Earlier Age at Menarche Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Additionally, among women with diabetes, earlier age at menarche tied to increased stroke risk
Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care
In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors' offices
Eli Lilly Says Its New Weight-Loss Drug, Zepbound, Is Now Available
Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound, had already been approved by the FDA as a treatment for type 2 diabetes
CVD Mortality Similar With Diuretic, ACE Inhibitor, or Calcium Channel Blocker
Those randomly assigned to receive ACE inhibitor had increased risks for stroke mortality, fatal and nonfatal hospitalized stroke versus diuretic group
Walking Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes in Down Syndrome
Walking interactions can improve physical health and cognitive and executive function in adults with Down syndrome
Mechanical Thrombectomy Safe, Effective for High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism
No deaths seen at 30-day follow-up in real-world cohort
High Systolic BP Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Mortality in T2DM
Similarly, very low diastolic BP increases cardiovascular mortality risk with diabetes
2011 to 2022 Saw Little Change in Smoking Prevalence for Older Adults
However, among younger adults, significant declines were observed
Lipid-Lowering Drugs Save Lives, but Use Decreasing
In 2019 to 2020, 56 percent of patients with high cholesterol were on statins for primary prevention and 85 percent for secondary prevention
Improvements in Cardiometabolic Outcomes Seen With Healthy Vegan Diet
Twins randomly assigned to healthy vegan diet have significant decreases in LDL cholesterol concentration, fasting insulin, body weight
