RSNA: Levothyroxine Tied to Bone Loss Over Time in Older Adults
Authors say findings may be due to relative excess of thyroid hormone even when treatment is targeted to reference range goals
Long-Term Exposure to Wildfire PM2.5 Tied to Higher Odds of Dementia
Increased odds of dementia diagnosis seen with increase in three-year mean of wildfire, nonwildfire PM2.5 exposure
CDC Reports Infant Death From Listeria Outbreak Tied to Ready-to-Eat Meats
More than 72,000 pounds of meat and poultry products made by Yu Shang Food have been recalled
President-Elect Trump Names His Picks to Head the CDC and FDA
In addition, the president-elect has chosen his nominee for surgeon general
Worse Outcomes Seen for Seniors With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Polypharmacy
Older adults with ADRD and polypharmacy experience more symptoms, have negative health outcomes
24.3 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Chronic Pain in Past Three Months in 2023
Chronic pain, high-impact chronic pain prevalence increased with age; American Indian and Alaska Native non-Hispanic adults more likely to have chronic pain
High Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
For people with a moderate/high polygenic risk score, high CRF attenuates all dementia risk
Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Seniors With Overweight
Reduction seen in overall cohort and in those with BMI >30, hypertension
Study Assesses Risk for 28-Day Hospitalization for Adults With RSV
In three databases, 4.5, 6.0, and 6.2 percent of medically attended RSV patients experienced 28-day all-cause hospitalization
