Genetic Susceptibility to Ovarian Cancer Does Not Modify Protective Effect of Aspirin
TUESDAY, March 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genetic susceptibility to ovarian cancer does not modify the protective effect of frequent aspirin use on ovarian cancer risk, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Lauren M. Hurw…
Learn MoreAntidepressant Augmentation Examined in Seniors With Depression
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Augmentation of existing antidepressants with aripiprazole improves well-being among older adults with treatment-resistant depression, according to a study published online March 3 in the New England Journal o…
Learn MoreRisk for Interpersonal Violence Up for Pregnant People With Schizophrenia
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People with schizophrenia have an increased risk for an emergency department visit for interpersonal violence during the perinatal period, according to a study published online March 6 in CMAJ, the journal of …
Learn MoreHigh Cardiovascular Health Tied to Longer Life Expectancy Free of Disease
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A high level of cardiovascular health (CVH) is associated with longer life expectancy free of major chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in JAMA Int…
Learn MoreOne in Four Parents Nonadherent to COVID-19 Public Health Measures
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — About one-quarter of parents reported misrepresentation and/or nonadherence to at least one of seven COVID-19-related public health measures (PHMs), according to a research letter published online March 6 in J…
Learn MoreACC: Bempedoic Acid Cuts Cardiovascular Event Risk in Statin-Intolerant
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Treatment with bempedoic acid is associated with a lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events among statin-intolerant patients, according to a study published online March 4 in the New England Journal …
Learn MoreDelayed, Irregular Sleep Midpoint Affects Belly Fat, BP Link in Teens
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adolescents, a delayed and irregular sleep midpoint during school days and on-break weekdays impacts the association of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) on blood pressure, according to a study published onlin…
Learn MoreAnatomic Stage, Receptor Status Influence Timing of Breast Cancer Recurrence
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Anatomic stage and receptor status influence the timing of recurrence for patients with local-regional breast cancer, according to a study published online March 6 in Cancer.Heather B. Neuman, M.D., from the U…
Learn MoreBurden of Alopecia Areata Significant in the United States
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The burden of alopecia areata (AA) is considerable in the United States, with people of color, especially Asians, disproportionately affected, according to a study published online March 1 in JAMA Dermatology….
Learn MoreHypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Linked to Declines in Cognition
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), specifically preeclampsia/eclampsia (PE/E), have greater declines in global cognition later in life, according to a study published online March 1 in Neuro…
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