News Briefs: Excessive Drinking & DNA; Diabetes Guidelines for Older Adults; Inadequate Sleep & Dehydration
Excessive Drinking May Change DNA Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change,…
Author: American Council on Exercise
Ask the Doctor: Mick Jagger’s Heart; Enlarged Prostate; Ketamine for Depression
Q: I read that Mick Jagger had a heart-valve replacement called TAVR. What is that?…
Should You Go Gluten-Free?
Gluten-free labels are everywhere—on eggs, vitamin bottles, sauces, crackers, bagels, and even gum. A 2018…
Ask the Doctor: Target Heart Rate for Exercise; Alternative Milk Options
Q: How do I determine my target heart rate for exercise? A: To calculate your…
Interventional Radiology Takes a Swing at Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow isn’t limited to the courts; it’s a common condition that can affect a…
Fitness & Nutrition News Briefs: Arterial Aging; Exercise for Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Train for a Marathon to Reverse Arterial Aging New runners who completed their first marathon…
Merck Receives Positive EU CHMP Opinion for ZERBAXA® 3g Dose (ceftolozane and tazobactam) for the Treatment of Adults with Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP), Including Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…
Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Combination with Chemotherapy Met Primary Endpoint of Pathological Complete Response (pCR) in Pivotal Phase 3 KEYNOTE-522 Trial in Patients with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KEYTRUDA is the First Anti-PD-1 Therapy to Demonstrate a Statistically Significant…
European Medicines Agency Adopts Positive Opinion for Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Combination with Inlyta® (axitinib) as First-Line Treatment for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Opinion Granted Based on Significant Overall Survival Benefit for KEYTRUDA in…
Health groups appeal decision on Trump administration Obamacare alternatives – Washington Examiner
Health groups appeal decision on Trump administration Obamacare alternatives Washington Examiner Seven medical groups have appealed…
Oklahoma Legislature forms Medicaid expansion, health care working group – Oklahoman.com
Oklahoma Legislature forms Medicaid expansion, health care working group Oklahoman.com Leaders of Oklahoma’s House and Senate…
Sanders takes swipe at Harris health care proposal | TheHill – The Hill
Sanders takes swipe at Harris health care proposal | TheHill The Hill Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.)…
Growing Trend for Alternative Health Treatment Boosted Growth in Steam Cell Therapy – Herald Space
Growing Trend for Alternative Health Treatment Boosted Growth in Steam Cell Therapy Herald Space Stem cell…
What Your Bloodwork Can Reveal About Your Health
Your blood works incredibly hard, transporting vital oxygen and a range of essential substances around…
Research Round-Up: Sugar-Sweetened Drinks & Mortality Risk; Organic Foods; Walnuts & Breast Cancer
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Increase Mortality Risk Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is linked to greater risk of…
Choose Chia!
The Folklore. Widely known for its role as the quirky sprout of Chia Pet fame,…
What is CBD Oil…
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating extract from the Cannabis sativa family of plants (which includes…
A Guide to Safer Grilling
There are few things better than grilling your food outside during flip-flop season. But along…
“Grillables”
Nothing brings the taste of summer more than firing up the grill for a meal….
Eating to Prevent Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, the lifetime risk of cancer in the United States…
Sources of Vitamin E (and How to Make Sure Your Body Can Use It)
Vitamin E is an antioxidant essential for the nervous, cardiovascular, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and other systems…
Spotlight on Supplements: St. John’s Wort
John’s wort (SJW) is a widely-known, non-prescription dietary supplement with use dating back to ancient…
Ask the EN Experts: Diet & Seasonal Allergies; Benefits of Lime
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the bees are buzzing…yes, it is summer…
Merck Announces Presentation of Phase 2b Results for Investigational HIV-1 Therapy Islatravir (MK-8591) at IAS 2019
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. New Findings from Study Evaluating Islatravir in Combination with Doravirine versus…
Merck Announces Fourth-Quarter 2019 Dividend
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…
Merck Presents Early Evidence on Extended Delivery of Investigational Anti-HIV-1 Agent Islatravir (MK-8591) via Subdermal Implant
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Phase 1 Data Presented Today at IAS 2019 KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck…
Merck and Eisai Receive Third Breakthrough Therapy Designation from FDA for KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) plus LENVIMA® (lenvatinib) Combination Treatment
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. & WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. Designation Granted for Potential First-Line Treatment of…
Reiki offers alternative therapies to treat pain – Sentinel & Enterprise
Reiki offers alternative therapies to treat pain Sentinel & Enterprise LUNENBURG — Reiki is a Japanese…
Sure Petcare Launches SureFeed® Microchip Pet Feeder Connect
Dateline City: MADISON, N.J. New Connected Feeder Helps Pet Owners Monitor and Understand Eating Behavior…
Federal judge upholds a Trump short-term health insurance alternative to ‘Obamacare’ – Business Insider
Federal judge upholds a Trump short-term health insurance alternative to ‘Obamacare’ Business Insider Judge upholds a…
Letter: Republicans do not have an alternative health care plan – INFORUM
Letter: Republicans do not have an alternative health care plan INFORUM Recently, Sen. Kevin Cramer was…
Judge upholds a Trump admin alternative to Obamacare – CNN
Judge upholds a Trump admin alternative to Obamacare CNN The Trump administration has the authority to…
CMS Proposes Alternative Payment Models for Chronic Kidney Disease – Xtelligent Healthcare Media
CMS Proposes Alternative Payment Models for Chronic Kidney Disease Xtelligent Healthcare Media CMS proposes value-based, alternative…
FDA Approves Merck’s RECARBRIO™ (imipenem, cilastatin, and relebactam) For the Treatment of Adults with Complicated Urinary Tract and Complicated Intra-Abdominal Bacterial Infections Where Limited or No Alternative Treatment Options Are Available
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States…
Medicare for all: A voter’s cheat sheet | TheHill – The Hill
Medicare for all: A voter’s cheat sheet | TheHill The Hill The discussion of “Medicare for…
Hope Wellness offers affordable alternative to healthcare | Mg Pride 2019 – The Beverly Review
Hope Wellness offers affordable alternative to healthcare | Mg Pride 2019 The Beverly Review With health-care…
Medical marijuana doesn’t seem to reduce opioid misuse, study finds – ModernHealthcare.com
Medical marijuana doesn’t seem to reduce opioid misuse, study finds ModernHealthcare.com A new study finds medical…
Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Include Memory, Language Difficulties
Many people fear that everyday acts of forgetfulness, such as not remembering where you put…
5 Blood Pressure Risk Factors You Can Modify
Often, high blood pressure is a byproduct of an unhealthy lifestyle or other modifiable factors….
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms Can Range Far Beyond Fatigue
Vitamin B12 is best known—and most promoted—as a cure for fatigue, but this vitamin is…
Top 11 Selenium Foods: Boost Your Intake of This Essential Nutrient
It’s important to make sure your diet contains sufficient amounts of the selenium, an important…
Yoga for Sleep Improvement
Exercise can be useful for normalizing sleep patterns. Exercise not only burns calories and body…
Joe Biden unveils his alternative to ‘Medicare for all’ – Los Angeles Times
Joe Biden unveils his alternative to ‘Medicare for all’ Los Angeles Times Biden confronts rivals’ Medicare…
Obamacare Alternative Gets New Shot With Labor Chief Acosta Out – Bloomberg Law
Obamacare Alternative Gets New Shot With Labor Chief Acosta Out Bloomberg Law A powerful coalition of…
This Market-Based Health Insurance Alternative Has Increased 600 Percent Since Obamacare – The Federalist
This Market-Based Health Insurance Alternative Has Increased 600 Percent Since Obamacare The Federalist For nine years,…
Source: WR Bryant applies for reinstatement – KGO-TV
Source: WR Bryant applies for reinstatement KGO-TV WR Martavis Bryant has formally applied to the NFL…
Signs of Depression Relapse and How to Prevent Them
One of the most important, yet most neglected, aspects of depression treatment is preventing depression…
Arthritis: Making the Diagnosis
Once your medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests have been evaluated, your medical provider…
Is Ice Cream Bad for You?
It happened just like that. You sat on the couch, spoon in hand, to enjoy…
Survey: Why Patients With Psoriasis Turn to Complementary and Alternative Medicines – AJMC.com Managed Markets Network
Survey: Why Patients With Psoriasis Turn to Complementary and Alternative Medicines AJMC.com Managed Markets Network Patients…