are overweight/obese, and there have been anecdotal reports of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) in patients taking this medication. This single-center, observational study compared patients prescribed semaglutide to matched patients prescribed other medications for diabetes and found a greater risk of NAION in the semaglutide cohort, though additional studies are needed to verify this relationship and causality cannot be inferred.

Semaglutide May Be Associated With an Increased Risk of Developing NAION

A new study of more than 7,000 men and women found a slightly higher risk of developing migraine in women with high blood pressure. Many studies have been done examining the role of migraine in strokes, heart attacks, and heart disease, but few have looked at the reverse effect. Women...

High diastolic blood pressure linked to 16% higher migraine risk in women

Among patients with fibromyalgia, there was a moderate negative correlation between vitamin D and physical functioning as well as between magnesium and stiffness. An exploratory study evaluating the link between specific micronutrients and the symptoms of fibromyalgia revealed vitamin D and magnesium played a role in physical function and stiffness among patients.1.

Vitamin D, Magnesium Deficiency Linked to Worse Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Phase III study of Bayer’s non-steroidal, selective mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist met its primary endpoint. Bayer has shared new data from the Phase III FINEARTS-HF clinical trial, showing that its Kerendia (finerenone) achieved a statistically significant reduction of the composite of cardiovascular death and total (first and recurrent) heart failure (HF) events. The trial met its primary endpoint, making finerenone the first non-steroidal, selective mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) to meet a primary cardiovascular endpoint in a Phase III study investigating patients with HF with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction.1.

Kerendia Achieves Reduction in Risk of Cardiovascular Death and Heart Failure

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

In this study, 49.5 percent of participants had taken a benzodiazepine at some point over the past 15 years. After a follow-up interval averaging 11.2 years, 13.3 percent had developed dementia. The researchers conclude, “Overall use of benzodiazepines is not associated with increased dementia risk.”. They also find, separately,...

Long-Term Use of Benzodiazepines and Dementia Risk

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Low-dose Aspirin Does Not Progress Age-Related Hearing Loss in Older Adults

Low-dose aspirin does not worsen or prevent the progression of age-related hearing loss among older adults, a study found. Low-dose aspirin (100 mg) daily does not...

Low-dose Aspirin Does Not Progress Age-Related Hearing Loss in Older Adults

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