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Vasomotor symptoms linked to increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Sep 27, 2023

Objectively assessed VMS (so-called hot flashes), including sleep VMS, are associated with significantly lower amyloid-β42/40.

Older adults at risk for real-world impersonation scams

Sep 27, 2023

The highest cognition and financial literacy was reported for older adults who engage but with skepticism.

1.3 percent of children, 6.9 percent of adults ever had long COVID

Sep 26, 2023

Based on data from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey, 1.3% of children and 6.8% of adults have had long COVID.

Suicide risk increased for some U.S. health care workers

Sep 26, 2023

An increased risk for suicide was seen among registered nurses, health technicians and healthcare support workers versus non-healthcare workers.

Pfizer restarts production plant in North Carolina following tornado damage in July

Sep 26, 2023

Most of the damage happened at the plant’s storage facility rather than its medication production areas.

Once-weekly insulin icodec superior for HbA1c in type 2 diabetes

Sep 26, 2023

Icodec with app was superior to once-daily basal insulin analogues for a change in glycated hemoglobin.

Flu vaccine uptake varies by sociodemographic factors in CKD patients

Sep 26, 2023

Just under three-quarters of patients with chronic kidney disease receive flu vaccines

Morning, afternoon exercise may cut diabetes risk

Sep 26, 2023

Total physical activity, however, was found to be more important than consistency or timing.

Burden of heart disease considerable for American Indians, Alaska Natives

Sep 26, 2023

Half of the participants reported at least one severe cardiovascular condition; the overall mortality rate was 19.8%.

Nirmatrelvir, molnupiravir use lowers risks for omicron-infected

Sep 25, 2023

Adjusted hazard ratios for hospitalization and death were reduced with both treatments.

Heat-related deaths could break records this year in Phoenix, America’s hottest city

Sep 25, 2023

At this point, Maricopa County public health officials have confirmed 289 heat-associated deaths.

Waist-to-hip ratio has strongest link with all-cause mortality

Sep 25, 2023

The waist-to-hip ratio has a stronger association with mortality than BMI, particularly in men.

Critical outcomes in COVID-19 hospitalizations decreased over time

Sep 22, 2023

A higher proportion of hospitalization events with critical outcomes was seen for hospitalizations with at least four medical condition categories.

Physical jobs tied to higher risk for later cognitive impairment

Sep 22, 2023

The analysis included occupational trajectories from ages 33 to 65 years.

Morning exercise may be best for weight management

Sep 22, 2023

The findings show that regular morning exercisers have a lower body mass index and waist circumference versus midday and evening exercisers.

Higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods may increase risk for later depression

Sep 22, 2023

The findings were seen particularly for artificial sweeteners and artificially sweetened beverages.

Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia

Sep 22, 2023

A similar heightened risk was seen among adults with short sleep duration.

High systemic immune-inflammation index tied to higher mortality with peritoneal dialysis

Sep 22, 2023

Findings were particularly pronounced for those younger than 65 years

Machine learning model can predict mortality after hip fracture

Sep 22, 2023

The LightGBM model can predict one-, five- and 10-year mortality based on high-ranking biomarkers.

CHD risk increased for men exposed to work strain, effort-reward imbalance

Sep 22, 2023

An increase was seen in the risk for coronary heart disease with exposure to either factor, with a greater hazard ratio seen for combined exposure.