Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Gastrointestinal Tumors Are Increasing Among Young Americans. Researchers report that the incidence of gastrointestinal cancers—which includes cancers of the colon, appendix, bile ducts, and pancreas—are the fastest growing group of cancers among adults under age 50. The authors of the study add that screening strategies for gastrointe...

Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Reducing Inflammation Helps the Heart. Chronic inflammation has been linked with several poor health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease. A systematic review that included 27 randomized clinical trials found that treatment to reduce inflammation resulted in a lower risk for heart attack and stroke in participants. The findings ...

Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Large Waist May Be Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor for Diabetics. Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers report that central obesity (as defined by a waist circumference exceeding 94 cm in men and 80 cm in women) is associated with elevated risks for early death, heart attack, heart failure, diabetic nephropathy, and dia...

Courtesy of: Your Rio Vista Chiropractor Dr. Joseph T. Megna Health Alert: Postpartum Check-Up Offers a Great Opportunity to Talk Heart Health. Researchers report that only 60% of women at elevated risk for heart disease receive counseling about healthy eating, exercise, and weight loss during their postpartum “fourth trimester” check-up appointment. Study author Dr. Sadiya Khan adds, “We need to find ways t...