Any type of leisure-time physical activity tied to lower mortality risk
Aug 26, 2022
However, diminishing returns were seen for high levels across leisure activities for older adults.
Dementia risk in seniors varies with type of sedentary behavior
Aug 26, 2022
Watching TV linked to increased risk, whereas using a computer was linked to decreased risk, for incident dementia regardless of physical activity level.
WHO: Monkeypox cases may finally be ebbing
Aug 25, 2022
UK health authorities said recently that a decline in new cases in that country may be an early sign the outbreak was starting to slow.
Few excess deaths seen in Massachusetts during omicron surge
Aug 25, 2022
The uncoupling of excess mortality from new COVID-19 cases was observed during a spring 2022 surge in the highly vaccinated state of Massachusetts.
Smartphone sleep health app cuts insomnia severity scores
Aug 24, 2022
The findings were compared with a digital sleep diary app.
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
COVID-19 vaccination does not negatively impact fertility
Aug 24, 2022
The findings were seen for women undergoing in vitro fertilization-fresh embryo transfer cycle.
Actinic keratosis diagnosed in almost one-third of older adults
Aug 16, 2022
The authors say htat increased use of topical fluorouracil may be warranted.
For self-measured BP, smartphone app no better than standard device
Aug 15, 2022
Self-measured blood pressure paired with a connected smartphone app is not superior to standard self-measured blood pressure for blood pressure reduction and patient satisfaction.
Opioid Rx down for chronic noncancer pain, cancer pain in U.S. adults
Aug 15, 2022
Declines in opioid prescribing are outpacing increases in the receipt of nonopioid therapies.