Drinking Coffee May Reduce Incident CVD, Mortality Risks
MONDAY, Oct. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Intake of all types of coffee is associated with reduced incident cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology….
Learn MoreWeightlifting Linked to Lower Risk for All-Cause, CVD Mortality
FRIDAY, Sept. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Weightlifting and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) are associated with a reduced risk for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, with the lowest risk seen for adults reporting both MVPA and weig…
Learn MoreCancer Deaths Due to COVID-19 Explored in March to December 2020
THURSDAY, Sept. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — From March to December 2020, more than 16,500 deaths occurred in cancer patients with complications of COVID-19, according to a research letter published online Sept. 29 in JAMA Oncology.Xuesong Han, Ph.D.,…
Learn MoreHealthy Lifestyle Can Further Lower Risk for Death in Former Smokers
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Former smokers may additionally lower their risk for premature death by adhering to healthy lifestyle recommendations, according to a study published online Sept. 22 in JAMA Network Open.Maki Inoue-Choi, P…
Learn MoreEarly Mortality High for Aortic Dissection Patients Not Planned for Surgery
FRIDAY, Sept. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The overall mortality rate for type A acute aortic dissection (TAAAD) is about 6 percent at 48 hours, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Cardiology.Kevin M. Harris, M.D., from Minneapolis …
Learn MoreDiabetes-Related Deaths Not Decreasing in Rural Areas in the U.S.
FRIDAY, Sept. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Decreases in U.S. diabetes-related mortality during the past two decades have been concentrated in urban areas, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in Diabetologia.Ofer Kobo, M.D., from Hillel Yaff…
Learn MoreAbout 84 Percent of Pregnancy-Related Deaths Preventable
THURSDAY, Sept. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A total of 1,108 pregnancy-related deaths were identified from 2017 to 2019, and 84 percent were determined to be preventable, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Learn MoreConfirman la primera muerte por viruela del simio de EE. UU., en California
MARTES, 13 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La viruela del simio fue la causa de muerte de un adultos la semana pasada en el condado de Los Ángeles, confirmaron el martes las autoridades de salud pública.Se trata de la primera muerte conocida…
Learn MoreSummary Elixhauser Comorbidity Score Developed for Use in Older Adults
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The summary Elixhauser (S-Elixhauser) comorbidity score is well calibrated and internally validated, but has no clear advantage over other comorbidity indices, according to a study published online Sept. 13 …
Learn MoreFirst U.S. Monkeypox Death Confirmed in California
TUESDAY, Sept. 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Monkeypox was the cause of death in a Los Angeles County adult last week, public health officials confirmed Tuesday. This is the first known death from monkeypox to be reported in the United States.The Los A…
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