Jamie Ducharme

6 days ago | health.com | Jamie Ducharme |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Solskin / Getty ImagesComputed tomography, or CT scans, could cause 5% of U.S. cancers each year, a new study found. The X-rays expose people to ionizing radiation, which can cause DNA damage. Before getting a CT scan, experts recommend talking to your doctor about the benefits and risks of the imaging. Computed tomography (CT) scans are a pivotal part of U.S. medical care.

1 week ago | health.com | Jamie Ducharme

A new drug slashed levels of “stealthy cholesterol”—a hidden heart risk affecting 1 in 5 people—by up to 95% in early trials. Unlike regular cholesterol, lipoprotein(a) is driven by genetics, doesn’t respond to diet or exercise, and often goes undetected. Though not yet available, lepodisiran could become a breakthrough treatment for a major cause of heart disease and stroke.

2 weeks ago | health.com | Jamie Ducharme |Amber Brenza |Nick Blackmer

juanma hache / Getty ImagesWorkplace coffee machines may brew coffee with more cholesterol-raising compounds than drip machines. These compounds, called diterpenes, are highest in unfiltered coffee and lowest in filtered brews. Coffee is still healthy overall, but filtered options may be better for your heart. Whether it's first thing in the morning or at 3 p.m., a cup of coffee can perk you up—but it could also affect your heart health.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jamie Ducharme

Credit - Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling for TIME (Source Images: yacobchuk/Getty Images, AWelshLad/Getty Images via Canva.com)After struggling for eight years to have a baby, Shannon Petersen and her husband decided to try in vitro fertilization (IVF) in 2022. Their fertility doctor recommended a test that sounded like exactly what they needed.

2 months ago | time.com | Jamie Ducharme

By Jamie DucharmeFebruary 20, 2025 7:13 AM ESTWhen Olivia Munn was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, she struggled even to tell her family. Her now husband, comedian John Mulaney, had to break the news to her relatives because “the words got stuck in my throat,” the actor says. Later, she found her voice in a big way. In a March 2024 Instagram post, Munn detailed her winding health journey.