Small CV impact seen when replacing salt with low-sodium salt substitute
Aug 24, 2022
The small effects of LSSS versus regular salt on cardiovascular health in adults may be important when implemented at the population level
More medical lab tests will soon face federal scrutiny, FDA says
Apr 29, 2024
Laboratory tests used by millions of Americans are soon to be classified as medical devices, and as such be regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration, the agency announced Monday.
AI may be useful in polypharmacy management
Apr 24, 2024
ChatGPT deprescribing decisions varied along activities of daily living status, cardiovascular disease history, and medication type
Calcium, vitamin D supplements may reduce cancer mortality in long term
Mar 11, 2024
But an increase in cardiovascular disease mortality was seen after more than 20 years of follow-up among older women.
Model estimates mortality risk in adults with dementia
Oct 14, 2022
A mortality prediction may help guide treatment and advance care planning for community-dwelling older adults with dementia.
EPA proposes removing 100 percent of lead pipes from US water system
Nov 30, 2023
Utility companies expected to cover most of the cost, but there is $15 billion available in the 2021 infrastructure law to help
Cutting social isolation, loneliness may lower mortality in people with obesity
Jan 24, 2024
The authors say that the findings support efforts to improve social isolation and loneliness.
Accelerated trajectory of CV risk predicts dementia risk
Apr 21, 2022
Those with an accelerated versus stable cardiovascular risk trajectory have an increased risk for memory decline.
Low exercise may amplify link between poor sleep, mortality risk
Jun 30, 2021
The highest risks for all-cause, total CVD, total cancer, lung cancer mortality were seen in the no moderate-to-vigorous physical activity/poor sleep group.
Gender life expectancy gap increased from 2010 to 2021
Nov 13, 2023
The leading contributors to the widening gender life expectancy gap from 2019 to 2021 included COVID-19 and unintentional injuries.