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Dementia on the downslide, especially among people with more education, study finds
In a hopeful sign for the health of the nation’s brains, the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping, a new study finds. » Read more Source: Science Daily
What you need to know about this year’s flu vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 49,000 flu-related deaths occur annually. Internal medicine specialist Dr. Vandana Bhide, who treats many hospitalized flu patients at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Jacksonville, Fla., offers advice and information on this year’s flu strains, available vaccines and tips to avoid getting the flu. » Read more […]
Vitamin D insufficiency and asthma in a US nationwide study
For this research work, the specialists aimed to investigate vitamin D insufficiency, asthma, and lung function among US children and adults. They demonstrate racial/ethnic–specific associations between vitamin D insufficiency and current asthma or wheeze in children and adults. Moreover, they also reported parallel recent decrements in the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and asthma. » […]
Common diseases as determinants of menopausal age
In this study, researchers investigate the impact of the diagnosis of common diseases before menopause on age at natural menopause (ANM) onset. It was concluded that the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and depression were seen to delay menopause. » Read more Source: MDLinx
Diet can impact migraines
Eliminating that morning ‘Cup of Joe,’ consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential headache triggers for individuals battling migraines, says Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. » Read more Source: Science Daily
ACP: Internists crucial component in pediatric to adult health care transition
To lessen the current health care gap among young adults aged 18 to 25 years, internists can help prepare these patients for a successful transition from pediatric to adult care, according to an article by the ACP published in Annals of Internal Medicine. » Read more Source: Healio
Dementia on the downslide, especially among people with more education, study finds
In a hopeful sign for the health of the nation’s brains, the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping, a new study finds. » Read more Source: Science Daily
Lowering systolic blood pressure would save more than 100,000 lives per year, study finds
Intensive treatment to lower systolic (top number) blood pressure to below 120 would save more than 100,000 lives per year in the United States, say scientists. » Read more Source: Science Daily
Scientists uncover new role of ChAT enzyme in regulating blood pressure
In a study published today in the prestigious journal Nature Biotechnology, scientists from The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and Karolinska Institutet discovered that T-cells capable of producing the neurotransmitter acetylcholine can regulate blood pressure. » Read more Source: News Medical
Exercise offers better benefits for its believers
People who believe beforehand that exercise will benefit them actually get more benefits out of it—they enjoy the exercise more, improve their mood more, and reduce their anxiety more than people who are less optimistic about it, according to a study published August 9, 2016 in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine. » Read more Source: […]