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More vitamin D not better for reducing cancer or CVD incidence
The findings may be influenced by the fact that most participants had sufficient vitamin D levels at baseline.
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Olive oil intake tied to reduced mortality
Replacing 10 g/day of margarine, butter, mayonnaise, or dairy fat with the same amount of olive oil is associated with an 8%-34% lower risk of...
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Midlife cardiovascular conditions tied to greater cognitive decline in women
Even though men in midlife have more cardiovascular (CV) conditions and risk factors than women of the same age, women are more affected by these...
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SGLT2 inhibitors improve cardiovascular outcomes across groups
A comprehensive meta-analysis finds cardiovascular improvement across age, sex, and race/ethnicity for high-risk individuals with type 2 diabetes...
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New blood test could identify pregnant women who are at risk of preeclampsia
These results provide a promising outlook for pregnant women “so that they can be more closely monitored and treated by the clinicians involved...
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FDA backs Pfizer booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The agency also shortened the recommended time between a second dose and the booster to 5 months or more,
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Even light physical activity linked to lower dementia risk
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Risk for severe COVID-19 and death plummets with Pfizer booster
These findings came from two studies completed before the advent of the Omicron variant.
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Higher resting heart rate tied to increased dementia risk
“Health care professionals should be aware of potential cognitive consequences associated with elevated RHR in older people.”
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Specialists think it’s up to the PCP to recommend flu vaccines. But many patients don’t see a PCP every year
Overall, less than a third of HCPs (31%) said they recommend annual flu vaccination to all of their patients with chronic health conditions.
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AHA statement on impact of major life events on physical activity
Getting married, having a baby, or retiring from work are among events can lead to lower physical activity levels and negatively affect...