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J. Antonio G. Lopez, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA, FASPC
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Preventive Cardiologist and Lipidologist *The postings on this site are my own and do not represent Amgen’s positions, strategies, or opinions.*
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These creative activities may help slow down brain aging
A tango might be more than a ballroom dance when it comes to the aging brain.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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New limits on medical and nursing school loans worry health educators : Shots - Health News

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New limits on school loans could narrow physician and nurse pipeline, educators warn
Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other health professions.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Cases of norovirus are on the rise just in time for the holiday season

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Cases of norovirus are on the rise just in time for the holiday season
Make sure you wash your hands well before digging in this Thanksgiving; norovirus, known for causing unpleasant stomach symptoms, is on the rise.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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She Was Born Without an Immune System. Gene Therapy Saved Her Life.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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The science behind why holiday rituals can be so comforting
They make us feel less anxious and more connected. Here’s how to embrace them.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Excess Weight Linked to Increased Risk for Early-Onset Pancreatic Cancer
In this study, researchers evaluated the dose-response relationship between body mass index and the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by the age of 50 years.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say

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More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say
Cannabis use among young adults has reached historic levels, with nearly 18 million Americans using marijuana daily in 2022.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution
The Trump administration is seeking to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution, arguing that the Biden administration did not have authority to set the tighter standard on p...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Regular Bedtime Does Wonders for Blood Pressure
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November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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This rural hospital closed, putting lives at risk. Is it the start of a 'tidal wave'?
Glenn Medical Center in Willows closed Oct. 21 after losing "Critical Access" status. Many other California hospitals face similar threats.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Heart Failure Mortality Progress Lags CVD Declines in Diabetes
Cardiovascular mortality declined across 9 high-income nations, but heart failure mortality reductions lagged.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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More than 25,000 cases of whooping cough recorded this year, higher than pre-pandemic levels: CDC
More than 25,000 cases of whopping cough have been recorded in the U.S. so far this year, updated federal data shows.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Human brains have 5 distinct 'epochs' in a lifetime, study finds www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...
Human brains have 5 distinct 'epochs' in a lifetime, study finds
During each of these phases, our brains show markedly different characteristics in their architecture, according to the new findings.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Your butt shape may reveal hidden health risks
“Changes in gluteus maximus muscle shape can act as an early structural marker of metabolic decline," said Marjola Thanaj.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Here are 4 ways to cut back on salt
About 90 percent of Americans eat too much; here’s what experts advise to consume less
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November 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Why Autoimmune Diseases Rise Sharply After 50
Scientists are making progress in understanding and treating these disorders, which can go unrecognized for years.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Is it Cold, Flu or Covid? What to Know About Symptoms and Testing.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Health Issues in Middle Age Can Be Linked to Pregnancy Years Earlier
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November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Premature death among early, middle-aged Americans rose from 2012 to 2022
Mortality among Americans aged 18 to 64 years greatly rose from 2012 to 2022, according to a research letter in JAMA Health Forum.This increase was particularly high among Black adults. The researcher...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break
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November 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Here’s how a big meal can affect your heart
Eating a large meal high in saturated fats, calories and processed carbohydrates may increase the risk for certain health events such as a possible heart attack.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Study links obstructive sleep apnea to Parkinson’s disease
Researchers found veterans with the sleep disorder were nearly twice as likely to later develop Parkinson’s disease. But treatment with a CPAP machine could help.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn - KFF Health News
About 1 in 4 American adults got a covid vaccine shot during the 2024-25 virus season, a fraction health care experts warn could be smaller this year as millions wrestle with conflicting advice from t...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Surging in Some States
Public health and pediatric infectious disease experts weigh in on the uptick in cases
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November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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People with more muscle mass and less visceral fat have younger brains, study finds
Strength training can be protective against cognitive decline.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM