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Getting too little sleep may 'age' the heart

reuters.com

(Reuters Health) - Adults who sleep too little or too much may have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, say researchers who argue that the best way to think of the harmful effect is in terms of "excess heart age."

A new study suggests excessive sleep increases the risk of death and coronary heart disease

newsweek.com

In comparison, sleeping fewer than seven hours per night did not increase the risk of mortality or heart disease.

Trump administration gives insurers power to lower Medicare drug prices

thehill.com

Insurers participating in Medicare Advantage will be able to negotiate directly with drugmakers in an effort to lower the cost of prescription medications under a new policy announced by the Trump administration.

Diet Hit A Snag? Your Gut Bacteria May Be Partly To Blame

npr.org

Scientists are learning more about how our gut microbes may influence dieting. A small new study finds successful dieters have a different mix of bacteria than less-successful dieters.

What is Snapchat dysmorphia? People seeking plastic surgery to look like Snapchat filters

ajc.com

Snapchat offers several features that can animate your face with special effects. However, doctors believe people are seeking plastic surgery to permanently look like the filtered versions of themselves.

Drinking Too Much Alcohol (And Too Little) Is Linked to Dementia

time.com

Moderate drinking can have health benefits

People with depression have low levels of this energy-producing blood biomarker, joint study says

usatoday.com

A study from Stanford Unversity's School of Medicine finds low blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine are linked to depression.

Being overweight tied to changes young adults' heart structure,...

reuters.com

(Reuters Health) - Even in early adulthood, being overweight is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart muscle damage that may set the stage for cardiovascular diseases later in life, a UK study suggests.

FDA warns companies about ‘deceptive’ vaginal rejuvenation claims

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The agency says it has seen complaints about burns and other damage from the unapproved procedures.