SABCS: Breast Cancer Mortality Rates Globally Diverse
Many countries seeing declines, but some Latin American nations, South Korea seeing increases
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
Yoga Helps Control BP in Patients With Prehypertension
Patients who added the practice to a healthy lifestyle saw their pressure levels drop
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
Insomnia Found to Be Highly Prevalent in Adults With Asthma
Lack of sleep also tied to more frequent health visits for those with asthma
SABCS: Aromatase Inhibitors Tied to Reduced Endothelial Function
Women on aromatase inhibitors exhibit less elasticity in their blood vessels
