Many Doctors Misinformed About Nicotine’s Risks
Less than one-third of doctors correctly agree that nicotine directly contributed to birth defects
Better Cardiovascular Health Linked to Lower Incident HTN
Each 1-point increase on the Life's Simple 7 score linked to 6 percent lower risk for incident HTN
Financial Toxicity Common in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Many MS patients report lifestyle-altering behaviors or care nonadherence due to financial burden
Vaccine Campaign Would Take Six to Nine Months to Curb COVID-19
First to be vaccinated would be those with health conditions that make them vulnerable to severe illness, death
ADHD Prevalence Higher Among Blacks Than U.S. Population
Authors say results show need to up assessment, make accurate diagnoses, give culturally appropriate care
New Drug Shows Promise in Preventing Severe COVID-19
Drug is monoclonal antibody, a man-made copy of antibody produced by a recovered COVID-19 patient
Early Age at Menarche Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Health
Women with later age at menarche have higher odds of ideal cardiovascular health
Intensive Therapy for HTN Tied to Drop in Orthostatic Hypotension
Meta-analysis of trials shows risk for OH reduced with intensive blood pressure treatment for hypertension
Handgrip Strength May Help Predict Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Handgrip measures + conventional risk factors improve risk assessment, especially in women
Curcuma longa Extract Improves Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis
CL improved pain but did not change effusion-synovitis volume or cartilage composition
