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Obesity amplifies harmful effects of alcohol on the liver
“Clinicians should consider the presence of overweight and obesity when they discuss defining safe alcohol levels for their patients,” said Dr....
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Osteoporosis linked to increased risk of hearing loss
Moderate to severe hearing loss was independently associated with osteoporosis, vertebral fracture in the large, longitudinal Nurses’ Health Study...
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Any bone break increases risk for subsequent fracture in older women
Although most guidelines warn of subsequent fracture risk after hip and spine fractures, the increased risk is seen in a multitude of other bone...
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Acella recalls NP Thyroid lots found to have reduced potency
The voluntary recall of the desiccated thyroid product is the third in a year due to potency issues.
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Transgender hormone therapy linked to blood pressure changes
BP elevations in transgender males and a subset of transgender females are seen before and soon after gender-affirming hormone therapy initiation...
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Don’t screen for vitamin D in general population, says USPSTF
There is insufficient evidence that screening for vitamin D deficiency among the asymptomatic general population is of any benefit, concludes an...
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Pregnancy after pioneering treatment for early menopause
"Although [the means] are considered experimental, we demonstrated the restoration of ovarian function in early menopausal women who adopted whole...
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Cardiovascular risks elevated in transgender youth
A multicenter study shows increased risk for some cardiovascular and metabolic outcomes. The causes are not well understood.
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Combo thyroid hormones as good as levothyroxine for hypothyroidism
In a randomized, double-blind study of three common approaches to hypothyroidism, no significant differences in symptoms were reported.
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1 in 3 on levothyroxine take meds that interfere with thyroid tests
Around a third of older patients taking levothyroxine are prescribed other drugs that can interfere with thyroid function tests, shows the first...
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Sun exposure linked to reduced pediatric MS risk
Children should spend at least 30 minutes outdoors in the sun every day, while using adequate sun protection.
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Erythropoietin falls short of neuroprotection in optic neuritis
“EPO conveyed neither functional nor structural neuroprotection in the visual pathways after optic neuritis as a clinically isolated syndrome.”