Variation in total cholesterol, triglycerides linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk
Jul 06, 2023
Those in the highest quintile of total cholesterol and triglycerides had increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s-related dementias.
Number of teeth, periodontitis in older adults linked to hippocampal atrophy
Jul 06, 2023
A qualitative interaction was seen between the number of teeth present and the mean periodontal probing depth for symmetric percentage change in left hippocampus.
Loneliness, but not social isolation, tied to CVD risk with diabetes
Jul 03, 2023
Loneliness was found to be a stronger predictor than lifestyle factors.
WHO experts take another look at aspartame’s safety
Jun 30, 2023
Aspartame continues to have approval from the US Food and Drug Administration as a safe product.
Intranasal insulin may have pro-cognitive benefits
Jun 30, 2023
Improvement in global cognition was seen for patients with Alzheimer’s disease/mild cognitive impairment, but no effects were seen for healthy individuals or other patient populations.
Low-carb breakfast aids glucose measures with diabetes
Jun 22, 2023
The analysis included 121 participants randomly assigned to a low-carb or low-fat breakfast for three months.
Intensive inpatient BP management not beneficial in seniors
Jun 21, 2023
The risk for adverse events increased with intensive treatment among older adults with elevated BP in the first 48 hours of hospitalization.
In-hospital wearable activity trackers tied to improved outcomes
Jun 16, 2023
Patients using wearable trackers had higher physical activity and functioning.
FDA advisers say next round of COVID-19 booster shots should target an XBB Variant
Jun 15, 2023
Protection against the original strain of the virus will be dropped from the updated vaccines as it could contribute to lower vaccine efficacy against newer strains.
Oseltamivir not linked to reduced risk for flu hospitalization
Jun 14, 2023
No reduced risk was seen among older patients or those at risk for hospitalization.