Vaccination protects overweight, obese against severe COVID-19
Jul 01, 2022
Protection against severe COVID-19 was similar for those who were overweight or obese versus those at a healthy weight; lower protection was seen for those who were underweight.
Overall cardiovascular health score less than optimal for U.S. adults
Jun 29, 2022
Significant differences in mean overall CVH scores were based on Life’s Essential 8 by sex, age and racial/ethnic group.
More sitting time tied to mortality, CVD in both rich, poor countries
Jun 17, 2022
The association was seen across countries at all economic levels but particularly among low- and lower-middle-income countries.
Veterans report low rates of adverse events with mRNA vaccines
Jun 16, 2022
Rates were slightly higher at 42 days for those receiving the Pfizer versus Moderna vaccine.
Vaccination offers partial protection for postacute phase of COVID-19
May 31, 2022
Individuals with breakthrough infection have an increased risk for death and postacute sequelae compared with contemporary controls.
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.
Genetics, diet quality independently linked to T2DM risk
Apr 28, 2022
Low diet quality versus high diet quality was linked to about a 30% increase in risk for type 2 diabetes regardless of genetic risk.
Achieving treatment goals in T2DM can up life expectancy
Apr 19, 2022
Life expectancy gains were seen with reducing HbA1c, SBP, LDL-C and BMI among individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Cardiovascular risk factors tied to depression risk in older adults
Apr 14, 2022
The findings were particularly strong in older women.
Adding pulse oximetry shows no benefit in COVID-19
Apr 13, 2022
No improvement was observed in patients using pulse oximetry added to standard monitoring.