Statins Overprescribed for Primary Prevention
Taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, or statins, as a preventive measure can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. A study by the University of Zurich now shows that this measure…
Anabolic Steroids Linked to Higher Rates of Premature Death in Men
Men who use androgenic anabolic steroids—such as testosterone—may face a higher risk of early death and of experiencing more hospital admissions, according to a new Journal of Internal…
Hypnotherapy could help relieve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
Gut-directed hypnotherapy delivered by psychologists appears as effective in group or individual sessions, potentially offering a new treatment option for irritable bowel syndrome in primary and secondary care
Gene Testing Doesn’t Add Much Information for Antidepressant or Antipsychotic Prescribing
Pharmacogenetic tests are marketed as an aid to psychiatrists in selecting the antidepressant or antipsychotic medication that will work best in individual patients, based on their genetic makeup….
As Vaping Increased in Popularity, Use of Cigarettes Declined
The study, which looked at the relationship between vaping and smoking among youth and young adults between 2013 and 2017, was published in the journal Tobacco Control.