Novo Nordisk CEO Grilled by Congress Over Price of Ozempic
Residing in Low-Income, Low Food-Access Neighborhoods Tied to Higher Child BMI
Residence during pregnancy and early childhood associated with body mass index measured through 15 years
Metal Exposure Tied to Atherosclerosis Progression
Findings show increases for coronary calcification with higher exposure even when adjusting for clinical factors
Prevalence of Obesity 40.3 Percent in U.S. From August 2021 to August 2023
No significant change in prevalence of obesity seen from 2013-2014 to August 2021-2023, but prevalence of severe obesity increased
Extreme Temperature-Related Deaths Set to Increase by Mid-21st Century
Greater increases projected from the current period to mid-21st century for non-Hispanic Black versus White adults
Higher Burden of Comorbidity Linked to Worse Clinical Outcomes in MS
Presence of three or more comorbidities, two or more cardiometabolic comorbidities, one psychiatric disorder linked to evidence of disease activity
Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease Higher for Seniors With Cancer
Greatest incidence seen for metastatic, hematological, and lung cancer; increased risk for CVD seen with chemotherapy
High Levels of Well-Being Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease
General happiness plus satisfaction with family, friendships, health, and finances tied to CVD risks
Study Reveals No Link Between HDL Cholesterol and Movement Disorders
Findings seen among adult psychiatric inpatients taking an antipsychotic
Endovascular Therapy Improves Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in HFpEF
Improvement seen in aortic function, with significantly reduced augmentation index and pulse wave velocity and increased compliance
