CDC: Deaths From Exposure to Heat-Related Conditions Identified
Total of 10,526 deaths identified during 2004 to 2018; rates up for men, older adults, AI/ANs
Stressful Life Events May Up CHD Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Findings for coronary heart disease risk seen in large study of postmenopausal women with T2DM
Hallucinations Tied to Mental Illness in Individuals With Seizures
Hallucinatory experiences also strong risk marker for suicidal behavior in those with seizures
Sexual Inactivity Has Increased Among U.S. Men, Women
More 18- to-24-year-old men report having had no sexual activity in 2016-2018 versus 2000-2002
Familial Psychiatric History Common in Bipolar Disorder
Patients with versus without familial history tend to need more treatment but have similar response
Stay-at-Home Orders Challenging Obese Patients
Survey respondents report difficulty in achieving weight loss goals, deteriorating mental health
Volunteering Linked to Reduced Risk for Mortality in Seniors
Volunteering for ≥100 hours/year also tied to greater physical activity, better psychosocial outcomes
Worsened ADHD Behaviors Reported for Children During COVID-19
Significant predictors of ADHD behaviors included children's, parents' overall mood, children's study time
Psychological Distress Up Among U.S. Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic
Young adults, low-income adults, and Hispanic adults have highest prevalence of distress
Risk Factors for Suicide ID’d in Health Care Professionals
Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry, job problems, legal problems, physical health problems increase risk
