Is the Risk for Sudden Death in Runners on the Rise?
The recent death of a 38-year-old runner and the hospitalization of a 21-year-old, both in apparently good health, due to cardiorespiratory arrest during the Movistar Madrid Half Marathon has reignited the debate on whether cardiovascular incidents in sports can be prevented through pre-sports medical evaluations. What advice can primary care professionals offer individuals engaging in […]
Normal Vitamin B12 Levels May Still Be Too Low for Brain Health
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Could A Common Pregnancy Disorder Help Explain Rising ADHD Cases?
While scientists and health experts scramble to find answers for the rising number of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) cases, a recent study offers clues from an unexpected direction. Researchers now reveal that gestational diabetes, a health issue during pregnancy that is on the rise globally may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Gestational diabetes, […]
Canada Aims to Lure US Doctors North Amid Trump Turmoil
John Philpott has helped physicians move between the United States and Canada for nearly three decades, mostly arranging for Canadian doctors to emigrate to the US for training or jobs. Now, his phone is ringing off the hook from US physicians looking to move north, said the CEO of CanAM Physician Recruiting. Philpott said he’s […]
Vitamin D Slows Disease Activity in Early-Stage Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, progressive condition that targets the central nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord. Scientists are not entirely sure what triggers this response, but both genetic and environmental factors appear to play a role.1 One consistent finding is the link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk […]
This Common Supplement Could Impact How Your Medicines Work
If you are someone taking a cinnamon supplement for its health perks, you might want to think twice. New research suggests it might be time to go back to getting nutrients from your plate, not a pill. Researchers now found that a compound in cinnamon supplements could interfere with how your body processes medications, something […]
Is It a Cardio Issue or Pulmonary? How to Differentiate
For primary care physicians, symptoms of both often overlap, making a correct diagnosis a challenge. Medscape Medical News
Essential Oils for Arthritis Relief
Arthritis doesn’t have to define your days. If you’re living with stiff, painful joints, there’s hope beyond prescriptions and over-the-counter creams. You can take charge of your wellness starting today with tools from nature that work alongside your regular care. Essential oils, concentrated plant extracts with powerful anti-inflammatory properties, offer welcome relief. In just a […]
Got Memory Issues? Here’s How To Tell If It’s Dementia Or Just Aging
Who has not forgotten a name, occasionally misplaced things, or stumbled over the right word during a conversation? However, with growing awareness about dementia, these occasional memory lapses often leave people wondering if it could be an early sign of dementia. As people get older, you might notice that it takes a little longer to […]
FDA Approves New Monoclonal Antibody for Myasthenia Gravis
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved nipocalimab-aahu (Imaavy, Johnson & Johnson) for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older, the company announced in a statement. The drug is the “first and only” human Fc receptor (FcRn)-blocking monoclonal antibody approved by the FDA […]