1999 to 2023 saw increase in heat-related mortality rates
Aug 26, 2024
The number of heat-related deaths and age-adjusted mortality rate increased for heat-related deaths.
Cognitive benefits seen for daily multivitamin-mineral supplementation
Jan 22, 2024
A meta-analysis of three COSMOS substudies shows evidence of benefits on global cognition and episodic memory.
Sugar-sweetened drinks linked to increased incidence of liver cancer, mortality
Aug 08, 2023
The incidence of liver cancer and death from chronic liver disease increased for postmenopausal women drinking one or more sugar-sweetened beverage per day.
Higher protein intake tied to lower mortality in chronic kidney disease
Aug 21, 2024
The findings were for total, animal and plant protein in older adults.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease tied to increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis
Aug 14, 2024
An inverse causal relationship is not supported, however.
Cognitive difficulties tied to lower return to work after breast cancer
Aug 23, 2024
Return to work two years after diagnosis was associated with higher cognitive speed performance before and after cancer treatment.
Suicide attempt, death up for spouses of patients with cancer
Aug 20, 2024
Increased risks for suicide attempts and suicide deaths were higher during the first year after cancer diagnosis.
This week could bring FDA approval of fall COVID-19 vaccines
Aug 20, 2024
The approval comes much earlier than last year, when autumn shots were announced in mid-September.
Mindfulness-based interventions via telehealth beneficial for chronic pain
Aug 20, 2024
Pain interference scores were significantly lower with group and self-paced mindfulness-based interventions among veterans.
Tailored texts may increase physical activity in patients with CVD
Aug 13, 2024
The effect, however, varies over time and by device.
