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Likelihood of Dementia Getting Diagnosed Varies Widely Across U.S.

had a dementia diagnosis at any given time, and about 3 of this population is newly diagnosed each year.Comparing regions of the United States, they found the p

Sweden Reports First Case of New Mpox Strain as Africa Outbreak Continues

As an outbreak of a new strain of mpox continues in Africa, Sweden announced Thursday that it has confirmed the first case in that country.Known as the clade I

FDA Starts Phase II of Efforts to Reduce Salt Levels in Food

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced Phase II of its initial efforts to cut dietary salt intake by Americans.U.S. Dietary Guidelines reco

FDA Approves Nemluvio for Prurigo Nodularis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Nemluvio (nemolizumab) for adult patients living with prurigo nodularis.Nemluvio, administered as a prefilled

CDC: Overall ED Visit Rate 47 Visits Per 100 People in 2022

In 2022, the emergency department visit rate was 47 visits per 100 people, according to an August data brief published by the National Center for Health Statist

Work Stress May Help Bring on A-Fib

Low-paid employees under crushing work stress have a nearly doubled risk of developing a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds. White-collar worker

High Blood Pressure Raises Odds for Alzheimer's Disease

Untreated high blood pressure in your 60s could raise your risk for Alzheimer s disease later, new research shows. The good news Simple steps can ease hypertens

Problematic Pharmaceutical Opioid Use Common in Noncancer Pain

For individuals with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) treated with opioid analgesics, problematic pharmaceutical opioid use (POU) is common, according to a study p

Greater Tablet Use at 3.5 Years Tied to More Anger, Frustration at 4.5 years

Early-childhood tablet use may contribute to a cycle that is deleterious for emotional regulation, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in JAMA Pediatr

FDA Moves to Further Reduce Salt Levels in Food

Emboldened by success in its initial efforts to cut dietary salt intake by Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced Phase II of th

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