Air pollution may increase dementia risk
Systematic review and meta-analysis suggest exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) may increase the risk of developing dementia. …
Plant-based low-carbohydrate diet linked with lower risk of premature death for people with type 2 diabetes
Following a low-carbohydrate diet comprised primarily of plant-based foods was significantly associated with lower risk of premature death among people with type 2 diabetes. …
Following healthy lifestyle may reduce long COVID risk
Adherence to a healthy lifestyle, including healthy body weight, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and a high-quality diet, is associated with lower long COVID risk. …
Variety of healthy eating patterns linked with lower risk of premature death
Large cohort study finds that adherence to at least one of four healthy eating patterns is associated with a lower risk of premature death. …
Epstein-Barr virus may be leading cause of multiple sclerosis
New findings suggest multiple sclerosis is caused by Epstein-Barr virus infection. …
Long-term exposure to permissible concentrations of air pollution linked with increased mortality risk
Long-term exposure to low concentrations of air pollution may be causing tens of thousands of early deaths each year among elderly people in the U.S. …
Following a variety of healthy eating patterns associated with lower heart disease risk
Greater adherence to a variety of healthy eating patterns linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. …
Excessive antibiotic prescriptions for children in low-, middle-income countries
Study finds that in low- and middle-income countries many of the antibiotic prescriptions given to children are unnecessary and might exacerbate resistance. …
Air pollution linked with new causes of hospital admissions
Hospitalizations for several common diseases have been linked for the first time with short-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5). …
Hypertension poorly managed in low- and middle-income countries
Health systems in low- and middle-income countries are poorly prepared for the increasing number of people with high blood pressure, with more than two-thirds of people affected going without treatment, …
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