Low-to-Moderate Drinking May Protect Cognition During Aging
However, results show significant racial difference, with stronger association for Whites
Pacemaker Need Higher in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Older age, longer diabetes duration, higher HbA1c tied to increased risk for pacemaker transplantation
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Bone Health
Findings strongest for development of vertebral fracture
Many Doctors Misinformed About Nicotine’s Risks
Less than one-third of doctors correctly agree that nicotine directly contributed to birth defects
Better Cardiovascular Health Linked to Lower Incident HTN
Each 1-point increase on the Life's Simple 7 score linked to 6 percent lower risk for incident HTN
Financial Toxicity Common in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Many MS patients report lifestyle-altering behaviors or care nonadherence due to financial burden
Vaccine Campaign Would Take Six to Nine Months to Curb COVID-19
First to be vaccinated would be those with health conditions that make them vulnerable to severe illness, death
ADHD Prevalence Higher Among Blacks Than U.S. Population
Authors say results show need to up assessment, make accurate diagnoses, give culturally appropriate care
New Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Severe COVID-19
Drug is monoclonal antibody, a man-made copy of antibody produced by a recovered COVID-19 patient
Early Age at Menarche Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Health
Women with later age at menarche have higher odds of ideal cardiovascular health