Most People Aren't Aware Of Genetic Risk For Dangerously High Cholesterol

Most folks with genetics that put them at risk for high cholesterol and early heart disease aren’t aware of their danger, a new study says.

Nearly 90% of people carrying genetics that cause dangerously high cholesterol — an inherited condition called familial hypercholesterolemia — were not aware of their risk, researcher...

Popularity of Psilocybin, Psychedelics Hasn't Increased ER Visits

Increased use of hallucinogens like psilocybin hasn’t created an increase in ER visits or hospitalizations for bad trips, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open.

“In fact, after a small rise through early 2020, admissions declined through 2023, with no correlation to decriminalization policies,” senio...

Three Times As Many Lung Cancer Deaths Could Be Prevented With One Simple Step

Three times as many lung cancer deaths could be prevented if everyone eligible for screening got a chest CT scan, a new study says.

Only about 1 in 5 U.S. adults eligible for lung cancer screening received it in 2024, researchers reported Nov. 19 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Increasing screening to 100...

Compensation Claims More Frequently Rejected For Families Of Black Murder Victims

Grieving families of Black murder victims are more likely to be denied their claims for victim compensation, a new study reports.

These families are more likely to file for victim compensation following their loss, but face disproportionately high denial rates, researchers recently reported in the journal Race and Justice.

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Common Health Problems Of Old Age Pose More Danger Following Major Surgery, Experts Say

Common health problems of old age — dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls — can become catastrophic if they occur following a major surgery, a new study reports.

Seniors who suffer these issues while recovering from surgery are more likely to die within a year, and will require more time in hospitals or nursing facilitie...

Obesity No Barrier For Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Study Finds

Obesity shouldn’t be considered a barrier for a patient who needs shoulder replacement surgery, a new study argues.

In some places, doctors have been denying joint replacement surgery to people with a high body-mass index, due to concerns over their ability to recover from the procedure, researchers said in background notes.

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