Highest rates of SCD seen for patients with schizophrenic disease; 10-year excess loss of life expected for 18-year-olds with psychiatric disorder
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
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
Exposure to Inorganic Arsenic in Drinking Water Increases Cardiovascular Risk
Risk for ischemic heart disease elevated even at exposure levels below the current regulatory limit of 10 µg/L
FDA Appoints New Head of Medical Devices
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has appointed Dr. Michelle Tarver to head its division …