Plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s neuropathy linked to dementia risk
Aug 01, 2024
Significant associations were seen for all Alzheimer’s disease plasma biomarkers in late life with late-life dementia.
Body composition patterns linked to risk of neurodegenerative diseases
Jul 24, 2024
A lower rate of neurodegenerative diseases was seen with “fat-to-lean mass,” “muscle strength,” “bone density” and “leg-dominant fat distribution” patterns.
CDC: Despite wanting to quit, only 8.8 percent quit smoking in 2022
Jul 30, 2024
Two-thirds of adults who smoked wanted to quit, about half made a quit attempt, but only 8.8% quit in 2022.
Physical activity cuts depression in people with arthritis-related pain
Jul 23, 2024
Patients with the highest pain may have the greatest benefits.
Hormone-modulating therapy may reduce dementia risk in breast cancer
Jul 25, 2024
The greatest reduction was seen for women aged 65 to 74 years who self-identify as Black.
Certain diets may protect against heart disease with type 1 diabetes
Jul 16, 2024
Higher adherence was tied to lower inflammatory marker levels over time.
Active commuters have lower risks for morbidity, mortality
Jul 17, 2024
Researchers examined prospective associations with multiple health outcomes over 18 years for pedestrians and cyclists using data for 82,297 individuals aged 16 to 74 years.
Nurses report improved workplace conditions in 2023 versus 2022
Jul 23, 2024
Planned departure rates, abusive or violent events, and unsafe conditions remained high, however.
Severity of COVID-19 reinfection linked to severity of initial infection
Jul 18, 2024
Individuals who experienced severe initial and first reinfection were older in age and had a higher mortality risk.