Physical Activity May Cut Fatality Risk in Myocardial Infarction
Risks for instant death, 28-day death related to MI lower in those with moderate-to-high levels of past physical activity
Walmart Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Company will use COVID-19 vaccines supplied by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. to Monitor Air Travelers From African Nations With Ebola
As of Feb. 25, Guinea had nine Ebola cases, five deaths; the Democratic Republic of the Congo had eight cases, four deaths
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Easy to Update in Response to Variants
Oxford team working on modifying vaccine to fight new variants, expects new version to be available in the fall
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Found in Diagnosis, Treatment of ADHD
Asian, Black, Hispanic children less likely to be diagnosed than Whites; White children more likely to receive some treatment
High Glycemic Index Diet May Up Risk for CV Disease, Death
Diet with a high glycemic index linked to increased risk for major CV event, death for those with, without preexisting cardiovascular disease
Childhood ADHD May Raise Risk for Later Psychotic Disorder
Findings based on systematic review and meta-analysis of pooled data from 12 studies involving more than 1.85 million participants
Prescription Opioid Misuse Tied to Increased Suicide Behaviors in Youth
Students who report current POM more likely to report considering attempting suicide, making a suicide plan, attempting suicide
COVID-19 Outcomes No Worse for People With Asthma
Patients with asthma may have a lower risk for becoming infected
Mortality Lowest With Five Servings of Fruit, Vegetables/Day
Lowest mortality seen with two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables; no additional risk reduction seen with higher intake
