Natural protection against reinfection with BA.1 COVID-19 variant lower
Feb 17, 2023
However, protection against severe disease remains high, at 88.9%, for omicron BA.1 at 40 weeks.
Long COVID seen in most cancer patients after infection
Feb 15, 2023
Other than female sex, no factors predict the development of long-lasting symptoms.
Practicing physicians saw excess mortality during COVID-19 pandemic
Feb 13, 2023
However, physicians had substantially lower excess mortality than the general U.S. population.
Long-term air pollution exposure linked to late-life depression
Feb 10, 2023
The risk for late-late depression increased in association with increases in fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone.
Being married linked to lower HbA1c in adults older than 50 years
Feb 08, 2023
“Increased support for older adults who are experiencing the loss of a marital/cohabitating relationship through divorce or bereavement, as well as the dismantling of negative stereotypes around...
One in eight older adults addicted to highly processed food
Feb 07, 2023
“Older adults identified as having an addiction to highly processed food or who express concerns about symptoms may benefit from connections to programs that offer nutrition education or provide access...
COVID-19 vaccine primary series coverage 76 percent in adults 60 years and older
Feb 06, 2023
Primary series coverage by the end of 2022 was below the 100% target set for at-risk populations.
Ultra-processed food intake linked to cancer burden, mortality
Feb 06, 2023
The risk for cancer, specifically ovarian cancer, increased with each 10% increment in UPF consumption.
Cancer mortality rates increased for older seniors with T2DM
Feb 03, 2023
People with type 2 diabetes have increased colorectal, pancreatic, liver, and endometrial cancer mortality versus the general population.
Sports-related sudden cardiac arrest uncommon in older adults
Feb 02, 2023
Sports-related sudden cardiac arrest predominantly occurs in men and is tied to fewer cardiovascular risk factors than non-sports-related occurrences.