A Healthy Lifestyle Can Offset a High Genetic Risk for Stroke, According to New Research by UTHealth Houston
Newswise — People who are genetically at higher risk for stroke can lower that risk by as much as 43% by adopting a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle, according to new research led by UTHealth Houston, which was published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The study included 11,568 adults from ages 45 to 64 who […]
FDA Conducting Evaluation of Key Agency Activities to Strengthen Operations
In February 2022, I rejoined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as Commissioner of Food and Drugs, having served in the role five years earlier. Since my return, the agency has taken many significant actions that benefit the public health. Yet at the same time, the agency has confronted a series of challenges that have […]
FDA vs Black People
WASHINGTON /PRNewswire/ — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering many bans on tobacco and vape products, but the only one that targets people of color is the proposed ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and vapes, of which menthol cigarettes are the preferred choice of 85% Black people, and Menthol Is Not A Crime […]
Flavorful Family Favorites for Hectic School Nights
(Family Features) Once the homework is finished and long days in the classroom and at the office are drawing to a close, you’re likely to find hungry loved ones waiting near the kitchen. When busy school nights have you feeling like you’re pinched for time, turn to recipes that are easy to make yet still […]
No Backhand, No Problem… A Hack for the Backhand!
The latest episode of SPR! Sometimes our anticipation is off. Sometimes we are a bit slow in reacting. Sometimes we have limited mobility… and sometimes our backhand is just weak. In this episode we look at an often overlooked alternative to our backhand. SPR on Social Media: SPR Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/14239… SPR on TNCN: […]
