Default 90-day statin prescriptions reduce pharmacy visits and close care gaps
Source: Medical Xpress
With a simple click, doctors can potentially save lives and reduce heart attack and stroke risks for thousands of patients by helping them have their statins on hand. Researchers "nudged" doctors toward this through a default change in the electronic health record that made prescribing a 90-day supply of the medication the default option instead of actively choosing a 30-day supply.
Unhealthy metabolic profile sharply increases risk of breast cancer return and subsequent death among survivors: Study
Source: Medical Xpress
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) and published in The Journal of Internal Medicine shows that, in survivors of breast cancer, having an unhealthy metabolic profile or so-called metabolic syndrome increases the risk of breast cancer recurrence by 69%, and subsequent breast cancer mortality by 83%.
How to Treat Spring Allergies: A Graduated Approach
Source: Medical Xpress
Spring brings warmer weather, but for allergy sufferers, it also means sneezing, wheezing and itchy eyes. Instead of enjoying the season, you may be battling congestion and brain fog. So, what can you do to manage your spring allergy symptoms?
Walking Can Save Cancer Survivors From Heart-Related Death
Source: HealthDay
Female cancer survivors who walk and exercise more have a lower risk of dying from heart disease, a new study suggests. One hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity reduced women’s risk of death from any cause by 40% and risk of death due to heart disease by 60%, results show.
What Cancer Screenings Do You Need? A Quick Guide
Source: Medical Xpress
Cancer screenings can save lives by detecting cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
