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CDC Finds Vaccination Coverage Varies for Adults With Diabetes
Influenza vaccination coverage more prevalent than pneumococcal or hepatitis B vaccination
Social Isolation Can Adversely Affect Breast Cancer Survival
Weak social ties linked to higher risk of recurrence, early death, researchers say
Rate of Psychiatric Drug Use About 16 Percent in U.S. Adults
Highest rate of use seen for antidepressants
Effect of Statins on Alzheimer’s May Depend on Gender, Race
Type of statin used also makes a difference; no benefit seen for black men
CDC: U.S. Flu Vaccination Rates Low So Far This Season
Vaccination rate among health care providers about the same as this time last season
Age-Related Cataract Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Greatest odds of depressive symptoms for adults with nuclear cataract and those with less education
Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate Up From 2014 to 2015 in U.S.
Decrease of 0.1 year in life expectancy from 2014 to 2015 in U.S. population
Healthy Diet May Help Lengthen the Lives of CKD Patients
Study found eating lots of fruit, vegetables, fish, whole grains was linked to lower rate of early death
Tai Chi Found to Be Beneficial for Veterans With PTSD
Chinese exercise regimen helps veterans cope with distressing symptoms of PTSD
Higher NT-proBNP Tied to Lower Brain Volume in Older Adults
Higher NT-proBNP levels linked to volumetric and microstructural markers of subclinical brain damage
