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Breakthrough omicron cases don't impair vascular health post-infection in young otherwise-healthy adults
New research finds vaccinated young adults who were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the "omicron wave" of late 2021 and early 2022 did not have lasting vascular impairment after active infection.
What is the risk of heart attack based on age?
Having a heart attack is less likely in younger people, and the risk increases as a person ages. People should call 911 immediately if a person has symptoms relating to a heart attack.
Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?
In a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology that included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking for exercise were less likely to develop frequent knee pain.
Dental care reduces likelihood of hospitalization for people with diabetes or coronary artery disease
In a new Mayo Clinic-led study published in the Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, researchers examined the connection between preventive dental care—that is, regular exams, cleaning and nonsurgical periodontal treatment—and the costs of care for people with diabetes or coronary artery disease.
Not All Dietary Fiber Is Created Equal
Dietary fiber gets a lot of praise for helping people feel full and for lowering the risk of certain types of disease. Yet many types of dietary fiber exist -- and they don't all work the same, according to a small new study.