More than half of older adults very concerned about medical costs
Aug 20, 2024
Significant differences were seen by gender and political ideology.
Severe menopause symptoms tied to cognitive impairment
Aug 20, 2024
The authors say that the findings show the interplay between hormonal, lifestyle and sociodemographic factors and cognitive health.
Heme Iron intake linked to increased risk for type 2 diabetes
Aug 19, 2024
Heme iron intake accounts for a considerable proportion of the T2D link from unprocessed red meat and specific dietary patterns.
Mental health utilization increased around time of prostate cancer diagnosis
Aug 16, 2024
An increase was seen for both psychotropic medication and mental health service use.
Herpes zoster linked to increased long-term risk for cognitive decline
Aug 16, 2024
HZ was linked to an increased risk for a 3-unit increment in subjective cognitive decline score in the long term in Nurses’ Health Study cohort.
FDA starts Phase II of efforts to reduce salt levels in food
Aug 15, 2024
The new targets support reaching a recommended daily sodium intake limit of 2,750 mg per day per person.
Low-cost, group-based lifestyle intervention aids diabetes outcomes
Aug 15, 2024
The findings show a benefit even among those at high genetic risk for diabetes.
New deals will cut Medicare costs for expensive drugs
Aug 15, 2024
The Biden administration said Thursday that it has signed deals with drug companies that will lower the prices on 10 of the most popular and expensive drugs used by American seniors.
Risk for Alzheimer’s dementia lower with treated versus untreated HTN
Aug 14, 2024
The all-cause dementia risk was greater for those with treated and untreated hypertension compared with healthy controls.
Psychosocial stressors at work linked to increased risk for a-fib
Aug 14, 2024
Job strain and an effort-reward imbalance were linked to an increased risk for a-fib separately and in combination.