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COVID-19 Vaccines Safe and Effective in Children Aged 5-11 Years, According to New Research
Vaccination was associated with lower risks of infection, COVID-19-related illnesses, and hospitalizations due to COVID-19-related illnesses in children.
Long COVID in the US: By the Numbers
How many Americans report having long COVID symptoms? Which demographics is long COVID more prevalent in? A new analysis sheds light.
Black and Hispanic Americans Less Likely to Receive Treatment for Post-Stroke Complications, Large Analysis Finds
Researchers found that Black and Hispanic Americans were less likely to be treated for certain poststroke complications, such as mood and spasticity, compared to White adults.
Daily Dose: Preeclampsia and Risk of Premature Ischaemic Cardiovascular Disease
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Daily Dose: Exercise and Incident Diabetes in Adults With Obesity
Adults with COPD Face Higher Risk of Death 1 Year after Surgery, New Study Finds
COPD was associated with a 61% increase in risk of death and 13% greater total costs in the year after surgery, according to a new study.
Daily Dose: Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Certain Cardiovascular Diseases
Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: Expert Update, Top Challenges
Distinguishing between influenza, COVID-19, and RSV and persuading vaccine-weary patients to get vaccinated are some of the challenges this season, says William Schaffner, MD.
Sleep Apnea and Snoring Linked to Higher Risk of Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease in New Study
A 2-sample Mendelian randomization analysis showed that sleep apnea and snoring increased the risk of HTN and CAD, and these associations may partly be driven by BMI.
Daily Dose: Obesity and Risk of Frailty
Top 10 Diabetes Diets for 2023
The DASH diet, Mediterranean diet, and Flexitarian diet top the list of 10 best diets for persons with diabetes as ranked by US News and World Report.
Obesity in Adulthood Associated with Increased Risk of Frailty Later in Life
Results from longitudinal prospective cohort study underscore the importance of monitoring patients’ weight throughout adulthood to reduce the risk of frailty.
Daily Dose: Semaglutide 2.4 mg and Long-term Weight Loss
CDC Releases First Estimates of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Booster Effectiveness against XBB/XBB.1.5
Preliminary estimates showed relative bivalent booster dose vaccine effectiveness against XBB/XBB.1.5 for at least the first 3 months after vaccination.
Daily Dose: Improved Glycemic Control and NAFLD in Type 2 Diabetes
Daily Dose: HDL-C and Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Improved HbA1c in Adults with T2D Had Beneficial Impact on NAFLD, According to New Study
Adults with T2D may be able to reduce their liver fat and improve their liver fibrosis stage with reductions in HbA1c, according to findings from a retrospective analysis.
Daily Dose: Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Surges
Gestational Diabetes and Maternal Obesity Have “Unfavorable” Effects on Neurodevelopment in Children
An overall good quality of diet and higher fish intake during pregnancy were related to better language skills in 2-year-old children, according to new study.
Daily Dose: Comparison of Loop Diuretics Shows No Difference in Heart Failure Survival
Number and Size of Daily Meals, Not Intermittent Fasting, Associated with Long-term Weight Loss in New Study
When counseling patients about weight gain prevention, limiting the frequency of larger meals is more beneficial than time-restricted eating, advised authors.
Obesity in the US: Highs and Lows by State
From highest percentage of children with obesity to lowest percentage of adults with high cholesterol, see how obesity hits home in our new slideshow.
Daily Dose: Most Long COVID Outcomes Resolve in 1 Year After Mild Infection
Comparison of Loop Diuretics Shows No Difference in Heart Failure Survival
After hospital discharge for heart failure, adults treated with either furosemide or torsemide had similar mortality rates, according to results from the TRANSFORM-HF clinical trial.
Daily Dose: Women More Seriously Affected by Cluster Headaches
Exacerbation History as Sole COPD Risk Predictor May be Flawed, Associated with Risk of Harm
Exacerbation history alone is unlikely to provide clinical utility for predicting future COPD exacerbations and could be associated with a risk of harm, according to new analysis.
FDA Approves Label Update for Semaglutide as a First-line Type 2 Diabetes Medication
The update removes a previous limitation that stated semaglutide should not be used as an initial therapy for treating patients with T2D.
Women May be More Seriously Affected by Cluster Headaches, Suggests New Research
In a study of 874 adults, more women were diagnosed with chronic cluster headache and experienced longer attacks compared with men.
Daily Dose: School-based Gardening Program Improved Metabolic Parameters in At-risk Youth
Top 10 Diets for 2023: US News & World Report Rankings
US News and World Report released its annual “Best Diets” rankings for 2023. Out of nearly 40 of the most popular diets ranked by health experts, these 10 came out on top.
