J. Antonio G. Lopez, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA, FASPC
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J. Antonio G. Lopez, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA, FASPC
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Preventive Cardiologist and Lipidologist *The postings on this site are my own and do not represent Amgen’s positions, strategies, or opinions.*
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This rural hospital closed, putting lives at risk. Is it the start of a 'tidal wave'?
Glenn Medical Center in Willows closed Oct. 21 after losing "Critical Access" status. Many other California hospitals face similar threats.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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www.endocrinologyadvisor.com/news/diabete...
Heart Failure Mortality Progress Lags CVD Declines in Diabetes
Cardiovascular mortality declined across 9 high-income nations, but heart failure mortality reductions lagged.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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More than 25,000 cases of whooping cough recorded this year, higher than pre-pandemic levels: CDC
More than 25,000 cases of whopping cough have been recorded in the U.S. so far this year, updated federal data shows.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Human brains have 5 distinct 'epochs' in a lifetime, study finds www.nbcnews.com/science/scie...
Human brains have 5 distinct 'epochs' in a lifetime, study finds
During each of these phases, our brains show markedly different characteristics in their architecture, according to the new findings.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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www.newsweek.com/your-butt-sh...
Your butt shape may reveal hidden health risks
“Changes in gluteus maximus muscle shape can act as an early structural marker of metabolic decline," said Marjola Thanaj.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/11/25/h...
Here are 4 ways to cut back on salt
About 90 percent of Americans eat too much; here’s what experts advise to consume less
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November 25, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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www.wsj.com/health/welln...
Why Autoimmune Diseases Rise Sharply After 50
Scientists are making progress in understanding and treating these disorders, which can go unrecognized for years.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
Is it Cold, Flu or Covid? What to Know About Symptoms and Testing.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
Health Issues in Middle Age Can Be Linked to Pregnancy Years Earlier
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November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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www.healio.com/news/primary...
Premature death among early, middle-aged Americans rose from 2012 to 2022
Mortality among Americans aged 18 to 64 years greatly rose from 2012 to 2022, according to a research letter in JAMA Health Forum.This increase was particularly high among Black adults. The researcher...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/h...
Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break
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November 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
Here’s how a big meal can affect your heart
Eating a large meal high in saturated fats, calories and processed carbohydrates may increase the risk for certain health events such as a possible heart attack.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Study links obstructive sleep apnea to Parkinson’s disease
Researchers found veterans with the sleep disorder were nearly twice as likely to later develop Parkinson’s disease. But treatment with a CPAP machine could help.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn - KFF Health News
About 1 in 4 American adults got a covid vaccine shot during the 2024-25 virus season, a fraction health care experts warn could be smaller this year as millions wrestle with conflicting advice from t...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Surging in Some States
Public health and pediatric infectious disease experts weigh in on the uptick in cases
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November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Does your brain age match your actual age? www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
People with more muscle mass and less visceral fat have younger brains, study finds
Strength training can be protective against cognitive decline.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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The surprising food that makes us happier in the long run

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What foods make you happiest? It's not what you think
As you prepare for your holiday feast, here's something to consider. Research suggests there are certain foods that can help boost our moods and make us happier in the long-run.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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How Do Ultraprocessed Foods Affect the Gut?
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November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
A new study reveals that current lung cancer screening guidelines may be missing most cases, prompting calls for changes to detect the disease earlier.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism Tied to Long-Term Cardiometabolic Risks www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinolog...
Primary Hyperparathyroidism Tied to Long-Term Cardiometabolic Risks
Type 2 diabetes risk dropped after parathyroid surgery, retrospective data showed
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November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Check out this article from USA TODAY:

Should you get an RSV vaccine this fall? What to know and where to get a shot

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Should you get an RSV vaccine this fall? What to know and where to get a shot
The RSV shot isn't suggested for everyone like the flu vaccine is. Here's who is at risk and how to get a shot.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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WHO declares end of Indonesia's poliovirus outbreak following years-long vaccination campaign
An outbreak emerged in the country's conservative Aceh province, prompted by a dangerous combination of consistently low routine immunization and unhealthy environmental conditions. In 2021, only 50.9...
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November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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First-of-its-kind map reveals states with most epilepsy cases
“Until now, we didn’t have a national picture of where epilepsy affects older adults the most,” said study author Weichuan Dong.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Are there lessons for the U.S. in this European country's struggle with measles? : Goats and Soda

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Are there lessons for the U.S. in this European country's struggle with measles?
In 2024, Romania, an upper middle income European country, had over 30,000 cases — putting it on the world's top ten measles list. Its vaccination rate hovers around 60%. How did this happen?
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November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Bird flu patient dies, marking second U.S. fatality in 2025
The Washington state resident, an older adult with underlying conditions, was infected with a strain that has previously been reported in animals but never before in humans.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM