Low pulse could be a concern in an older endurance athlete
Dr. Keith Roach | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old male who is a…
‘Healthy’ supplements can increase heart attack and stroke risk, top US cardiologist warns
Another supplement that is gaining popularity for its benefits for the heart is CoQ10 supplements. These supplements claim…
Genetic study reveals unique mutations in Chinese patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a common genetic heart disorder, is often caused by mutations in sarcomere-related genes. While extensively…
Concentrated Exercise, Home BP Monitoring, & More
Welcome to Med Op-Ed, where we highlight recently published editorials. In this installment: New research challenges guidelines that…
Study identifies hundreds of genes, including novel ones, governing blood molecule levels
A new study, published today in Nature Genetics, created the largest genetic map of human metabolism, revealing new…
PCSK9i drugs are reasonable alternatives to statins
Dr. Keith Roach | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…
Woman is in dire need of blood pressure meds after a fall
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a…
Machine learning models can predict urgent care eeds for patients with non–small cell lung cancer
A new study published in JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics demonstrates that machine learning models incorporating patient-reported outcomes and…
Understanding the risk reduction of statins with cholesterol
Dr. Keith Roach | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider…
Japan’s ‘Tuna King’ opens first U.S. sushi bar in L.A.’s Koreatown
Sushi Zanmai Japan’s prolific sushi restaurateur known as the “Tuna King” has debuted his first restaurant in the…
After 40 Years, Heart Doctors Say Beta Blockers May Do More Harm Than Good
A groundbreaking international trial has found beta blockers don’t help most heart attack patients with preserved heart function,…