At least one in five people has obesity in each US state
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HealthDay News
Sep 12, 2024
CDC data show that in 23 states, 35% or more of the population is now obese.
Psychological illness, CVD risk increased for relatives, spouses of cancer patients
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Haymarket Media
Sep 09, 2024
An increased risk for developing a psychological illness or cardiovascular disease at one year was seen after family member’s cancer diagnosis.
Even low-risk alcohol consumption ups mortality risk in older adults
Aug 21, 2024
High-risk drinking was tied to higher all-cause, cancer and cardiovascular mortality.
CDC presents provisional mortality data for 2023 in the United States
Aug 08, 2024
The number of deaths from COVID-19 was 68.9% lower than in 2022.
COVID-19 continues to affect leading causes of death in US: CDC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 12, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic radically altered the rankings of the leading causes of death in the United States in 2020, and although COVID ranks lower on the list of causes in 2023, its effects continue to be...
Study looks at effects of reducing intake of processed meat, unprocessed red meat
Jul 29, 2024
A 30% reduction in processed meat intake would lead to 352,900 fewer occurrences of type 2 diabetes and 92,500 fewer occurrences of cardiovascular disease.
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.
High cardiovascular health tied to longer life expectancy free of disease
Mar 06, 2023
For those with high cardiovascular health level, no significant difference was seen in disease-free life expectancy based on socioeconomic status.
Up to 30 percent of CVD mortality attributable to excess salt intake
Mar 29, 2024
The population-attributable risk estimates suggest that sodium above the recommended intake is linked to 10 to 30% of CVD mortality.
Menopausal hormone therapy use beyond 65 years beneficial
Apr 16, 2024
Use of menopausal hormone therapy beyond age 65 years is associated with risk reductions in mortality as well as specific cancers and cardiovascular diseases, according to a study published online April...