by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jul 22, 2025 | Women's Health
New research confirms that the timing of hormone replacement therapy initiation is crucial for cardiovascular protection in postmenopausal women. Starting hormone therapy within 10 years of menopause or before age 60 provides significant heart disease protection,...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jul 22, 2025 | Other Diseases & Conditions
Liraglutide, a common diabetes medication, has shown remarkable effectiveness in reducing chronic migraines by more than 50% in obese patients. This GLP-1 receptor agonist appears to work by targeting brain pressure mechanisms that trigger migraine attacks, offering...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jul 22, 2025 | Other Diseases & Conditions
HIV infections are surging among adults over 50 in sub-Saharan Africa, yet prevention and treatment campaigns continue to focus primarily on younger populations. New research reveals that older adults face comparable or even higher infection rates but remain largely...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jul 22, 2025 | Other Diseases & Conditions
Researchers have identified a simple blood test that can predict which early Alzheimer’s patients are most at risk for rapid cognitive decline. The TyG index, which measures insulin resistance, identified patients who were four times more likely to experience...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jul 22, 2025 | Other Diseases & Conditions
The United States is experiencing the most severe measles outbreak in more than 30 years, with over 1,300 confirmed cases reported across 40 states as of July 2025. This represents a dramatic 460% increase from the 285 cases reported in all of 2024, and medical...
by Dr. Gabe Mirkin | Jun 21, 2025 | Heart Health
Regular sauna bathing reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death by 63 percent and fatal heart attacks by 48 percent (JAMA Intern Med, 2015;175(4):542-548). Men who used saunas four to seven times per week showed the greatest protection compared to those using saunas...
