Category: Health News

Screening and Telephone-Based Intervention for Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Texas Clinics

Original Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-024-09240-5

Addressing Unhealthy Alcohol Use

Unhealthy alcohol use, such as binge drinking or alcohol use disorder (AUD), increases the risk of health problems like liver disease, heart disease, and cancer. Despite recommendations for routine screening and treatment, only … [Read More]

Gaps in Obesity Care: A Call for Better Education

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/knowledge-gaps-about-obesity-medicine-seen-primary-care-2024a1000k9c

Limited Knowledge Among Providers

A study at a Boston safety-net hospital revealed significant knowledge gaps in obesity care among primary care providers. Out of 96 surveyed, many lacked confidence in prescribing anti-obesity medications (AOMs), especially non-GLP-1 options. … [Read More]

Physical Activity and Dementia: Benefits of the “Weekend Warrior” in Mexico City

Original Articles: – https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/being-weekend-warrior-linked-lower-dementia-risk-2024a1000k28https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2024/09/26/bjsports-2024-108460

Rising Dementia Rates and Importance of Physical Activity

Dementia cases are expected to grow significantly worldwide, especially in Latin America, where the increase could reach 200%. Identifying ways to reduce dementia risk is crucial, and … [Read More]

Regular Cell Phone Use Linked to Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/regular-cell-phone-use-linked-higher-heart-disease-risk-2024a1000g52

Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk from Cell Phone Use

A recent study using data from the UK Biobank revealed that regular cell phone use—defined as making at least one call per week—is associated with a higher risk of … [Read More]

Looking Beyond Body Mass Index (BMI)

Original Article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/move-beyond-bmi-new-european-obesity-framework-advises-2024a1000cir

Recently, the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) suggested moving beyond Body Mass Index (BMI) alone when diagnosing and classifying obesity. Instead, it is proposed that an algorithm that incorporates BMI, as well as abdominal … [Read More]

FDA Drafts Guidelines to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials

Original Article: https://www.medtechdive.com/news/fda-draft-guidance-clinical-trial-diversity/720134/

Ensuring Inclusivity in Medical Research

We know that certain serious diseases such as type 2 diabetes disproportionately impact certain communities (e.g., Black American and Hispanic/Latino adults), including those also experiencing health disparities. However, due to concerns from … [Read More]