My dental patients lived with the consequences of fluoride-free water
Florida has just banned fluoride in public water, becoming the second state to do so. It’s part of decadeslong battle that has heated up in recent years. Local governments debate…
Heart failure patients benefit from medically tailored meals after discharge
A new study, published in BMC Nutrition, demonstrates that providing medically tailored meals (MTM) to patients with heart failure (HF) and malnutrition risk following hospital discharge significantly improves their nutritional…
Program Matches Breast Cancer Patients To Exercise, Rehab | Health & Fitness
Key Takeaways A new program can help breast cancer patients get exercise that will boost their survival odds The program assesses women’s need for exercise or rehab based on their…
The value of vitamin C for dental patients
Vitamin C and cancer Vitamin C has been studied for its potential role in the prevention and treatment of cancer; however, at this time, the evidence does not support a…
Fluid restriction does not improve health in heart failure patients
People with heart failure have long been advised to limit the amount of fluids they consume each day to help reduce congestion, or the buildup of fluid in the lungs…
Enloe Health launches new heart procedure reducing stroke risk for Afib patients
CHICO, Calif. — Enloe Health has introduced a new heart procedure, the Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) surgery, or the “Watchman Procedure,” for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). This condition,…