Home hazard removal program cuts rate of falls among elderly
Sep 03, 2021
Although the program did not reduce the hazard of falls, the authors say it nonetheless may be an important, cost-effective intervention.
Psychological interventions may reduce depression in dementia patients
May 04, 2022
Treatments based on cognitive behavioral therapies may reduce depressive symptoms, but evidence is lacking for their effect on anxiety.
Dietary patterns may affect risk for sudden cardiac death
Jun 30, 2021
A higher Mediterranean diet score may reduce the risk for sudden cardiac death, whereas greater adherence to a Southern dietary pattern may increase the risk for sudden cardiac death, but these associations...
FDA panel recommends approval of Johnson & Johnson booster shot
Oct 15, 2021
The booster shot is recommended for anyone 18 years and older, to be given at least two months after the first dose.
Yoga may cut migraine frequency
Apr 04, 2022
However, no significant benefit was seen for migraine pain intensity.
Plasma amyloid-beta at midlife linked to later MCI, dementia
Aug 05, 2021
Midlife measurements of plasma amyloid-beta may predict risk for mild cognitive impairment, dementia in late life.
160,000 lb of Skippy peanut butter recalled due to metal fragments
Apr 01, 2022
The recall was voluntary and no consumer complaints have been associated with it.
More than half of people infected with omicron variant were unaware
Aug 24, 2022
Awareness of recent omicron variant infection was higher among healthcare employees than among nonemployees, but it still was low overall.
Risk for ischemic stroke up with antidopaminergic antiemetic use
Mar 29, 2022
The increase in risk is greatest for metopimazine and metoclopramide; the risk for ischemic stroke may be higher in first days of use.
Biden administration to offer second COVID-19 boosters to those 50+
Mar 28, 2022
Although a second booster for older adults will be offered, federal health officials will not go so far as to recommend it.