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All articles tagged with #preventive medicine

health6 days ago•15 min saved

Semen analysis as a routine health check for men sparks hype and skepticism

The piece explores the idea that routine semen analysis could serve as a broad biomarker for men’s health—potentially a “new Pap smear” that flags risks for metabolic, cardiovascular, and cancer conditions. Startups are offering mail-in and at-home testing to tap a growing market, while medical experts caution that there is insufficient evidence that broad semen screening improves health outcomes, and warn of logistical, ethical, and equity concerns and possible overdiagnosis.

via statnews.com|

#biomarker #fertility #health

technology11 days ago•6 min saved

Shingles Vaccine May Slow Ageing, Early Data Suggest

Emerging data suggest that a course of the shingles vaccine may slow ageing, reducing age-related health decline by about 20% across multiple countries and potentially lowering dementia risk.

via The Economist|

#ageing #dementia #healthspan

health1 month ago•2 min saved

Vaccine Shows Promise in Slowing or Preventing Dementia

Research indicates that the shingles vaccine may slow or prevent the progression of dementia and reduce the risk of developing it, showing potential both as a preventive and therapeutic measure, especially among women, based on a study of over 300,000 health records in Wales.

via Yahoo|

#alzheimers #cognitive-decline #dementia

health2 months ago•3 min saved

Many Heart Attacks Go Undetected by Standard Screenings

New research indicates that current screening tools like the ASCVD and PREVENT scores may miss nearly half of heart attack cases, especially in individuals classified as low or borderline risk, highlighting the need for improved, personalized risk assessment methods to better prevent heart attacks.

via ScienceAlert|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #heart-attack

health3 months ago•85 min saved

Urgent Warning: Prevent Heart Disease

The article discusses skepticism around current heart disease prevention practices, highlighting issues with reliance on proxy indicators like LDL-C instead of direct measures like ApoB, questioning the effectiveness and motivations behind widespread statin use, and emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes and better diagnostic tools for truly assessing and reducing cardiovascular risk.

via Hacker News|

#apob #cholesterol #health

health3 months ago•5 min saved

Preventing the 'Health Cliff' at 75: 5 Key Strategies

Longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia explains that most people experience a sharp decline in health around age 75, but this can be mitigated through strategies like regular exercise, tracking fitness metrics such as VO₂ max, maintaining muscle mass, and focusing on emotional health and social connections to extend healthspan and improve quality of life in later years.

via AOL.com|

#aging #exercise #health

health4 months ago•3 min saved

Large Study Finds Shingles Vaccine Offers Significant Health Benefits

A large study suggests that the shingles vaccine not only prevents shingles but also significantly reduces the risk of vascular dementia, heart attacks, strokes, blood clots, and death in adults over 50, indicating potential broader health benefits.

via AOL.com|

#cardiovascular-risk #health #preventive-medicine

health-and-wellness4 months ago•10 min saved

Dr. Attia's Simple Daily Hack for Longevity and Happiness

Dr. Peter Attia emphasizes that enjoying a longer, healthier life requires rigorous training and preventive measures, including intense exercise, advanced diagnostics, and emotional health practices, to delay the decline associated with aging and improve quality of life in old age.

via CBS News|

#aging #dr-attia #exercise

health-and-wellness4 months ago•8 min saved

Longevity Secrets: Dr. Peter Attia's Simple Hack for a Longer, Healthier Life

Dr. Peter Attia, a longevity expert, advocates for a proactive, prevention-focused approach called 'Medicine 3.0' to help people extend their healthy years, emphasizing exercise, diet, advanced diagnostics, and emotional health to prepare for the final decades of life, with some billionaires paying significant sums for personalized programs.

via CBS News|

#aging #dr-peter-attia #exercise

health4 months ago•2 min saved

Innovative Cancer Vaccine Shows Promising Long-Term Prevention in Mice

A new nanoparticle-based cancer vaccine shows promising results in mice, preventing multiple tumor types with up to 88% efficacy over 250 days, though human applicability remains to be tested.

via ScienceAlert|

#cancer-vaccine #health #immunotherapy

health4 months ago•5 min saved

Cardiologists' Secret Drug for Staying Healthy

Many healthy cardiologists and physicians are taking statins proactively to reduce long-term cardiovascular risk, even without high cholesterol levels, based on the concept of 'LDL years' and overall risk factors. While statins are generally safe and supported by extensive research, their use should be personalized, considering individual risk profiles and lifestyle factors.

via Men's Health|

#cardiology #cholesterol #health

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Aspirin Significantly Reduces Recurrence of Colorectal Cancer

A study shows that a low daily dose of aspirin can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer returning after surgery, especially in patients with specific genetic mutations, highlighting the potential for genetic testing to guide preventive treatment.

via The Guardian|

#aspirin #cancer-recurrence #colorectal-cancer

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Dr. Roach Explains How Statins Reduce Cholesterol Risks

The article explains that the benefit of statins in reducing heart disease risk varies based on an individual's absolute risk factors, with typical relative risk reductions around 20%. For people with low baseline risk, the absolute benefit is small, making the decision to use statins more personal and dependent on individual risk assessment and preferences.

via The Detroit News|

#absolute-risk-reduction #cardiovascular-risk #cholesterol

health7 months ago•34 min saved

Top Tips and Foods to Reverse Biological Age and Age Gracefully

Super agers are individuals over 80 who remain free of chronic diseases, and research suggests that lifestyle, immune system health, and early detection through biomarkers are key factors in achieving such longevity, rather than genetics alone. Advances in medical science now enable better prevention and personalized health strategies, but societal and systemic changes are needed to make these accessible to all.

via WBUR|

#biomarkers #health #healthy-aging

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Men who walk daily can cut early death risk by 70%

Walking at least 7,000 steps daily can reduce men's risk of early death by up to 70%, with studies showing significant health benefits from moderate activity, including improved heart health, weight control, mood enhancement, and stronger bones. Simple strategies like short walks, stair climbing, and social walking can help achieve these goals.

via Times of India|

#health #longevity #mens-health