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Risk for Alzheimer Dementia Lower With Treated Versus Untreated HTN

Individuals with treated hypertension have a reduced risk for Alzheimer dementia (AD) compared with those with untreated hypertension, according to research pub

Not Born Equal: Preemie Babies Fall Into 3 Risk Categories

Not all babies born prematurely will suffer long-term developmental problems, a new study finds. Preemies tend to fall into three risk categories, with about on

Pain Diagnoses Seen for Most Patients With Cerebral Palsy

Most patients (89.0 percent) with cerebral palsy (CP) have one or more documented pain diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Aug. 5 in JAMA

Implant Automatically Releases Naloxone to Reverse Opioid Overdose

A new implant could help prevent overdose deaths by automatically administering the OD-reversing drug naloxone, a new study shows. The implant, about the size o

Cost of Health Care Is Big Concern for Voters Over 50

Older voters are keenly interested in the cost of health care, a new survey has found. Five of the top six health issues among older adults have to do with heal

Chemicals in Makeup, Sunscreen May Raise Odds for Dangerous Pregnancy Complication

Chemicals commonly found in sunscreen, makeup and other personal care products could be putting pregnancies at risk, a new study warns. Phenols and parabens in

Fish Oil Supplements Counteract Genetic Predisposition to High Cholesterol

Fish oil seems to counteract genetic predisposition to high cholesterol, according to a study published online July 15 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutri

Clinicians Are Interested in Climate Change Education

Most clinicians show positive attitudes toward education in climate change, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in JAMA Network Open.Wynne Armand, M.D.

Past-Month Cannabis Use Increasing Among Adults With Diabetes

Among U.S. adults with diabetes, cannabis use in the past month increased by 33.7 percent from 2021 to 2022, according to a research letter published online Jul

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases the risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Aug. 1 in Scientific Reports.Quan

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