Salt Substitution May Reduce Recurrent Stroke and Death   Recently updated !

A prespecified subgroup analysis of a Chinese randomized clinical trial suggested that salt substitution significantly reduced the risks of stroke recurrence and death. The analysis included 15 249 patients with stroke (mean age, 64.1 years; female 45.9%; male 54.1%) from an open-label, cluster randomized clinical trial. Patients were assigned to […]


CBT-Based Programs for IBS

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective in managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by addressing the connection between the gut and the brain. Following are some available programs: Mahana IBS (FDA-Approved): A clinically validated, prescription 3-month digital therapy program designed to reduce the severity of IBS symptoms. […]


Online Programs for Anxiety Disorders

MindShift CBT (Free) – A mobile app based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, helping users manage anxiety with guided exercises. https://www.anxietycanada.com/ CBT-i Coach (Free) – Designed for those struggling with anxiety-related insomnia, based on the therapy manual, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Veterans. https://mobile.va.gov/ This Way Up (Low-cost, some […]


Diet-Wide Prospective Study on Diet and Colorectal Cancer

A UK prospective study on diet and colorectal cancer found a marked positive association for alcohol, and a strong inverse association for calcium. The study examined associations of 97 dietary factors with colorectal cancer risk in 542,778 participants with 12,251 incident cases over 16.6 years, and conducted a targeted genetic […]


Mediterranean Diet May Slow Atherosclerosis Progression and Prevent CHD

A Spanish secondary prevention study suggested that Mediterranean diet might reduce neutrophil levels and slow the progression of atherosclerosis and was superior to a low-fat diet in preventing major events of coronary heart disease (CHD). A total of 1002 CHD patients were randomly assigned to follow either a low-fat diet […]


2024 Strategies and Criteria for the Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis

Top 10 key takeaway points of the report of the American College of Cardiology Solution Set Oversight Committee for the diagnosis and management of myocarditis: 1. Be aware of the 3 classic presentations of myocarditis: chest pain, heart failure/shock, and/or symptoms related to arrhythmia (eg, presyncope or syncope), especially in […]


Irregular Sleep Linked to Higher CVD Risk

A UK device-based prospective study suggested that irregular sleep was associated with higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), regardless of whether individuals met sleep duration recommendations or not. The study included 72 269 individuals aged 40–79 years and followed for 7.8 years, without a previous history of MACE and […]


Early-Life Sugar Restriction Protective on T2D and High Blood Pressure

A study comparing UK adults conceived just before or after sugar rationing ended found that early-life sugar rationing reduced risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and high blood pressure (HBP). The sugar rationing ended in September 1953 restricted sugar intake to levels within current dietary guidelines, but consumption nearly doubled […]