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Don’t be afraid of statins
Statins can help men lower their risk of heart attack and stroke, yet many resist them. Statins have been doing what they do — lowering cholesterol to help prevent cardiovascular disease — for more than three decades. Still, many people who could benefit from the drug don’t take it. “Statins have a role in men’s …
Adult acne: Understanding underlying causes and banishing breakouts – Harvard Health Blog
“I’m not a teenager anymore, why do I still have acne?!” This is a question we hear from patients on a daily basis. The truth is, it is quite common to see acne persist into adulthood. Although acne is commonly thought of as a problem of adolescence, it can occur in people of all ages. …
New medication advances treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps – Harvard Health Blog
Chronic rhinosinusitis is a long-lasting medical condition, usually caused by infection or exposure to irritants, such as allergies, that affects one in seven American adults. Symptoms include nasal obstruction, nasal congestion, nasal drainage, loss of smell and taste, and facial pain and pressure. Some people with chronic rhinosinusitis also develop additional symptoms, such as asthma …
Does Botox reduce the frequency of chronic migraine? – Harvard Health Blog
Doesn’t it seem like Botox is showing up everywhere as a medical treatment? Botox is a brand of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), a protein substance originally derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In its original form it was the toxin responsible for botulism, the paralyzing illness often caused by eating contaminated food. BoNT is now used …
Want to travel back in time? Use episodic memory – Harvard Health Blog
You can picture the long-ago scene perfectly: The waiter opens your bottle of champagne with the familiar — yet always startling — pop. The bubbles tickle your nose as you sniff the effervescent liquid. You raise your glass as you look into the eyes of your spouse. You see pupils dilate as those eyes look …
Your risk of dementia: Do lifestyle and genetics matter? – Harvard Health Blog
Globally, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are a major burden on individuals and communities. To make matters worse, there are few treatments to combat these complex illnesses. Even the causes of dementia are widely debated. Sadly, clinical trials for drugs to stop or even slow its progress have come up short. Taking a …
Harvard student previously denied entry into US is now on campus for classes
US Customs and Border Protection previously said Ismail Ajjawi was “deemed inadmissible to the United States based on information discovered during the CBP inspection.” CNN has reached out to the agency for an updated comment and to explain how the case was apparently resolved. In a statement, Ajjawi’s attorney Albert Mokhiber called it “a classic …
Driving for teens with ADHD: What parents need to know – Harvard Health Blog
For all parents, it’s a scary time when their teen starts to drive. For parents of teens with ADHD, it can be — and should be — even scarier. ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a condition that can cause problems with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. These are not problems you want to have …
Incoming Harvard freshman denied entry by immigration officials
“The University is working closely with the student’s family and appropriate authorities to resolve this matter so that he can join his classmates in the coming days,” Harvard spokesperson Jason Newton wrote in an email to CNN. US Customs and Border Protection confirmed to CNN that Ajjawi was turned away at the border — but …
Stress-eating: Five strategies to slow down – Harvard Health Blog
Weight gain has many underlying causes but one of the most common is something we all experience: stress. Whether it’s the, mild temporary kind caused by a traffic jam or major and chronic, triggered by a traumatic life event — stress is no friend to your waistline. It can set off physical and emotional changes …
