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Armpit swelling after COVID-19 vaccine may mimic breast cancer
Some women have experienced axillary node swelling after receiving the Pzifer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The swelling mimics symptoms...
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COVID-19 vaccination linked to less mechanical ventilation
A new paper offers a “real-world” look at vaccination effectiveness, according to the authors.
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Obesity pegged as diabetes cause in almost half of U.S. cases
Data from two major U.S. epidemiology studies, MESA and NHANES, provide new evidence that obesity is the attributable cause for about 40% of...
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2021 ACIP adult schedule released
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PURE: High refined-grain intake boosts death, CVD events
Data from more than 137,000 people in 21 countries document the adverse effects of eating refined grains regularly.
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Plant-based or keto diet? Novel study yields surprising results
People who eat a low-carb, ketogenic diet consume more calories than those who eat a low-fat, plant-based diet, but with the low-carb diet, there...
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Large study weighs in on ‘fat but fit’ paradox
Physical activity reduced cardiovascular risk factors, compared with inactivity, but risk still increased with BMI.
Original Research
Pharmacists’ Bleed Risk Tool and Treatment Preferences Prior to Initiating Anticoagulation in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Outcomes Research in Review
Theory of Planned Behavior Provides A Theoretical Explanation For Enhanced Behavior Change With Genetic-Based Lifestyle Interventions
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Cloth masks provide inferior protection vs. medical masks, suggests evidence review
If cloth masks are used during PPE shortages, pairing them with plastic face shields may offer additional protection.