Four in 10 U.S. adults not comfortable performing CPR
Jun 09, 2022
Lack of training, fear of hurting someone and legal consequences are the top reasons cited for not performing CPR.
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.
In 11 states, seniors’ low vaccination rates a ‘powder keg’ for new cases
Jun 21, 2021
In states where vaccination rates are low, seniors who have not gotten a shot pose a public health risk as social-distancing restrictions are stripped away.
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.
Long-term loneliness tied to risk for memory decline
Aug 08, 2022
The association was particularly strong for those aged 65 years or older and for women.
Ashish Jha named new White House COVID-19 coordinator
Mar 17, 2022
The appointment comes as Jeff Zients plans to leave his post next month.
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.
Allergic reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines characterized
Sep 20, 2021
20 of 22 patients with suspected allergic reactions were women; 17 met Brighton anaphylaxis criteria.
Delta variant now behind more than 50 percent of U.S. COVID-19 cases
Jul 07, 2021
The Alpha variant, which first surfaced in Britain and dominated infections in America for months, now only accounts for 28.7% of cases.
Cognitive impairment predicts outcomes for ICU survivors
Jul 01, 2022
Cognitive impairment at hospital discharge was linked to the risk of new physical disability at the six-month follow-up.