Oropharyngeal cancer incidence, mortality up among U.S. men
Dec 23, 2021
Among men, the incidence of OPC increased nationally 2.7% per year, particularly among men ages 65 years and older and non-Hispanic white men (more than 3% per year).
Appendicular lean mass linked to decrease in Alzheimer’s risk
Jul 10, 2023
A higher appendicular lean mass also was associated with increased cognitive performance.
2000 to 2020 saw increase in drug overdose death rates in seniors
Nov 30, 2022
For men aged 65 to 74 and 75 years or older, the drug overdose death rates were higher for non-Hispanic Black men.
Number of hip fractures set to nearly double by 2050
Jul 18, 2023
Lower use of antiosteoporosis medication was seen for men versus women; men had higher rates of all-cause mortality.
Cases of Takotsubo syndrome up in middle-aged, older women
Oct 19, 2021
The majority of cases (88.3%) were seen in women, especially those aged 50 years or older; the incidence was higher in middle-aged men than in younger men.
Nightmares in midlife may point to future cognitive decline, dementia
Jul 12, 2024
The findings were seen in middle-aged and older adults from the general population who did not have Parkinson’s disease.
Eating ultra-processed food may up colorectal cancer risk in men
Sep 02, 2022
Overall ultra-processed food consumption and risk for colorectal cancer were not associated for women, but the risk increased with consumption of ready-to-eat/heat mixed dishes.
WHO declares global mpox outbreak over
May 11, 2023
The WHO director-general cited a 90% drop in cases during the past three months.
Higher alcohol consumption tied to muscle loss
May 30, 2023
The findings were for middle- and older-aged men and women.
Meal and snack patterns linked to mortality risks
Jun 24, 2021
A fruit snack after breakfast was linked to lower all-cause and cancer mortality risks; starchy snacks were linked to higher all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality risks.