Higher Vitamin C, Carotenoid Intake May Lower Risk for T2DM
And, rate of type 2 diabetes lower for participants in highest versus lowest category of whole grain intake
Half of Individuals With MI at Age 50 or Younger Are Smokers
Smoking cessation linked to reduced risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in this population
Multifactor Program Does Not Cut Serious Fall Injuries in Elderly
Rate of first adjudicated serious fall injury not reduced for intervention versus enhanced usual care
Rising Number of People Report Anxiety, Depression During COVID-19
Since pandemic began, number of people seeking mental health screening, showing symptoms up substantially
Dairy Does Not Protect Against Bone Loss During Menopause Transition
Similarly, no association seen between dairy food intake and risk for fractures
2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act Tied to Drop in Childhood Obesity
The stronger nutrition standards for school meals and snacks should be maintained, the authors say
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Profiled
Two reports describe characteristics of MIS-C seen in U.S. pediatric health centers, New York state
Interruption of Sitting May Cut Acute Postprandial Response
Interruption of prolonged sitting with light exercise reduced postprandial insulin and glucose levels
February to March 2020 Saw Surge in Hydroxychloroquine Rx
Number of patients receiving hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine prescriptions climbed across the U.S.
American Cancer Society Updates HPV Vaccination Guidelines
Vaccination should be routinely offered at age 9 to 12 years; catch-up vaccination recommended through age 26