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.
Cluster of 8 possible human bird flu cases now reported in Missouri
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Sep 30, 2024
If cases of bird flu among these healthcare workers are confirmed with antibody testing, it could mean the virus may be starting to spread among humans. Worldwide, most cases have come from close contact...
Event-free survival extended with long-term finerenone in heart failure
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Sep 30, 2024
For every starting age between 50 and 80 years, the projected mean event-free survival was numerically greater with finerenone versus placebo.
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.
Cancer incidence rates in 2021 indicate return to prepandemic levels
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Sep 30, 2024
A recovery incorporating the delayed diagnoses from 2020 was not seen for overall cancer incidence.
1999 to 2020 saw decline in menopausal hormone therapy use
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Sep 30, 2024
Decreases were seen for women aged younger than 52 years, 52 to <65 years and 65 years and older, and for Hispanic, non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic white women.
Body roundness index trajectory tied to risk for cardiovascular disease
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Sep 30, 2024
In a longitudinal cohort, middle-aged and older Chinese people with moderate-stable and high-stable body roundness index had an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Metformin use tied to lower incidence of death, long COVID after COVID-19
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Sep 19, 2024
The incidence of death or postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 was slightly lower with prevalent metformin use.
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.
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.