Prevalence of Disability Up Over Twofold for Current Smokers
Disability prevalence 14.1 percent for current smokers, 6.8 percent for never smokers, and 12.6 percent for former smokers
Hormel Recalls Over 256,000 Pounds of Canned Beef Stew
ACP Issues Clinical Guideline for Statin Use in Persons With HIV
Statins recommended for persons with HIV with a 10-year ASCVD risk score of 5 percent or higher; favored for those with risk score <5 percent
High Midlife Cortisol Tied to Later Risk for Alzheimer Disease in Postmenopausal Women
Elevated midlife cortisol linked to increased amyloid deposition in the brain
Higher Social Engagement Tied to Lower Four-Year Risk for Death in Older Adults
Association partly mediated by decreased biological aging and higher physical activity levels
Pod-Style E-Cigarettes May Have Higher Abuse Liability Than Nicotine Gum
Findings seen in young adults who have never regularly smoked cigarettes
U.S. Ends $600M Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Contract
Considerable Decline Seen in Self-Reported Maternal Mental Health
From 2016 to 2023, excellent mental health decreased by 12.4 percentage points, while fair/poor mental health increased by 3.5 percentage points
Low Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Rates Seen in Cancer Survivors
One-year incidence of psychosocial therapy initiation was 12.6 percent, while incidence of medication initiation was 2.8 percent
Total Number of Excess Deaths >14.7 Million in U.S. in 1980 to 2023
U.S. mortality rose rapidly in 2020 and 2021, then declined in 2022 and 2023, remaining higher than in 2019
