Lower-extremity lymphedema common in older, female cancer survivors
Mar 15, 2022
Lower-extremity lymphedema tied to lower physical functioning, need for help with activities of daily living
Review: Power training, strength training compared for older adults
May 11, 2022
Modest improvement was seen in physical function with power training versus traditional strength training.
Mobile tech program helps adults control high blood pressure
Oct 19, 2021
Greater engagement with self-management program was linked to lower systolic BP over time and lower risk for very high BP.
FDA panel mulls Merck COVID-19 antiviral pill
Nov 30, 2021
An expert panel will vote later Tuesday on whether to recommend authorizing the drug for high-risk patients.
Midlife cardiac structure and its change linked to cognition
Feb 02, 2022
A 25-year increase in left ventricular mass was linked to lower cognition on most tests; an increase in LAV was linked to lower global cognition.
Cancer risk lower with less meat consumption
Mar 08, 2022
The risk was 10% lower among fish eaters and 14% lower among vegetarians versus those eating meat more than five times per week.
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.
Bilateral oophorectomy may up risk for developing dementia
Feb 09, 2022
“Risk-reducing oophorectomy should be limited to those women with an inherited high risk for cancer,” the medical director of the North American Menopause Society said.
Untreated sleep apnea tied to COVID-19 infections, more severe cases
Jun 22, 2021
Positive airway pressure therapy, however, was tied to lower rates of infection.
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.