10-Year Weight Gain Substantial for U.S. Adults
TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than one-third of U.S. adults gained 10 percent body weight or more over the last 10 years, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Obesity.Larry A. Tucker, Ph.D., and Kayla Parker, bot…
Learn MoreCoronary Artery Bypass Grafting Feasible in Patients Over 80
TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) may increase long-term survival even in elderly patients, according to a study published online June 20 in Mayo Clinical Proceedings.Kukbin Choi, M.D., from the Mayo Cli…
Learn MoreFatigue, Brain Fog, Anxiety Prevalent With Long COVID
TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Fatigue, brain fog, headache, anxiety, and sleep issues are the most prevalent symptoms among survivors with persistent symptoms after COVID-19 infection, according to a study published online June 10 in the …
Learn MoreOne-Third of Hospitals Compliant With Price Transparency for Joint Arthroplasty
TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most hospitals do not provide total joint arthroplasty (TJA) price estimates on their websites or are noncompliant when presenting related information, according to a study published online June 23 in Clinica…
Learn MoreHandgrip Strength, Neurocognitive Measures Linked in Older Adults
TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among men and women, handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with measures of neurocognitive brain health, according to a study published online June 23 in JAMA Network Open.Kate A. Duchowny, Ph.D., from the Un…
Learn MoreVisual Impairment Tied to Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults
TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Vision impairment is associated with increased risks for cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis recently published in Aging and Mental Health.Gui…
Learn MoreParents May Screen Positive for Depression Outside Postpartum Period
TUESDAY, June 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Screening for parental depressive symptoms outside of the postpartum period could identify families in need of support, according to a review published online June 28 in Pediatrics.Ava Marie Hunt, M.D., from …
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