24 percent of menthol cigarette smokers quit smoking after menthol ban; 50 percent switch to nonmenthol cigarettes
Jill Biden Announces $100 Million for Research on Women’s Health
By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY. Feb. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) — First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday announced $100 million in federal funding to fuel research into women’s health.“We will …
This Election Year, Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns: Poll
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Unexpected medical bills and high health care costs are dominating an election where kitchen table economic problems weigh heavily …
Single Dose of Zilebesiran Linked to Reduction in Systolic BP
Significant reduction seen in systolic blood pressure with zilebesiran 150, 300, 600 mg once in six months; 300 mg once every three months
Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring’s Later Heart Health
Findings show link to children’s body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol level, and glucose level
Sex-Specific Differences Seen in Link Between Exercise and All-Cause, CVD Death
Regular physical activity linked to reduced risk for all-cause mortality in women and men, with greater reduction for women
American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was held from Feb. 7 to 9 in Phoenix and drew participants from around …
EPA Will Spend $5.8 Billion to Help Clean Up U.S. Drinking Water
By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Nearly $6 billion in funding will soon be spread through every U.S. state and territory as part of a …
Acupuncture Linked to Lower Incidence of Ischemic Stroke in RA
Cumulative incidence of ischemic stroke was lower among patients receiving acupuncture versus no acupuncture
Weight Management Treatments Increase Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity
Probability of 5 percent or greater weight loss was increased with year-long exposure to any WMT