Healthy Living Healthy Living - September 8th
Sep 8, 2024
The hosts dive into the risks of long-term PPI use for reflux and highlight the search for alternatives. An innovative malaria treatment using cholesterol is discussed, alongside exciting developments in Alzheimer's research, including a potential vaccine. Listeners learn about groundbreaking prostate cancer trials and advancements in inflammation monitoring tech. Plus, new migraine relief solutions and the impact of gut health on diabetes are explored, making for a captivating blend of health insights and breakthroughs.
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Calcium Score: When Statins Aren't Needed
- If your coronary calcium score is zero, statins provide no proven benefit; focus on healthy lifestyle instead.
- Repeat the calcium score in five years to monitor changes rather than starting statins by default.
Control BP To Protect Carotid Arteries
- Treat very high blood pressure aggressively with medication and lifestyle to protect carotid arteries and brain.
- Use carotid Doppler follow-up after blood pressure control to check plaque progression.
Cholesterol Trojan Horse For Malaria
- ANU researchers developed a 'Trojan horse' method coupling drugs to cholesterol to target malaria parasites in infected red cells.
- The proof-of-concept shows infected red cells take up much more cholesterol, concentrating the drug in parasites while reducing host uptake.