EPA Finalizes Tough New Standards on Lead Paint Dust
FDA Appoints New Head of Medical Devices
Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Older Brain Age in Late Midlife
Participants with two to three and three or more poor sleep characteristics have 1.6- and 2.6-year older brain age
Adult Hypertension Prevalence 47.7 Percent From August 2021 to August 2023
Hypertension increased with age, from 23.4 percent for those aged 18 to 39 years to 71.6 percent for those aged 60 years and older
Risk for Psychiatric Disorders Up for Offspring of Moms With Eating Disorder
Offspring of mothers with a history of eating disorder or prepregnancy BMI outside normal have increased risk
Balancing on One Leg Is Most Reliable Measure of Neuromuscular Aging
One-leg balance surpasses other measures of strength, gait, and balance in both men and women
Poor Cardiovascular Health Linked to Composite of Poor Brain Health
Individuals with poor or intermediate cardiovascular health have increased risk for composite of stroke, dementia, late-life depression
Removing Screen Time for One Hour Before Bed Aids Toddlers’ Sleep
Study shows removing screen time from toddlers who are used to it is feasible
FDA Approves Vyalev for Advanced Parkinson Disease
Vyalev is the first and only subcutaneous 24-hour continuous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for treatment of motor fluctuations
Demographics, Smell Test, and Cognitive Test Can Predict Cognitive Decline, Dementia
Combination provides cost-effective approach with accuracy comparable to positron emission tomography