Physical function in older adults linked to CV event risk
Aug 31, 2022
A low or intermediate score on Short Physical Performance Battery was linked to an increased risks for composite and individual CVD outcomes.
Omicron cases pass U.S. peak seen with delta
Dec 27, 2021
The numbers of hospitalizations, however, have not yet reached those higher levels.
Metformin, lifestyle changes cut risk for T2DM, but not CVD
May 27, 2022
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention versus placebo
Whole-fruit intake may reduce risk for Type 2 diabetes
Jun 08, 2021
Total fruit intake is inversely associated with serum insulin and HOMA2 of ß-cell function
Study confirms virulence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern
Oct 05, 2021
The risks for hospitalization, ICU admission, death were up for N501Y-positive variants but were even more pronounced with the delta variant.
Increase in blood pressure at night ups risk for death in diabetes patients
Sep 30, 2021
Relative to those with a dip in nighttime systolic blood pressure, nondippers and reverse dippers have higher a prevalence of cardiac autonomic neuropathy.
New data show the power of COVID-19 vaccines
Aug 02, 2021
Data support what health experts have been saying for months: COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing serious illness and death.
More steps per day may cut risk for incident diabetes in seniors
Jan 27, 2022
“It’s not enough for somebody to go on a walk once a week,” the lead author said in a statement. “Our study indicates that regular stepping is indicative of lower diabetes risk...
More physical activity, less sitting may lower risk for stroke
Jun 07, 2022
Sedentary time, and longer bouts in particular, may increase the risk for stroke.
Rapid recovery seen with more frequent dialysis in SNFs
May 12, 2022
Rapid recovery was associated with reduced mortality and fewer hospitalizations.