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Cardiovascular Risk Management for People Living With HIV
People living with HIV are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with the general population, but managing risk factors such as elevated cholesterol, blood sugar and high blood pressure (hypertension) makes a difference, according to recent research. “We’ve done the clinical epidemiology and we’ve done the clinical trials,”...
Weight-Loss Surgery Yields Long-Term Benefits for Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes affects more than 38 million people nationwide. It occurs when levels of blood sugar, or glucose, are too high. Over time, excess blood glucose can lead to serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, nerve damage, and eye disease. Some people with type 2 diabetes—the most common type—keep...
Healthy Recipe: Pear & Ginger Upside-Down Cake
Pears and ginger are made for each other. Pears are cooling to the body, while warming ginger aids digestion. This cake recipe is really quick to throw together. The trick is to have the butter soft and malleable. For best results, use a cast iron skillet if you have one.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Reported in a Person in the U.S.
A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by Centers for Disease COntrol and Prevention (CDC). This person had exposure to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A (H5N1) viruses. The patient reported eye redness (consistent with conjunctivitis), as their only symptom, and is recovering. The patient was told to isolate and is being treated with an antiviral drug for flu.
Gum Disease-Related Bacteria Tied To Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer—cancer of the colon and rectum—is the fourth most common cancer nationwide. Although overall rates have been steadily falling due to better screening techniques, rates of colorectal cancer in young adults are on the rise. Researchers have been working hard to understand the causes. A bacteria implicated...
How Patient-Led Research Could Speed Up Medical Innovation
Melissa Red Hoffman was “feeling really stuck” last summer. A 50-year-old surgeon in Asheville, N.C., Hoffman had been struggling with long COVID since getting infected with the coronavirus two and a half years earlier. “Deafening fatigue” was one of her worst symptoms, she says. “I feel tired behind my eyes from the moment I get up to the moment I go to sleep.” She managed to work part time, but much of her work had shifted to administrative tasks that she did from her couch.
The New Weight-Loss Drugs and Cancer
Much has been written about the bumper crop of weight-loss drugs approved in the U.S. over the last several years. Advocates of the new pills and injections say they’ll help you attain your dream weight without even trying. Detractors warn there’s a price: gastrointestinal issues, possible bowel obstructions and a hollowed, wrinkled “Ozempic face.” And then there are all those YouTube videos claiming the stuff is made from lizard venom.
Biktarvy Can Be a Good Option for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
The once-daily Biktarvy pill, widely used for HIV treatment, can also be a good option for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), according to study results presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2024) in Denver. PEP is a short course of antiretroviral medications taken after sex or another high-risk...
Affordable Care Act Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK
Some consumers covered by Affordable Care Act insurance plans are being switched from one plan to another without their express permission, potentially leaving them unable to see their doctors or fill prescriptions. Some face large IRS bills for back taxes. Unauthorized enrollment or plan-switching is emerging as a serious challenge...
$5M Grant to Advance Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Across CUNY Campuses
The City University of New York (CUNY) received a $5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to expand the Black, Race and Ethnic Studies (BRES) initiative, which aims to advance racial and social justice initiatives across CUNY’s 25 campuses, according to a CUNY news release. The grant...
Strike a Pose and Prevent HIV in This Ballroom Dance Class
In a dance pairing that earns 10s across the board, voguer Jason Rodriguez joins House of Healthysexual to offer a ballroom dance class that also teaches HIV prevention. To be held Friday evening, April 12, in Manhattan, the dance class is open to about 100 people and will teach participants not only how to vogue but also how to prioritize their sexual health, notably through pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), the HIV prevention tool available as daily pills and long-acting injectables. The class is sponsored by Gilead Sciences, the pharma giant that manufactures numerous blockbuster HIV meds, including Truvada for PrEP.
Two-Drug Combo Shows Promise as Treatment for Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
Research led by University of Colorado Cancer Center members points to a combination of drugs as a potential treatment option for a type of aggressive breast cancer. Todd Pitts, PhD, and Jennifer Diamond, MD, co-authored a paper, published on March 1 in the journal Breast Cancer Research, on their study of ways to overcome resistance to doxorubicin, a type of chemotherapy drug that slows or stops the growth of cancer cells, in treating triple-negative breast cancer.
California Sues El Dorado County for Banning Needle Exchange
California is suing El Dorado County and the city of Placerville following a ban on drug needle exchange programs issued by the county and city governments, according to CBS News. The ongoing dispute is between county officials and the Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition, a nonprofit in El Dorado County that...
In Victory for Public Health, Federal Appeals Court Upholds FDA’s Graphic Cigarette Warnings
Statement of American Academy of Pediatrics, American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Truth Initiative. In a major victory for public health, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has unanimously...
I’m a Microplastics Researcher. Here’s How to Limit Their Dangers [VIDEO]
An invisible invasion by land, air and sea: Microscopic plastic pieces are in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink — bottled or not. For more than three decades, UC San Francisco Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH, has researched how the toxic chemicals that surround us in modern life make us sick, like those in microplastics. Sometimes only about the width of a human hair, microplastics are the insidious byproduct of everyday items like packing materials, car tires, synthetic clothes as they degrade and even some scrubbing face washes.
Healthy Recipe: Matzo Ball Soup
With light, fluffy matzo balls and a soothing base of chicken broth + veggies, this soup is a satisfying and nutritious comfort food. Matzo ball soup is a beloved favorite at family gatherings during Passover but can also be enjoyed year-round. If you have extra time, switch out the soup in this recipe for our made-from-scratch Chicken Soup with Dill — the pay off will be worth it.
Your Child’s Medicine Probably Wasn’t Fully Vetted. Here’s Why
Mark Turner has worked in pediatrics for more than 30 years, and he’s tired of telling parents there’s nothing he can do for their children. Very few medicines are developed with young people in mind, he said. “It’s just very difficult, watching them be sick, watching babies die.”
Transgender Day of Visibility 2024
Sunday, March 31, marks the annual Transgender Day of Visibility (#TransDayOfVisiblity or #TDOV). The global awareness day offers a chance to celebrate transgender and nonbinary people as they face discrimination, disinformation and stigma. “On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor the extraordinary courage and contributions of transgender Americans and reaffirm...
If You’re Poor, Fertility Treatment Can Be Out of Reach
Mary Delgado’s first pregnancy went according to plan, but when she tried to get pregnant again seven years later, nothing happened. After 10 months, Delgado, now 34, and her partner, Joaquin Rodriguez, went to see an OB-GYN. Tests showed she had endometriosis, which was interfering with conception. Delgado’s only option, the doctor said, was in vitro fertilization.
NAESM’s New HIV Clinic in Atlanta Prioritizes Black Gay Men
A new HIV-care clinic in Atlanta offers a range of sexual health care and social support services to its most impacted patient population: Black gay men. The one-stop Total Life Care Center clinic is the brainchild of NAESM, a community-based organization in Atlanta that focuses on the health and wellness of Black men who have sex with men. The clinic offers services such as HIV care, testing and prevention, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). It also offers tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and helps individuals secure housing and health insurance and meet other needs, according to WABE, an Atlanta-based radio station.
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