The first systematic review of how the severity of infectious diseases changes with age suggests that the human immune system
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More young adults are abstaining from alcohol
Fewer college-age Americans drink alcohol, compared to nearly 20 years ago, according to a new study. Between 2002 and 2018,
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CDC reports cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults
(HealthDay)—Adult patients with current or previous severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can develop a hyperinflammatory syndrome, which resembles
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Middle-aged adults with healthy heart habits may lower high blood pressure risk years later
Better heart health, as measured by the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) scale, was associated with a significantly
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Black/white disparity in lung cancer incidence reversed or eliminated among young adults
A trend of higher lung cancer incidence rates in young Black people versus young white people in the United States
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If adults spent no more than two hours watching TV each day, they could minimise their exposure to the health risks
If adults spent no more than two hours watching TV each day, they could minimize their exposure to the health
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Teens who say their parents are overcontrolling struggle with relationships, educational goals as adults
What happens to teenagers whose parents are overbearing? A new longitudinal study sought to determine the long-term impact on youth
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Opioid addiction treatment is more widely available, but only for adults
Prescriptions for an FDA-approved treatment for opioid addiction have increased over the past decade in all age groups except the
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Reducing number of BP meds may be safe in some older adults
(HealthDay)—A medication reduction strategy is safe among some older adults treated with antihypertensives, according to a study published in the
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Chest X-rays in emergency rooms can help predict severity of COVID-19 in young and middle-aged adults
Chest X-rays performed on young and middle-aged adults with COVID-19 when they arrive at the emergency room can help doctors
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