17 days ago
Starting statin therapy shortly after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis may not only protect the heart — it may also be linked to a lower dementia risk.
A large study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich on Aug. 30 found that adults who began taking a statin within one year of their type 2 diabetes diagnosis had a 15% lower relative risk of developing dementia over 10 years compared to those who did not take the medication within five years.
Even for those who delayed starting a statin for one to five years, there was still a 10% lower relative risk, according to the findings, which were published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe.
3 Things To Avoid In Middle Age Could Mean 13 More Years Without Dementia, Study Finds
A statin is a prescription medication that lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol and helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
#risk #lower #study #diagnosis
A large study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Munich on Aug. 30 found that adults who began taking a statin within one year of their type 2 diabetes diagnosis had a 15% lower relative risk of developing dementia over 10 years compared to those who did not take the medication within five years.
Even for those who delayed starting a statin for one to five years, there was still a 10% lower relative risk, according to the findings, which were published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe.
3 Things To Avoid In Middle Age Could Mean 13 More Years Without Dementia, Study Finds
A statin is a prescription medication that lowers "bad" LDL cholesterol and helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
#risk #lower #study #diagnosis
2 months ago
Many Americans rejoiced on Tuesday after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide and end the biannual chore of changing the clocks to "spring forward" and "fall back." It now heads to the Senate, where its future looks dim.
After the lopsided 308-117 vote, Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida dismissed America's "twice-yearly clock change" as "a relic of the past that no longer reflects the way Americans live, work and conduct business in the 21st century."
Or, as one of the Sunshine Protection Act's most prominent supporters, President Trump, wrote on social media in May, "this is an easy one!"
It means "a longer, brighter Day," Trump enthused. "And who can be against that?"
The answer, it turns out, may be enough senators to prevent the bill from becoming law.
After the lopsided 308-117 vote, Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida dismissed America's "twice-yearly clock change" as "a relic of the past that no longer reflects the way Americans live, work and conduct business in the 21st century."
Or, as one of the Sunshine Protection Act's most prominent supporters, President Trump, wrote on social media in May, "this is an easy one!"
It means "a longer, brighter Day," Trump enthused. "And who can be against that?"
The answer, it turns out, may be enough senators to prevent the bill from becoming law.
3 months ago
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump changed his tune Friday heading into South Carolina's runoff next week, saying either Republican contender for governor — not just Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, whom he endorsed before the primary earlier this month — would be a good pick.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump praised both Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson, writing: "Both have had amazing careers, and have been with me from the beginning. They are MAGA and America First all the way!"
The move represents a hedging of Trump's bets in a primary season where he has seen some of his endorsed candidates fall short, rare defeats that have stirred doubts about his clout as he approaches the back half of his second term.
Trump previously gave Evette his "Complete and Total Endorsement." He also said "A BIG added plus" for her campaign is that Henry McMaster Jr. — the son of the current governor, a close ally — may be Evette's running mate. But the 38-year-old lawyer later said he would not be considered for the post.
On social media Friday, Evette posted: "I was proud to come in first as President realDonaldTrump's endorsed candidate for Governor on June 9th. Looking forward to doing it again on June 23rd."
On his Truth Social platform, Trump praised both Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson, writing: "Both have had amazing careers, and have been with me from the beginning. They are MAGA and America First all the way!"
The move represents a hedging of Trump's bets in a primary season where he has seen some of his endorsed candidates fall short, rare defeats that have stirred doubts about his clout as he approaches the back half of his second term.
Trump previously gave Evette his "Complete and Total Endorsement." He also said "A BIG added plus" for her campaign is that Henry McMaster Jr. — the son of the current governor, a close ally — may be Evette's running mate. But the 38-year-old lawyer later said he would not be considered for the post.
On social media Friday, Evette posted: "I was proud to come in first as President realDonaldTrump's endorsed candidate for Governor on June 9th. Looking forward to doing it again on June 23rd."
3 months ago
Technology leaders who have taken the podium as graduation speakers of late may have figured out AI evangelizing isn't polling well with young professionals, and tweaked their messaging accordingly. But it turns out, AI isn't the only point of tension between high-powered speakers and graduates this commencement season.
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is the latest tech executive to get the cold shoulder from graduates this year. Members of Stanford's 2026 graduating class walked out of their ceremony on Sunday as Pichai, who holds a master's degree from the university, took the stage.
The walkouts were organized by the Stanford chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, a nationwide network of student-led activist groups advocating for Palestine's liberation. In a statement published on Instagram, the chapter accused Google of allegedly collaborating with the Israeli government and companies like Palantir, the AI and ***** ytics firm that has inked contracts supporting the Israeli military and the Trump administration's immigration enforcement plan.
Activists have long criticized Google for Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract Israel signed with Google and Amazon in 2021, which grants the Israeli military access to sophisticated cloud computing and AI software. Google's leadership has even been the target of protests from the company's own employees, as multiple pro-Palestinian groups have organized in recent years.
When asked for comment, a Google spokesperson referred to Pichai's comments during his speech. Stanford University did not immediately reply to Fortune's request for comment.
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai is the latest tech executive to get the cold shoulder from graduates this year. Members of Stanford's 2026 graduating class walked out of their ceremony on Sunday as Pichai, who holds a master's degree from the university, took the stage.
The walkouts were organized by the Stanford chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, a nationwide network of student-led activist groups advocating for Palestine's liberation. In a statement published on Instagram, the chapter accused Google of allegedly collaborating with the Israeli government and companies like Palantir, the AI and ***** ytics firm that has inked contracts supporting the Israeli military and the Trump administration's immigration enforcement plan.
Activists have long criticized Google for Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract Israel signed with Google and Amazon in 2021, which grants the Israeli military access to sophisticated cloud computing and AI software. Google's leadership has even been the target of protests from the company's own employees, as multiple pro-Palestinian groups have organized in recent years.
When asked for comment, a Google spokesperson referred to Pichai's comments during his speech. Stanford University did not immediately reply to Fortune's request for comment.
