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Twice-monthly health columns are by a practicing cardiologist, clinical professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine and founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Bingham Farms. He s an author who has appeared on national TV, including Dr. Oz and The Doctors Show.
By Dr. Joel Kahn “Cholesterol levels matter. Cholesterol levels don’t matter.” There is confusion in the media with headlines that blood cholesterol levels are “no longer a target” for disease prevention, so enjoy your eggs and bacon. Nonsense! Over the years, I have seen many patients suffer major heart attacks and the only indentifiable explanation was an elevated cholesterol level. You might read that butter is back, meat is a treat, coconut oil is the new kale, high cholesterol is good, your brain needs lots and lots of fats, and … STOP! This is not the scientific consensus, but media hype, because bad diets are an easy sel
Karmanos Cancer Institute presents 2021 Heroes of Cancer Awards
These awards honor individuals and organizations who raise awareness of all types of cancers and advocate for a cure
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DETROIT, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021 Heroes of Cancer Awards. This year s event celebrates Karmanos 26th year of honoring individuals and organizations that have distinguished themselves and inspired others as they advocate for and raise awareness of all types of cancers.
Award winners will be honored at a virtual event on Wednesday, April 21, 7-8 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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by Dr. John Frownfelter, MD, FACP, Chief Medical Officer at Jvion
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In 1852, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center opened as Chicago’s first chartered hospital. In May, it will close, leaving residents of the surrounding South Side community poor and mostly people of color without a place to see a doctor. And it isn’t the only hospital closing.
At least 47 hospitals have closed or filed for bankruptcy in the last year, and there will surely be more to come. Last June, the AHA predicted hospitals would lose over $323 Billion in 2020 due to the pandemic. These losses will negatively impact the health of communities as hospitals cut back on staff and services. But for many hospitals, the revenue lost from patients staying home combined with the costs of PPE and Covid-19 treatment will be too much to bear.
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