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Steven A. Radi, M.D.

@drsteveradi.bsky.social
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Family Physician at The Center for Refugee Health. Disciple of Evidence-Based Medicine and Patient-Centered Care with Shared Decision-Making. Proponent of Health Care for All!

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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
share.google/sdSjDcdb8kNc... Seems to be a problem of not following the rules/laws regarding age, and PPE ( personal protective equipment) use.
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Pediatric e-bike injuries on the rise; more severe than bikes, scooters
SAN DIEGO — Electronic bike injuries are on the rise among children and are associated with more severe injuries than pedal-assisted bikes or e-scooters, data from two studies presented at the AAP Nat...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
share.google/Ygw4ubq53Vz7... Important information for women!
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Osteoporosis prevention, management should start at perimenopause
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Osteoporosis prevention and management should begin at perimenopause and continue indefinitely as needed, according to a presenter at the Congress of Clinical Rheumato...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
share.google/gf54Nod1xJYd... Clarity, finally, on treating menopausal symptoms. Millions of women suffered for decades needlessly…
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ACP: Use hormone therapy as first-line treatment for menopausal vasomotor symptoms
American College of Physicians, or ACP, issued new clinical guidance in Annals of Internal Medicine, recommending hormone therapy as a first-line treatment for menopausal vasomotor symptoms.Menopause ...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
share.google/LUgdrojrcJhj... Nearly one in four American Adults will develop heart failure. Sobering statistics…
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Source: MedPage Today www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/au... So Many risk factors for ASD, high complexity. These conditions may be a few of them…
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Autism Linked to Maternal Health Factors
Four conditions in white mothers had stronger associations with autism
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
share.google/V4Cn29YNQCTY... More the teen movement better the mental health. Makes sense!
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Physical Activity, Adolescent Brain Structure, and Academic Outcomes
This cohort study investigates associations between daily step count and future mental health and academic performance in adolescents.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
share.google/ccmVFNUoaqvW... 40+ year study from the Swedish National Cohort. Cardiovascular Risks in children of mothers with higher BMI, gestational diabetes. Emphasizes the importance of maternal health for the CV health of the child.
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Maternal BMI, Gestational Weight Gain, and Cardiovascular Disease in Offspring
This cohort study analyzes whether body mass index (BMI) in early pregnancy and gestational weight gain are associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in offspring.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Source: CIDRAP www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/meas... Measles is a Dangerous Disease!!! Another serious consequence!!
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Measles outbreaks could leave thousands vulnerable to infectious diseases for years
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Source: Medscape www.medscape.com/viewarticle/... Minimal side effects and “ lots of bang for the buck!”
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Statin Side Effects: What the Evidence Shows
A large meta-analysis suggests most statin-related complaints are not truly caused by the drug, whereas diabetes and liver enzyme changes remain the main confirmed risks.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
share.google/P8MTMyQ6iCgI... Exciting confirmation of effects of diet and exercise intervention in early type 2 diabetes!
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Diet And Exercise Can Reverse Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If you've developed type 2 diabetes before age 45, it’s possible to push the disease into remission with weight-loss die
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
share.google/Hb8l3D3PZCrT... I have been called on to help on a plane several times, and it has been a real “crapshoot” regarding what medications and equipment are onboard each time. I Agree with the AMA that this needs to be standardized.
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Uncertainty at 30,000 feet: AMA opposes change to airline emergency medical kit regulation
The AMA is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to rethink its proposed changes to requirements for emergency medical kits on commercial airlines.Allowing each airline to determine its own medic...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
share.google/bMsucJirX9eH... The Power of Vaccines, this effect being demonstrated “years” down the road!
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First Birth Cohort Eligible for Chickenpox Vaccine Had a Sharp Drop in Shingles Cases
The share of adults diagnosed with shingles between 2019 and 2026 rose steeply with age, from about 7 per 10,000 among those born between 2006 and 2008 to 182 per 10,000 among those born between 1968 ...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
share.google/bfqeqXQ1rOkQ... Unfortunately, not surprising…so many chemicals to inhale.
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Vaping Family Members Raise Kids' Asthma Risks
A new study reveals that vaping in households with asthmatic children significantly increases the risk of asthma flare-ups. Researchers found that secondhand exposure to vaping, even without tradition...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Source: BMJ Open Sport bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/12/3... Isometric exercises and blood pressure control.
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Isometric exercise training and blood pressure control: exploring the dose-response to training frequency in a randomised controlled trial
Background Isometric exercise training (IET) is a time-efficient intervention that consistently demonstrates clinically meaningful reductions in resting blood pressure (BP). The optimal frequency requ...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Source: Nature www.nature.com/articles/s41... Important information
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Sugar-rich foods exacerbate antibiotic-induced microbiome disruption - Nature
Avoiding a diet rich in simple sugars during treatment with antibiotics may mitigate microbiota disruption.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Source: ABC7 San Francisco abc7news.com/post/when-sh... Parents, please pay attention to this! Perhaps delay that smart phone a couple of years…
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When should your child get a smartphone? New UCSF study explains its link to eating disorders
What's the connection between smartphones and eating disorders? A new national study is raising questions about when children should get their first smartphones and what early access could mean for th...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Source: ABC News abcnews.com/Health/dengu... Dengue “break bone fever” (and other tropical vector-borne diseases) is now endemic in sub-tropical areas of the U.S., specifically southern Florida. Another result of climate change.
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As dengue continues to rise in Florida, some are worried about underreporting of cases
As cases of dengue fever continue to rise in Florida, public health specialists are worried the true number of infections may be greater.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Source: KRCR krcrtv.com/news/local/f... Bats are Always presumed to carry rabies therefore ANY CONTACT with a bat should trigger active prevention measures immediately!
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Fourth rabies-positive bat exposure in two months prompts new warning in Humboldt County
Humboldt County Public Health officials are urging residents not to handle bats after another person was bitten by one on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus.Officials
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
share.google/eupLyMB3O9gB... Nutrition is important and should be discussed during your PCP visits.
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ACC: Discussion of heart-healthy diet should be part of routine clinical care
A diet high in overall quality is essential to support good cardiometabolic health, regardless of whether someone is taking a GLP-1, according to a scientific statement published by the American Colle...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
share.google/7pXbtknJ6IQs... Raw milk products pose an unnecessary risk!
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E. coli outbreak in 9 states linked to raw milk cheese
The CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate Escherichia coli outbreak linked to recalled raw milk cheeses.The ongoing outbreak has sickened 13 people in nine states — California, Colorado, Ge...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Source: The Lancet Oncology www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Some of these are preventable with vaccines…
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Global burden of cancer attributable to infections in 2024: a worldwide incidence analysis
Our findings highlight the importance of infection control to achieve cancer prevention. Scientifically proven, but often underused, approaches include HPV and HBV vaccination; testing and treatment o...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Source: Rheumatology Advisor www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/news/hr-hpv-... So So Important to be screened for cervical cancer….Please get this done!!
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Cervical Cancer Screening Gaps Persist in Women With Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease
Multiple high-risk human papillomavirus infections are prevalent among patients with IMIDs who are not up to date with cervical cancer screening.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
share.google/AWn6b8m7CNKN... Mental health and ultra processed foods.
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Depressed? Try Cutting Back On Ultra-Processed Foods, Study Suggests
FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Cutting back on ultra-processed food could provide a boost to your mental health, a new pilot study says.People had le
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Source: PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42560676/ Interesting article on melatonin use in kids.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Source: Alzheimer’s Association alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... Neurocognitive benefits of the MIND Diet!
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MIND diet, cerebrovascular health, and cognition among community‐dwelling older adults
INTRODUCTION Understanding of the Mediterranean–Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Intervention for Neurodegenerative Disease (MIND) diet's association with cerebral arteriosclerosis, and wheth...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
share.google/qre1Hp7nypB4... A rolling infectious disease disaster….it didn’t have to be this way
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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Grows to Nearly 900 Cases
State health officials said 55 new cases had been reported since Wednesday. In all, 890 measles cases have been reported across 39 counties so far this year.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
share.google/gCCPNDF6BKX5... Eye Opening! Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes is the ticket!!
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Cancer Twice As Common Among Those With Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Add cancer to the list of health problems that can plague people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.Cancer affec
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Source: NFID www.nfid.org/resource/202... Disappointing! So We must do a better job educating the public…
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2026 National Survey on Respiratory Diseases
NFID 2026 national survey on flu, RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal disease
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Source: AP News apnews.com/article/grai... Not really a “one size fits all” screening test.
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FDA panel endorses first-of-a-kind cancer blood test from Grail
A federal health panel has endorsed an experimental cancer test that uses a blood sample to detect multiple forms of the disease.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
share.google/JA7l6cIH1KCV... Tick disease burden along with Lyme…
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Coseropositivity to Tick-Borne Pathogens in Patients Suspected to Have Lyme Disease
This cohort study investigates codetection of Borrelia burgdorferi and other tick-borne pathogens in patients being tested for tick-borne disease.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Source: ABC7 Chicago abc7chicago.com/post/health-... Get these done!
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Health experts urge vaccinations as respiratory illnesses begin to rise across Chicago area
As temperatures cool and children return to school, health experts say respiratory illnesses are beginning to increase across the Chicago area, prompting renewed calls for flu and COVID-19 vaccination...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Source: The Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/... Finally!!!
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States can now access covid vaccines for low-income children, after delay
The Vaccines for Children program, which serves nearly half the nation’s youths, had been in limbo for almost a month, with doctors unable to obtain the shots.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
share.google/j61dJVWURNXJ... Xylitol and cardiovascular events risk
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Artificial sweetener xylitol linked to risk for major cardiac events
MUNICH — High serum levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol was independently associated with increased risk for major adverse CV events in the general population, a speaker reported.CV risk ...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
share.google/DflEE4s0PZol... Fraud huh???
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Trump administration cancels ACA coverage for 760,000, citing fraud
CMS said it is taking action to combat alleged fraud in the Affordable Care Act program.One expert told Healio the move could further strain the nation’s healthcare system.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
share.google/kLXCfjL2GcE6... Family Docs make a difference!!!
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What Happens When You Can’t See A Family Doctor Regularly?
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Lynn Ramirez, 65, takes maintenance medications common to many older Americans. And like her fellow Americans, R
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Source: The Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202... Got mine yesterday along with my Flu shot!!! Please protect yourself and do the same.
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Should you get a covid vaccine this fall? Here’s what to know.
Here’s how to make sense of all the confusing guidance.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Source: NBC News www.nbcnews.com/health/healt... This news is encouraging!!
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CDC’s teen behavior report focuses on nutrition, downplays sex and drug use
The survey, which offers a snapshot of teen health, found more high schoolers in 2025 ate fruits and vegetables daily and drank water at least three times per day compared with 2023.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
share.google/mA9jFldXwliw... Good news regarding decreased cancer mortality! Much of it is due to screening for early cancer as in my previous post about lung cancer screening for those at risk.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
share.google/Fmn6gv2u8gkb... IMPORTANT!!! If you have Ever smoked, please ask your Family Doc if you are eligible for annual low-dose chest CT to screen for lung cancer. The eligibility criteria can be found at uspstf.org.
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National analysis of factors associated with patient-clinician discussions about lung cancer screening
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl... Exercise benefits cancer survival
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Structured exercise interventions and survival outcomes in patients with cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Objective Structured exercise is widely recommended in oncology care to improve quality of life and physical function, but its definitive role as a therapeutic intervention to prolong survival remains...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Source: American Geriatrics Society agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... Blood tests not meant to be used as a general screaming tool…
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Social Media Claims About Blood Tests for Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Cross‐Sectional Content Analysis
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Source: The Lancet Oncology www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Climate change = wildfires = worsening lung disease.
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Long-term exposure to wildfire-related PM2·5 and overall survival of older patients with lung cancer: a retrospective, registry-based cohort study
Wildfire-related PM2·5 showed greater toxicity per unit exposure than non-wildfire PM2·5. As wildfire-related PM2·5 is the fastest-growing contributor to ambient air pollution, there is an urgent need...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Source: CTVNews www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic... Not much benefit and potential harms…
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More teenage boys are using creatine. Here’s what pediatricians tell their patients
More teens are using creatine, a muscle-building supplement, to improve their appearance and fitness.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Source: Cardiovascular Business cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/clini... What we have always said about Stress and the heart seems to pan out.
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Chronic stress linked to heart damage, other risks in new imaging study
Researchers tracked data from more than 480,000 U.K. Biobank participants, using cardiac MRI scans to identify signs of inflammation.
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
share.google/fjrgqaIFWBkh... Restorative Sleep is one of the Six Tenants of Lifestyle Medicine….So Important for good health!
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Accelerometer-derived real-world sleep stages and risk of incident diseases: A UK Biobank cohort study and phenome-wide association analysis
In this observational study, Shengzhi Sun and colleagues examine accelerometer-derived sleep patterns in 95,559 participants from the UK Biobank and find that differences in sleep stages, duration, re...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
share.google/sqXuYdhwKPPp... This is a joke….will the Real Task Force members please stand up and continue to guide us?
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HHS appoints eight new members to USPSTF
On Thursday, HHS announced the appointments of eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, reshaping the group responsible for developing evidence-based recommendations on preventive...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
share.google/K9OBS7NUezeW... Improving hope for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
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Blood test may detect pancreatic cancer earlier, allow for ‘meaningful intervention’
An investigational blood test may allow for detection of pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages when it is potentially curable, according to prospective study results.The liquid biopsy also demonstr...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Source: OUP Academic academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ad... Food is medicine, the Ancient Greeks were right!
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Whole-grain consumption and cardiometabolic risk: a meta-analysis of randomized trials
AbstractBackground and Aims. Evidence suggests that higher whole-grain intake is associated with lower cardiometabolic disease risks, but underlying mechan
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Source: The Lancet Public Health www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... The Terrible Toll of second hand smoke exposure. My generation had very frequent and significant exposure. :(
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Global, regional, and national prevalence of second-hand smoke and attributable disease burden in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study...
We estimated that SHS remains a substantial driver of global health loss, particularly through cardiovascular and paediatric respiratory diseases. Persistent geographical disparities and growing absol...
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Steven A. Radi, M.D. @drsteveradi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
share.google/qFK5tGgmRrdF... Crying babies expect comforting.
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APA PsycNet
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