Opposites May Not Attract After All, Study of Millions of Couples Finds
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There’s an adage that in romantic relationships, opposites attract. Now, a large, new study confirms that just like many old sayings, it’s wrong.In an analysis of about 200 studies involving millions of couple…
Learn MoreHypertension, Anemia Contribute to Racial Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hypertension and anemia contribute to racial disparities in severe maternal morbidity (SMM), according to two studies published online Sept. 7 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.Stephanie A. Leonard, Ph.D., from Stanf…
Learn MoreFood Additive Emulsifier Intake Linked to Risk for CVD
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Intake of food additive emulsifiers is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Sept. 6 in The BMJ.Laury Sellem, Ph.D., from Université Sorbonne…
Learn MoreUpfront Combo Lipid-Lowering Therapy Best for Acute Coronary Syndrome
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), an upfront combination lipid-lowering therapy is significantly better than statin monotherapy for all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Se…
Learn MoreSmall Changes in Bone Mineral Density Can Reduce Hip Fracture Risk
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Small changes in bone mineral density (BMD) across populations can lead to a reduction in the incidence of hip fractures, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Resear…
Learn MoreLinguistic Disparities Impact Patient Access to Cancer Care
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For non-English-speaking patients, linguistic disparities affect access to cancer care, according to a study published in the September issue of the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.Debbie …
Learn MorePatients May Not Have Choice in Behavioral Health Visit Modality
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many patients do not have a choice of whether they receive in-person or remote behavioral health care, according to a report published online Sept. 5 in Health Affairs.Jessica Sousa, M.P.H., from RAND Corporat…
Learn MorePulmonary Embolism-Related Mortality Remained Unchanged From 2006 to 2019
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Mortality related to pulmonary embolism (PE) has remained unchanged since 2006 and is higher among men, Black patients, and those living in rural areas, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in the Anna…
Learn MoreBlack-White Disparities in Cognition Declined Between 2008 and 2017
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, the prevalence rates of cognitive problems, functional limitations, and activity of daily living (ADL) limitations remain higher in Black than White U.S. seniors, although disparities in cogn…
Learn MoreAn Exercise-Induced Hormone Might Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Therapies based on a hormone people make while exercising may be the next frontier in treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.Researchers have found that the exercise-induced hormone irisin may …
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