An advanced type of MRI uncovers significant lung abnormalities in children and adolescents with long COVID, according to a study published in Radiology.
Research shows just one hour of screen time increases risk of nearsightedness
Each hour a person spends squinting into a smartphone or staring at a screen increases their risk of nearsightedness, a new evidence review suggests.
Depression risk lower with GLP-1 receptor agonists versus DPP-4 inhibitors in seniors, study reveals
For older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) is associated with a modestly lower risk for depression compared with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP-4i) use, according to a study published online Feb. 25 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Listeria reported in shakes used in nursing homes, leading to hospitalizations and deaths
Frozen supplemental shakes sold to hospitals and long-term care facilities in 21 states are making people sick and have already led to 12 deaths.
Antidepressants linked to faster cognitive decline in dementia
New research suggests that antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others, which can help doctors make better treatment decisions, according to the paper, “Antidepressant use and cognitive decline in patients with dementia: a national cohort study,” published in BMC Medicine.
BRCA1 gene mutations may not be key to prostate cancer initiation, as previously thought
Mutations in the BRCA1 gene that are either inherited (germline) or acquired (somatic) might not be key to the initiation of prostate cancer, as previously thought, suggests the first study of its kind, published open-access in the journal BMJ Oncology.
Survey finds many Americans greatly overestimate primary care spending
This study, based on an online survey of 1,135 adults demographically representative of the U.S. population, aimed to measure public perceptions of primary care spending.
Study suggests hormones may have therapeutic potential to prevent wrinkles, hair graying
Hormones may be leveraged to treat and prevent signs of aging such as wrinkles and hair graying, according to a study, “Endocrine Controls of Skin Aging,” published in Endocrine Reviews.
Screening and treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health, say experts
Integrating routine psychological health screening and treatment during and after pregnancy may reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and improve maternal cardiovascular health, according to a new scientific statement published today in a Go Red for Women spotlight issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association. This issue focuses on research about sex differences in cardiovascular disease and their implications for care.
Childhood trauma increases incidence of heart disease in Black women, study finds
New research from Emory University indicates that childhood trauma physically alters the hearts of Black women.