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Heat-, Cold-Related Deaths Account for 0.1 Percent of U.S. Mortality

Of US deaths between 1999 and 2024, 0.1% had temperature exposure recorded as an underlying or contributing cause of death.
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Age at Gout Onset Declining in China Alongside Increasing Disease Severity

In mainland China, the declining age in gout onset between 2003 and 2022 coincided with greater disease severity and metabolic comorbidities.
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Sleep-Related Disorders Tied to Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women

Higher odds of hypertension were seen among postmenopausal US women with trouble sleeping or obstructive sleep apnea.
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Model Predicts Poor Outcomes Within 30 Days of a Before Medically Advised Discharge

HealthDay News — A model may predict death or illicit drug overdose within 30 days of a before medically advised (BMA) discharge, according to a study published online Nov. 11 in CMAJ, the journal of ...
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High Consumption of Ultraprocessed Food Increases Risk for Diabetes in Young Adults

Increased UPF consumption was associated with higher odds of having prediabetes and impaired glucose tolerance.
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Higher Ca×P Levels Linked to Increased Odds of Developing Hyperuricemia

Elevated Ca×P levels were associated with increased odds of developing hyperuricemia among adults in the US, especially those with overweight or obesity.