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health5 days ago•8 min saved

New ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines push early prevention and broader testing

The ACC/AHA's updated cholesterol guidelines urge starting prevention early, expand testing beyond traditional cholesterol (including Lp(a) and ApoB) and use risk tools like CAC scanning to tailor treatment. They emphasize lifestyle first—plant-based, whole foods, limited ultra-processed foods, regular exercise, stress management, and adequate sleep—with routine cholesterol checks for adults 19+ and childhood screening for those with family history. While lifestyle changes are central, medications such as statins may be necessary for some, and supplements are not a reliable shortcut. Prevention is a lifelong commitment.

via The Times of India|

#apob #cholesterol #guidelines

health22 days ago•12 min saved

Statins Demystified: Benefits, Risks, and Updated Guidelines

A health feature examines how social media myths about statins skew public perception, while evidence shows statins safely lower LDL and reduce heart attack and stroke risk. It notes online misinformation and under-treatment of women, and highlights the latest AHA/ACC guidelines calling for earlier cholesterol testing (starting around age 30) and shared decision-making. New tests like lipoprotein(a) and apoB, plus possible coronary calcium scans, help tailor treatment. While lifestyle changes remain important, statins can be lifesaving for many patients, with doctors adjusting therapy to individual risk.

via Women's Health|

#cardiovascular-disease #cholesterol #guidelines

health23 days ago•7 min saved

WHO Unveils First Comprehensive Care Guidelines for Filovirus Diseases (Ebola and Marburg)

The World Health Organization published its first comprehensive clinical management guidelines for filovirus diseases (Ebola and Marburg), outlining 16 evidence-based recommendations that stress early supportive care, dehydration and shock management, timely antibiotics for bacterial co-infections, and structured after-care to improve survival and outbreak readiness, including contexts like the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the DRC.

via World Health Organization (WHO)|

#ebola #filovirus #guidelines

health27 days ago•19 min saved

Updated Cholesterol Guidelines Meet Halachic Health Ethics

The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association issued new cholesterol guidelines: start screening earlier, add a one-time Lp(a) test, use a smarter PREVENT risk calculator, lower LDL targets (below 100 for healthy, under 70 for medium risk, under 55 for high risk), and expand treatment options with newer meds alongside lifestyle changes. The piece also links health stewardship to Jewish law, outlining six mitzvot that emphasize protecting life and well-being and urging individual doctor-guided plans.

via VINnews|

#cholesterol #guidelines #halacha

health1 month ago•14 min saved

OB-GYN group issues vaccine guidance diverging from federal guidelines

An obstetrics/gynecology organization has issued vaccine recommendations that diverge from U.S. government guidelines, potentially affecting how clinicians counsel patients about vaccinations during pregnancy and in general, and prompting questions about which guidance should take precedence for patient care.

via AP News|

#cdc #guidelines #health

medicine1 month ago•3 min saved

2026 Guideline Unifies CKM Syndrome Care Across Specialties

The 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN guideline replaces the 2013 obesity guideline with a living, interdisciplinary framework for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, emphasizing early risk detection (PREVENT equations), CKM staging, and routine metabolic and kidney health assessment across cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, and primary care, with extensive clinician resources and supporting materials.

via professional.heart.org|

#cardiovascular #guidelines #kidney

health1 month ago•17 min saved

Independent release flags drinking risks from a government-commissioned study

A government-commissioned study on the risks of drinking was released independently, revealing findings that were not reflected in the United States’ official drinking guidelines.

via AP News|

#alcohol #drinking #guidelines

health1 month ago•3 min saved

New study urges a universal one-drink-per-day limit for adults

An international team reviewing 56 studies concludes that adults should limit to no more than one drink per day, providing a quantified target that differs from U.S. guidelines. Using U.S. mortality data, they report lifetime risk of alcohol-related death rises above 1 in 1,000 after about 6.5 drinks/week for men and 7 drinks/week for women, and reaches 1 in 25 at 14 drinks/week. Daily drinking is linked to higher risks of liver cirrhosis, several cancers and injuries, though it may lower some cardiovascular risks; overall, harms outweigh any heart benefits. The findings are not government policy, and public health recommendations remain varied, with some organizations still advocating stricter limits or avoidance for cancer prevention.

via NBC News|

#alcohol #guidelines #health

health1 month ago•11 min saved

Kennedy pushes deprescribing study as SSRIs withdrawal stories surge

Health Secretary Kennedy’s push to study and draft guidelines for deprescribing SSRIs follows widespread withdrawal stories, with experts advocating hyperbolic tapering to account for drug half-lives; clinicians warn against undermining necessary treatment, while patient experiences highlight the long, challenging process of stopping antidepressants.

via The Washington Post|

#deprescribing #guidelines #health

technology2 months ago•8 min saved

RPCS3 Tightens AI-Generated Code Rules to Block 'Slop'

RPCS3, the open-source PS3 emulator, updated its contribution guidelines to permit AI-assisted research but require full human ownership and disclosure for any AI-generated code in pull requests; untested AI-generated code may be closed or banned, with repeated violations leading to bans, as maintainers urge contributors to learn debugging and coding themselves rather than submitting 'AI slop'.

via Time Extension|

#ai #emulation #guidelines

health2 months ago•265 min saved

Aspirin’s Decline in Heart Prevention: Who Still Benefits?

New data show daily baby aspirin use for preventing cardiovascular disease has fallen from 7.2% to 3.2% since 2018 as guidelines shifted to emphasize bleeding risks; aspirin is no longer broadly recommended for primary prevention in most adults, with the strongest benefit only for those who’ve already had a heart attack, stroke, or requiring a stent, and decisions should be individualized with a clinician alongside continued risk-factor management.

via AOL.com|

#baby-aspirin #bleeding-risk #guidelines

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Baby Aspirin Use for Heart Prevention Drops Significantly as Guidelines Tighten

A Epic Research analysis of about 279 million primary-care visits (2015–2025) shows daily low-dose aspirin use for preventing cardiovascular disease has roughly halved, dropping from about 7% in 2018 to 3% by 2025; guideline changes over the past decade discourage aspirin for primary prevention in favor of managing risk factors like cholesterol and blood pressure, while aspirin may still help for people who have already had a heart attack, stroke, or a stent, after individualized risk assessment.

via Women's Health|

#aspirin #epic-research #guidelines

health3 months ago•180 min saved

Study prompts rethinking lifelong beta-blocker therapy after heart attack

A South Korean NEJM study found that among stable, low-risk heart-attack survivors, stopping beta-blockers after one year was as safe as continuing them for years: 58 events (7.2%) vs 74 (9%), deaths 2.4% vs 3.4%, recurrent heart attack 2.3% vs 2.6%, and heart-failure hospitalizations about 2% in both groups, with modest increases in BP/HR but SBP kept under 130. The results—alongside evolving guidelines—suggest lifelong beta-blockers may not be necessary for all, supporting shared decision-making and potential cost savings, though not all patients are candidates and further data are needed.

via CNN|

#beta-blockers #de-escalation #guidelines

health3 months ago•6 min saved

Endometriosis: New guidelines push symptom-based, earlier diagnosis Across Specialties

ACOG’s updated endometriosis guidance allows clinicians to diagnose and start treatment based on symptoms and exam (no mandatory surgical confirmation), with transvaginal ultrasound as first-line imaging and MRI for later characterization. The recommendations apply to adolescents as well as adults and urge cross-specialty recognition (pediatrics, gastroenterology, urology, internal medicine) to shorten the historically long diagnostic timeline. The shift aims to move care earlier, reduce disease progression and infertility impact, and address systemic barriers highlighted by patient stories like Leah Chapman, who faced years of pain, multiple IVF cycles, and advocacy efforts to improve access and awareness.

via statnews.com|

#advocacy #cross-specialty-care #diagnosis

health-and-medicine3 months ago•5 min saved

Consistency Is King in Strength Training

New ACSM guidelines say any amount of resistance training boosts strength, muscle, and function, with the biggest gains from choosing a routine you can maintain long-term; emphasize all major muscle groups at least twice weekly, and you can achieve results with bands, bodyweight, or a home workout—gym access isn’t required.

via ScienceDaily|

#consistency #guidelines #health-and-medicine