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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

Alcohol Ups Risk for Intracranial Hemorrhage in Seniors With Fall-Related Head Injury

Self-reported alcohol use appears to be associated with a higher risk for intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in older adults with a fall-related head injury, accordi

Improving PTSD May Also Improve Diabetes Outcomes

No longer meeting diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with a lower risk for poor diabetes outcomes, particularly among yo

Women's Fracture Rates, Risk Vary by Race, Ethnicity

Racial and ethnic differences exist in fracture rates and risk among women, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Res

Study Quantifies COVID-19-Linked Deficit in Arthroplasties in the U.K.

The COVID-19-induced deficit in arthroplasty procedures is equivalent to 71.6 percent of a year of normal expected operating activity, according to a study publ

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