Excessive Sugar Tied to Fat Deposits Around Heart, Other Organs
These higher-risk fat deposits linked to greater risk for heart disease and diabetes
Most Using Online COVID-19 Tool Report Mild, Moderate Symptoms
Authors say self-assessment tool could ease burden on the health care system, collect useful information
Outcomes Similar for COVID-19 in Patients With, Without HIV
Rate of patients who required mechanical ventilation, died similar for those with HIV, matched comparators
CRC Risk Down With ACEi, Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Use
5 percent reduction in adjusted hazard ratio risk with each single year increase in drug use
Health Expenditures Considerable for Asthma, COPD in U.S. Workers
Annualized total medical expenditures are $7 billion and $5 billion, respectively
Most Women Unaware of Breast Implant-Related Lymphoma
Even among women with breast implants, just over half have heard of BIA-ALCL
Medicaid Expansion Contributing to Earlier Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer diagnosis earlier for low-income adults with screening-amenable cancers following Medicaid expansion
Evidence Poor for Accuracy of Serological Tests for COVID-19
Evidence for diagnostic accuracy of serological tests characterized by high risks of bias, heterogeneity
Mortality Risk Down With Meeting Recommended Exercise Levels
Larger survival benefits seen for those who engaged in both muscle strengthening, aerobic activity
Treatment Up for U.S. Adults Who Screen Positive for Depression
Likelihood of receiving treatment increased in association with having any health insurance