Taking Statins for Heart Disease Cuts Risk of Second Serious Event in Half, Yet Only Six Percent of Patients Are Following as Directed
A new study has found that patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease cut their risk of a second major adverse cardiovascular event by almost 50 percent, if they adhere…
Study: More Than One-Third of Patients Risking Major Bleeding By Doubling Up on Blood Thinners
A daily aspirin is a commonly used, generally safe therapy for people who need help preventing heart attacks or stroke.
Could Medical Marijuana Help Grandma and Grandpa with Their Ailments?
New Study Shows It May Be Safe and Effective for Symptoms of Chronic Disease
Aspirin to Prevent Colon Cancer Underutilized in High Risk Patients
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States and advanced colorectal polyps are a major risk factor. The U.S. Preventive Services…
The discovery of the endocannabinoid system: Centuries in the making
Recently, cannabis has experienced a resurgence of interest. Two countries—Uruguay and Canada—have legalized it. In the United States, 33 states and the District of Columbia now allow at…