Daily low-dose aspirin used to be widely recommended to prevent heart attacks but is now only recommended for patients who already have had heart attacks or other serious cardiovascular problems. It is not recommended for people with high blood pressure because it can cause serious bleeding complications that outweigh any benefits for heart disease or cancer. That’s why experts recommend safer options to help prevent heart disease in low-risk patients.
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Digital screens can cause eye strain for children and adults. Are blue light glasses the solution?
People are spending more time in front of screens than ever before, and many of them are experiencing digital eye strain. While many eyewear companies are marketing blue light glasses as the solution, do these glasses really work? Read our article to see what the latest research says about blue light glasses and proven ways to reduce digital eye strain.
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Calcium and vitamin D made headlines in the health world when many new studies on the effectiveness and safety of supplements were released. Read more about these nutrients and why you should or should not take supplements.
Read More »Thousands of Deaths Linked to Weak US Air Pollution Rules
Studies show that dirty air kills thousands of Americans each year. Our current air pollution rules are too weak to protect people, especially in poorer communities. The research also shows that Black and low-income communities are especially at risk, highlighting the need for stricter pollution rules to protect public health.
Read More »Free patient booklet on ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Our patient booklet, DCIS: What You Need to Know, helps women diagnosed with DCIS understand the difference between DCIS and Stage 1 breast cancer, and discuss treatment options with their doctor. It was funded by a grant from the DC Cancer Consortium through the Department of Health, Government of the District of Columbia, with additional support from the Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation.
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