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Scientists aim to combat COVID with a shot in the nose
The Biden administration held a summit on the future of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Exceeding exercise guidelines boosts survival, to a point
“I think we’re worried more about the lower end and people that are not even doing the minimum.”
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Moms using frozen embryos carry higher hypertensive risk
“More investigation is needed to determine if this is caused by the way the uterus is readied for the embryo transfer or if it’s patient...
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Metabolic syndrome raises dementia risk in under-60s
A large follow-up study found a link between dementia risk and the number of components of metabolic syndrome a person has a midlife.
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New update focuses on NAFLD in lean people
Lean individuals older than 40 with type 2 diabetes should be screened for NAFLD, urge experts.
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‘Alarming’ global rise in NAFLD
Nearly one-third of adults around the world has nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, with cases steadily increasing over the years, and with men more...
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Boosting hypertension screening, treatment would cut global mortality 7%
Targeted BP control could reduce all-cause mortality by up to 7% globally by 2050, averting up to 130 million deaths and slowing the rise of...
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U.S. News issues top hospitals list, now with expanded health equity measures
The 2022 rankings, which marks the 33rd edition, showcase several methodology changes,
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The next blood pressure breakthrough: temporary tattoos
The thin, sticker-like wearable electronic tattoos can provide continuous, accurate blood pressure monitoring, the researchers report.
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Two distinct phenotypes of COVID-related myocarditis emerge
A new study points to significantly different clinical presentations, immunologic profiles, and outcomes.
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Hypertension heightens risk for severe COVID-19, even in the fully vaxxed
Vaccinated and boosted adults with high blood pressure were more than twice likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 than were those without...