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Does your lifestyle increase your risk of IBS?

The relationship between healthy lifestyle behaviors and the incidence of IBS.

21 Feb 2024

Annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 results in highest mortality reduction

Annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 and continuing to at least age 79 results in the highest reduction in mortality with minimal risks, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

20 Feb 2024

COVID-19 linked to higher fatigue rates, says study

A study by the CDC and Washington University found COVID-19 significantly increases the risk of developing fatigue and chronic fatigue, with higher incidence rates compared to non-COVID-19 controls.

19 Feb 2024

CDC studies show effectiveness of flu vaccines across all age groups

The prospect of the worrisome triple threat of COVID, RSV and flu was assuaged last year by the effectiveness of flu vaccines.

19 Feb 2024

What factors are associated with recent prostate-specific antigen screening in transgender women?

A new study reports on factors associated with prostate cancer screening among transgender women.

19 Feb 2024

In California, faceoff between major insurer and health system shows hazards of consolidation

For weeks, more than half a million Anthem Blue Cross enrollees who receive health care from the University of California were held in suspense.

19 Feb 2024

Prenatal Mediterranean diet reduces offspring obesity

The relationship between maternal MedDiet adherence during gestation and overweight offspring risk.

16 Feb 2024

Increasing New Year's resolutions for healthier eating, Purdue report finds

Food or nutrition-related New Year's resolutions were more popular among consumers going into 2024 compared to last year, according to the January Consumer Food Insights Report.

15 Feb 2024

Combination therapy shows promise in targeting latent HIV reservoirs

Antiretroviral therapies (ART) stop HIV replication in its tracks, allowing people with HIV to live relatively normal lives.

15 Feb 2024

Groundbreaking study sheds light on the potential of the heart to achieve self-repair and regeneration

A groundbreaking scientific study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research has unveiled a remarkable discovery that may have far-reaching implications for the treatment of heart disease.

14 Feb 2024

Le Bonheur's risk-based innovation program reduces health care use related to asthma

Le Bonheur's risk-based innovation program Changing High-Risk Asthma in Memphis through Partnership (CHAMP) significantly decreased health care use related to asthma by targeting barriers to asthma care, according to research published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

14 Feb 2024

Managing migraines and menopausal symptoms to reduce cardiovascular risks in middle-aged women

14 Feb 2024

Diabetes management program cuts dementia risk in type 2 patients

A recent study highlights the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary diabetes management program in reducing the risk of dementia in type 2 diabetes patients, emphasizing the importance of glycemic control for dementia prevention.

13 Feb 2024

Glial fibrillary acidic protein levels pinpoint future dementia risk a decade in advance

Researchers identify GFAP as a potent biomarker for predicting dementia risk over a decade before clinical diagnosis, underscoring its potential for early screening and intervention in asymptomatic individuals.

13 Feb 2024

Proteomic biomarkers in blood plasma as predictors of dementia in healthy individuals

The predictive power of plasma proteomic profiles for future dementia onset in adults without dementia.

13 Feb 2024

University of Michigan's pharmacist-centric care model replicated by CDC to tackle hypertension

Embedding pharmacists as part of the health care team at University of Michigan primary care clinics and community retail pharmacies has proven so effective in controlling blood pressure that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now replicating the model of care and expanding it to the southeastern United States.

12 Feb 2024

Complications during pregnancy linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a significantly higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship peer-reviewed journal.

12 Feb 2024

Unlocking Alzheimer's secrets: Study pinpoints APOE4's harmful effect on lipids

UNC School of Medicine researcher Sarah Cohen, PhD, and Ian Windham, a former PhD student from the Cohen lab, have made a new discovery about apolipoprotein E (APOE) – the biggest genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

9 Feb 2024

Report: Primary care doctor shortage threatens New Jersey residents

A shortage of primary-care doctors endangers United States residents in general and New Jerseyans in particular, according to a report co-authored by Alfred Tallia, chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

9 Feb 2024

Study explores traditional Atlantic diets as a potential solution for diet-related diseases and environmental sustainability

Researchers from Spain investigated the effect of a traditional Atlantic diet on health and the environment.

8 Feb 2024

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

Does your lifestyle increase your risk of IBS?

Annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 results in highest mortality reduction

COVID-19 linked to higher fatigue rates, says study

CDC studies show effectiveness of flu vaccines across all age groups

What factors are associated with recent prostate-specific antigen screening in transgender women?

In California, faceoff between major insurer and health system shows hazards of consolidation

Prenatal Mediterranean diet reduces offspring obesity

Increasing New Year's resolutions for healthier eating, Purdue report finds

Combination therapy shows promise in targeting latent HIV reservoirs

Groundbreaking study sheds light on the potential of the heart to achieve self-repair and regeneration

Le Bonheur's risk-based innovation program reduces health care use related to asthma

Managing migraines and menopausal symptoms to reduce cardiovascular risks in middle-aged women

Diabetes management program cuts dementia risk in type 2 patients

Glial fibrillary acidic protein levels pinpoint future dementia risk a decade in advance

Proteomic biomarkers in blood plasma as predictors of dementia in healthy individuals

University of Michigan's pharmacist-centric care model replicated by CDC to tackle hypertension

Complications during pregnancy linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke later in life

Unlocking Alzheimer's secrets: Study pinpoints APOE4's harmful effect on lipids

Report: Primary care doctor shortage threatens New Jersey residents

Study explores traditional Atlantic diets as a potential solution for diet-related diseases and environmental sustainability

The CAR T Veteran: A Journey of Resilience, Remission, and Advocacy

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

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