Risk for cardiovascular disease increased for patients with celiac disease
Jan 31, 2023
The increased risk was observed despite a lower prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
Time-restricted eating may aid weight loss with type 2 diabetes
Jul 27, 2023
There was no change in cardiometabolic risk factors or glycemic control over six months.
Biden administration launches office for long COVID research
Aug 01, 2023
The Office of Long COVID Research and Practice will lead the US response to long COVID, which includes trials that already have been launched.
Many US seniors do not intend to vaccinate against RSV
Mar 13, 2024
The primary reasons for vaccine hesitancy include lack of necessity, concerns about side effects and safety, and lack of information.
FDA approves Capvaxive pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine
Jun 21, 2024
Merck says the vaccine covers serotypes responsible for approximately 84% of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults aged 50 or more years.
Unhealthy lifestyle increases risk for nursing home admissions
Aug 29, 2023
The findings were seen for adults aged 60 or more years who were followed for 11.3 years, with doubled the risk in those aged 60 to 64 years in the high-risk lifestyle group.
New COVID-19 variant XBB gaining ground among Americans
Nov 28, 2022
The new omicron subvariant is taking hold in the United States, health officials say, although it does not look more severe than its predecessors.
Delirium increases risk for subsequent death, dementia in older adults
Apr 02, 2024
A dose-response association was seen with higher risk for each additional delirium episode.
Hourly heat exposure linked to increased risk for acute ischemic stroke
Feb 29, 2024
Cumulative odds ratio was 1.88 for extremely high temperature (33 degrees C or or 91.4 degrees F) versus reference temperature (12 degrees C or 53.78 degrees F.)
2005 to 2019 saw rise in cannabis-related emergency visits for older adults
Jan 30, 2023
The authors say that providers should routinely ask older adults about cannabis use.