Cutting Social Isolation, Loneliness May Lower Mortality in People With Obesity
Authors say findings support efforts to improve social isolation, loneliness
American Lung Association Blasts Biden for Inaction on Menthol Cigarette Ban
Heart Disease Still the Leading Cause of Death in the United States
Death rates from cardiovascular disease have fluctuated over the years and trended upward recently
Air Pollution Emissions Down Since 1970 Clear Air Act, but Inequities Persist
Racial/ethnic disparities identified, especially in industry and energy generation source sectors
Palliative Telecare Team Aids QOL, Health Status for Chronic Conditions
Findings observed for veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, or interstitial lung disease
Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Increase in Sedentary Behavior
Authors say air pollution may create feedback loop, increasing risk for chronic disease
Severe QT Prolongation Common in Users of Antipsychotic Medications
In a recent study, severe QT prolongation occurred in 13.0 percent of quetiapine and 14.2 percent of haloperidol users
Adolescent Fitness Tied to Cardiometabolic Health Years Later
Findings seen particularly for adolescent cardiorespiratory fitness and later cardiometabolic health
Older Adults Average 20.7 Total Health Care Contact Days a Year
Factors linked to more ambulatory contact days include younger age, female sex, White race, non-Hispanic ethnicity
Ordering Palliative Care Consult by Default Increases Rate of Consultation
Findings seen in older hospitalized patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dementia, or kidney failure
