Do statins (a class of cholesterol lowering medication) really cause muscle pain? This discussion has been going on for decades. The Mayo Clinic even has a statin intolerance clinic run by San Antonio native, Dr. Steven Kopecky. The longstanding statistic…
I keep a list of the benefits of Covid 19. So far, I only have two. The first is the widespread adoption of telemedicine. This helps to keep physicians and patients connected without them having to be in the same…
“I don’t have any drug as good as exercise,” I am fond of saying. This study, published in JAMA, ties lower mortality to vigorous exercise. What is vigorous exercise? Examples of Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity Exercise experts measure activity…
Nature versus Nurture: Even though people may have inherited genes that confer an increased risk of cardiovascular disease that doesn’t mean that there isn’t something that they can do about it. Not smoking, maintaining a normal weight, exercise and healthy eating…
Anthony L. Komaroff, MD reviewing Li Y et al. BMJ 2020 Jan 8 A long-term analysis suggests that adopting such a lifestyle at midlife might add as long as 10 years of disease-free life. Virtually everyone knows that a healthful lifestyle — never smoking,…
Information for 2017-2018 Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as…
David A. Sleet, David J. Ederer, Michael F. Ballesteros According to the World Health Organization (WHO), injuries are among the leading causes of death and disability in the world, and they are the leading cause of preventable death in travelers.…
We all want to protect our older family members and help them stay safe, secure, and independent. Knowing how to reduce the risk of falling, a leading cause of injury, is a step toward this goal. The Reality Each year,…
Roger S. Nasci, Robert A. Wirtz, William G. Brogdon Vaccines or chemoprophylactic drugs are available to protect against some vectorborne diseases such as yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and malaria; however, travel health practitioners should advise travelers to use repellents and…
