New Report IDs 12 States With Smoking Rates 50 Percent Higher Than the Rest...
28 percent of smokers live in these 12 states, even though they comprise only 21 percent of the U.S. population
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Reduced Cancer Incidence, Mortality in Men
Moderate, high CRF linked to lower colon cancer incidence; low, moderate, high CRF linked to lower prostate cancer mortality
Loneliness, but Not Social Isolation, Tied to CVD Risk With Diabetes
Loneliness was found to be a stronger predictor than lifestyle factors
One in Four Patients Die Within One Year of First Heart Failure Hospitalization
Authors say better use of guideline-directed medical therapy may cut reshospitalizations, costs
Compliance With CMS Price Transparency Rule Improved With Penalty Increases
$500,000 increase in penalty linked to a 2.9 percentage point increase in compliance
Once Again, Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Envelops Many American Cities
Between 80 million and 120 million people are affected by this poor air quality
ADA: Reductions in Body Weight With Retatrutide for Obesity
Substantial reductions seen in body weight with retatrutide treatment for 48 weeks in phase 2 trial
Uncontrolled Heart Risk Factors Common in Head, Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
Black race linked to increased risk of uncontrolled risk factors; higher rates for patients with larynx cancer
CVD Risk Factors Predict Risk of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
Authors found 17-fold increased risk for four or more MSDs and say findings point to need to prioritize cardiovascular health improvement
Benefits of Indefinite Anticoagulant Unclear After First VTE
Indefinite anticoagulation prevented recurrent VTE events, but induced major bleeding events
