Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Risk for dementia reduced in association with antihypertensive use
Sep 13, 2023
An individual patient data meta-analysis shows increased risk for dementia for those with untreated hypertension.
Hypertension linked to hospitalization for omicron in vaccinated persons
Aug 09, 2022
The findings were seen among individuals who received at least three mRNA vaccine doses and in whom COVID-19 subsequently was diagnosed during omicron surge.
Incident CVD, mortality risk heightened for at least one year after COVID-19
Feb 21, 2023
Short- and long-term risks were found in a large study of patients with COVID-19 versus matched contemporary and historical cohorts.
Sitting at work tied to higher risk for premature death
Jan 24, 2024
The increase in risk ranges from 16 to 34% for all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality.
2021 to 2022 saw decrease in age-adjusted death rate in US
May 04, 2023
The highest overall death rates were seen for persons aged 85 years and older, non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Natives, non-Hispanic Black or African Americans, and males.