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Does solitude equate to loneliness?
At all stages of life, we spend more time alone than ever before in history. Are we growing lonely?
When it comes to medical advice, is less always more?
To the general public, the trial-and-error process of science and medicine may erode confidence, but without it, we’d have no science and medicine at all.
Can an annual flu vaccine reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
A recent retrospective study suggests that flu vaccines reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease, but the study raises as many questions as it answers.
Reassuring new data on statin-induced Lp(a) elevation
Statin therapy is known to raise Lp(a) particle concentration in some patients, but how does this impact the overall effect of these medications on ASCVD risk?
Modern Vampirism: “Young Blood” Transfusions
Blood from young mice has rejuvenating effects on old mice, but it’s too early to translate these results into treatments for humans.
Muscle Mass and Cognitive Function
A recent narrative review hypothesizes a key role for myokine disruption caused by physical inactivity.
Confusion over results of a recent colonoscopy trial
A recently published NEJM paper appears to show that colonoscopy screenings do not reduce risk of colorectal cancer death. As is often the case, the results have been taken out of context and their implications grossly overestimated.
How horror may reduce anxiety and improve mental well-being
Could watching scary movies actually be good for your health?
The genetics of PCSK9i nonresponders
A recent case study shines light on why some individuals are resistant to PCSK9 inhibitors.
A “miracle pill” for hangover prevention?
A quick search for “hangover prevention” will send you down a rabbit hole of advice. While staying hydrated and not drinking too much are obvious solutions, there’s a new hangover pill called Myrkl that’s garnering much attention. In this article, you’ll find out exactly what is in these pills, whether they might actually work (or not), and potential downsides.