Loss of smell, taste less likely with newer COVID-19 variants
May 18, 2022
A lower risk for developing chemosensory loss was observed with the alpha, delta and omicron variants.
Public health emergency extended 90 more days
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 14, 2022
The federal public health emergency related to COVID-19 is being renewed effective Saturday, when the existing one was set to expire, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday.
2019 to 2020 saw risk-linked deaths from heart disease, stroke up
Mar 29, 2022
The highest risk-associated increases were seen in non-Hispanic Black people followed by Hispanics, non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islanders.
Older adults using statins have reduced risk of parkinsonism
Mar 23, 2022
The lower risk of parkinsonism was partly mediated by a reduced odds of brain atherosclerosis.
Rural residents more fatalistic about cancer
Feb 09, 2022
Additionally, rural residents show greater information overload.
Variation in total cholesterol, triglycerides linked to Alzheimer’s disease risk
Jul 06, 2023
Those in the highest quintile of total cholesterol and triglycerides had increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s-related dementias.
NFL players’ concussion symptoms tied to cognitive functioning decades later
Mar 03, 2023
The number of diagnosed concussions and length of playing career were not tied to later cognition.
Tool estimates mortality risk for seniors using home care
Jul 06, 2021
The model uses data reported by older adults receiving home care and their caregivers, family members to estimate six-month mortality risk.
Hearing impairment tied to poorer physical function
Jul 02, 2021
Hearing impairment is associated with significantly poorer physical function and faster declines in physical function among older people over time compared with those with normal hearing, according to...
More free COVID-19 tests made available by US government
Nov 20, 2023
Four tests are allowed per household; people who did not order more in September can order up to eight free tests.