US states with high obesity almost doubles to 16, CDC says
The number of U.S. states where more than a third of adults are obese has nearly doubled since 2018, according to the Centers for Disease […]
(HealthDay)—The mean amount of medical debt is greater among individuals who live in the South and in ZIP codes in the lowest income deciles, according […] The very high use of antibiotics in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is often not necessary, and risks worsening global antimicrobial resistance. New research led by […] New research led by a professor at NUI Galway is set to change how doctors treat some patients with high blood pressure—a condition that affects […] Eating a healthy, plant-based diet that includes foods like vegetables, whole grains and beans, and decreasing intakes of less healthy foods like refined grains or […] I have high cholesterol, but I can’t take statin drugs. Are there any new medications that I should consider? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s […] High blood pressure appears to accelerate a decline in cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults, according to new research published today in Hypertension. Nearly […] Sweden’s high schools will close for a month and students will instead take classes online, Prime Minister Stefan Lofven announced Thursday as coronavirus cases soar […] (HealthDay)—For patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and major bleeding is high, according to a study published […] More than 1.1 million Medicare patients could die over the next decade because they cannot afford to pay for their prescription medications, according to a […]
U.S. medical debt high, but varies geographically
Very high use of antibiotics in COVID-19 treatment could be reduced
New advice for treating high blood pressure
Diet high in healthful plant-based food may reduce risk of stroke by 10%
Q&A: Medications for high cholesterol
High blood pressure at any age, no matter how long you have it, may speed cognitive decline
Sweden moves high school classes online as virus cases surge
Rates of VTE, major bleeding high in primary CNS lymphoma
More than 1.1 million deaths among Medicare recipients due to high cost of drugs