Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome 32 Percent in Psoriasis Patients
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The global prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is 32 percent among patients with psoriasis, according to a review published online June 6 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venere…
Learn MoreCardiometabolic Diseases Accelerate Cognitive Decline, Dementia
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cardiometabolic disease (CMD) multimorbidity accelerates cognitive decline and conversion to dementia, according to a study published online June 16 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.Abigail Dove, from the Karolins…
Learn MoreFemale Sex Hormones Tied to Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Women
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Middle-aged women with low serum estrogen and progesterone levels are more likely to snore and report symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a study published online June 22 in PLOS ONE.Erla S. S…
Learn MoreTampons Are in Short Supply Across United States
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women are not imagining it as they view near-empty store shelves: Global supply chain issues have prompted a shortage of tampons.Reports on social media of shortages were confirmed this week by the on-deman…
Learn MorePrevalence of Substance Use Down in Youth During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of youth substance use largely declined during the first two years of the pandemic, according to a review recently published in Current Psychiatry Reports.Hannah M. Layman, from West Virginia…
Learn MoreFinancial Altruism May Indicate Cognitive Decline in Seniors
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There is a negative relationship between financial altruism and cognitive functioning in older adults, according to a study published online June 13 in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.Gali H. Weissberger…
Learn MorePrimary Care Outreach Boosts COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Primary care provider (PCP) outreach using electronic and mailed messages increases COVID-19 vaccination rates among older Black and Latino adults, according to a study published online June 17 in JAMA Netw…
Learn MoreMaternal Deaths Up With Pregnancies Complicated by Cancer
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among pregnancies complicated by cancer, the risks for severe maternal morbidity and mortality are increased, according to a research letter published online June 16 in JAMA Oncology.Koji Matsuo, M.D., Ph.D…
Learn MoreUncontrolled Diabetes Tied to Heart Failure Progression
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among older adults with stage B preclinical heart failure, uncontrolled diabetes is associated with a substantial risk for heart failure progression, according to a study published online in the June 14 iss…
Learn MoreSex Differences Seen in COVID-19 Sequelae, Long COVID
WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — There are sex-related differences in COVID-19 sequelae and long COVID-19 syndrome, according to a review published online June 20 in Current Medical Research and Opinion.Shirley V. Sylvester, M.D., M.P.H., …
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