Herpes zoster not linked to increased dementia risk
Jun 13, 2022
A small reduction in the risk for dementia was seen after the first year for people with shingles versus general population comparators.
Protein intake tied to quality of diet for weight loss
Jul 19, 2022
High-protein consumers also reduced their intake of refined grains and added sugar and increased their intake of green vegetables.
Recently discharged patients pose risk for spreading C. difficile infection
Apr 15, 2022
Longer hospitalization ups the risk of household transmission.
FDA panel to weigh improved booster shots from Moderna, Pfizer
Jun 27, 2022
Both Pfizer and Moderna have been testing updated booster shots that target the omicron variant.
Anxiety, depression bidirectionally linked to migraine, tension headache
Feb 07, 2022
A bidirectional association was identified in a large population-based follow-up study for migraine and tension-type headache.
Fatigue, brain fog, anxiety prevalent with long COVID
Jun 28, 2022
Significant associations were seen for concentration and attention, as well as memory issues, with the complaint of brain fog.
Cataract surgeries down in those with Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
Jun 04, 2021
Authors say patients with Alzheimer’s disease still would be expected to benefit from cataract surgery.
One-third of elderly caregivers from gray market
Jun 29, 2021
Gray market care represents a substantial proportion of paid, long-term care for older adults, according to a study published online by the Journal of Applied Gerontology.
Two-hour oral glucose tolerance test can predict future episodic memory decline
Sep 24, 2021
A higher value on an oral glucose tolerance test at baseline was linked to worse performance and greater decline in a word-list delayed recall test.
Vitamin D supplementation no aid to muscle health
Aug 30, 2021
The review finds no beneficial effects on muscle function, strength or mass.