This daily med can prevent HIV
Some 1.2 million Americans are at high risk for HIV and could benefit from taking a daily pill called Truvada. Doctors call the treatment “pre-exposure…
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Here’s why reducing your top blood pressure number matters … a lot
Individuals with systolic blood pressure at the 140 mm Hg level are usually satisfied by that number. They may be more concerned about the risks of…
One-minute miracle workout
The good news is: You can get the benefits of cardiovascular and aerobic exercise in just 60 minutes a week. Here’s how to do it. You exercise intensely…
Oregon legalizes pot; It’s a battle in California
Health in the News Oregon easily legalizes pot; It’s a battle in California Oregon is the third American state to legalize recreational marijuana sales,…
Expensive new drugs lower LDL when statins don’t
These new drugs dramatically lower LDL cholesterol, the bad kind, when statins don’t. For now, Praluent (approved by the FDA last July) and Repatha…
Diseases point up value of immunization
the value of immunization When a child or adult recovers from a viral illness, such as chickenpox, some of the viruses lie dormant in the body only to…
For better health, stand up and move around
For better health: Get up, stand up, move around Researchers are studying the negative effects of sitting for extended time periods, both at the office…