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Understanding Statin-Related Muscle Pain and Cardiovascular Benefits

A review of large-scale, randomized, double-blind trials of statin therapy suggested statins are responsible for only a small excess of muscle pain symptoms in patients taking these drugs.

Statins Plus Ezetimibe vs. Statins Alone

A comparison of rosuvastatin 10 mg/day plus ezetimibe (10 mg/day) to 20 mg/day of rosuvastatin alone showed non-inferiority in three-year major cardiovascular outcomes, with lower LDL cholesterol levels and fewer episodes of drug discontinuation or dose reductions in the combination therapy group.

Poor Cardiovascular Health a Predictor for Premature Brain Aging

Worse cardiovascular health at age 36 years can predict worse brain aging and associated cognitive problems later in life.

Epilepsy: The Hidden Side Effect of Bariatric Surgery

The benefits of weight loss procedures are numerous, but a recently published paper reveals a long-term side effect clinicians and patients should heed.

Whole Grains vs. Refined Grains: Preventing Early-Onset Heart Disease

Researchers found eating too many refined grains is like consuming an excess of sugar.

Keep on the Sunny Side: Timing Meals for Better Mental Health

Feelings of anxiety and depression can fluctuate depending on when one eats throughout the day.

Expert Panel Debunks Common Sleep-Related Myths

Authors identified and deconstructed 10 misconceptions parents hold about teenage nocturnal patterns.

Top Heart Medication Could Help Alcohol Use Disorder Patients

Spironolactone is known to block mineralocorticoid receptors, an action believed to reduce alcohol cravings.

Irregular Sleep Could Cause More Inflammation

Those who slept few hours per night exhibited troubling signs of improper immune system function in a small study.

CDC: U.S. Adult Obesity Rate Up Sharply

At least 35% of adults are obese in 19 states and two territories.