Obesity Duration Tied to Higher Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
Association was strongest for glycated hemoglobin
U.S. Hospitals Running Out of ICU Beds for COVID-19 Patients
Hospitals serving more than 100 million Americans had less than 15 percent of intensive care beds still available as of last week
COVID-19 Vaccine Caution Issued by U.K. Officials
Warning issued after two people suffered adverse reactions on the first day of the U.K. mass vaccination program
Over Half of Obese Patients Have Diabetes Remission After RYGB
Remission rates greater in younger participants and those with short diabetes duration, higher HOMA percentage B
Life Expectancy, Costs for RA Patients Examined
Lifetime expectancy after RA diagnosis found to be 26.3 years in patients diagnosed after 2003; lifetime cost estimated to be $72,953
Metformin Use May Reduce Mortality in Women With COVID-19
In overall sample of men and women, metformin use was not linked to significantly reduced mortality
Obesity Increases Hip Fracture Risk Before Age 70 in Postmenopausal Women
Obese women have higher risk for hip fracture-related mortality; on average, they have higher bone density than normal-weight, but significantly faster bone loss
More Plant Foods, Less Red Meat May Cut Heart Disease Risk
Substituting whole grains, dairy, eggs for red meat also might reduce risk for coronary heart disease
Fear of Surprise Medical Bills Keeps U.S. Adults From Getting Care
Half of adults say a surprise medical bill would cause financial hardship
