Type 2 diabetes incidence up with higher intake of ultraprocessed food
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Sep 27, 2024
Heterogeneity was seen across UPF subtypes, with lower incident type 2 diabetes for breads, cereals and plant-based alternatives.
Prevalence of obesity 40.3 percent in US from August 2021 to August 2023
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Sep 24, 2024
A higher prevalence of obesity was seen for adults ages 40 to 59 years than for those aged 20 to 39 years and 60 years and older.
Systemic immune-inflammation index tied to mortality in CKD
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Sep 24, 2024
The association was most pronounced for those older than 60 years and those with diabetes.
Incidence of cardiovascular disease higher for seniors with cancer
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Sep 23, 2024
The greatest incidence was seen for metastatic, hematological and lung cancer; an increased risk for CVD was seen with chemotherapy.
Stroke was third most common GBD level 3 cause of death in 2021
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Sep 20, 2024
There wee 93.8 million prevalent strokes and 11.9 million incident strokes recorded in 2021; disparities were seen in burden by GBD region, country or territory, and sociodemographic index.
FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
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Sep 20, 2024
“For those interested in self or caregiver administration, the vaccine manufacturer plans to make the vaccine available through a third-party online pharmacy,” the FDA said. “Those who...
High levels of well-being protect against cardiovascular disease
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Sep 20, 2024
General happiness plus satisfaction with family, friendships, health and finances were tied to CVD risks.
In 2021, more than 1 million deaths attributed to antimicrobial resistance
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Sep 20, 2024
From 1990 to 2021, the burden of antimicrobial resistance increased by more than 80% for those older than 70 years, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in The Lancet.
Behavior change intervention via mail cuts use of sleep medications in older adults
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Sep 20, 2024
Older adults with long-term benzodiazepine receptor agonist use and an insomnia diagnosis had significant improvements in sleep outcomes.
Air pollution exposure increases risk for Parkinson’s disease
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Sep 20, 2024
Among those with Parkinson’s disease, air pollution was tied to a higher risk for developing akinetic rigid disease and dyskinesia.