Plant-Centered Diet May Lower LDL Cholesterol, CVD Risk
Diet low in saturated fat also associated with lower LDL-cholesterol, but not long-term risk for cardiovascular disease
Stroke Risk Up for Offspring of Moms With HTN in Pregnancy
Link between maternal hypertension during pregnancy and ischemic heart disease in offspring did not persist in sibling analyses
Family History Doubles Asthma Risk for Preschoolers
Rates for boys decline with age but stay steady among girls; rates higher among Black versus non-Hispanic White children during preschool years
Stressors of Integrating Work, Life Higher for Female Faculty
Since COVID-19, faculty more likely to consider leaving, reducing employment, especially female faculty members
California Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions
However, reopening does not mean the pandemic is over, and some public health measures will still be in place for 'mega events'
Risk for Adverse Events Not Increased After COVID-19 Vaccine in IBD
Frequency of adverse events was higher for those younger than 50 years, individuals with prior COVID-19 history
Most U.S. Adults Do Not Eat Enough Dietary Fiber
Less than 10 percent of adults typically meet the adequate daily fiber intake of 14 g per 1,000 kcal of energy intake
Catch-Up Vaccinations for Children, Teens Lagging Behind
Vaccinations substantially declined during March to May 2020; increase seen in June to September, but not enough to catch up
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Shines in Latest Trial
Company says there were no cases of hospitalization or death among people who received the vaccine
CDC Changes Mask Rules for Fully Vaccinated People Using Public Transportation
Agency said new policy applies to 'airplanes, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares, maritime transportation, trolleys, and cable cars'
