Sustaining high overall diet quality into older age is associated with preserved cognitive function, reduced physical frailty, and chronic disease-free survival.

Minneapolis Health Department told the Intergovernmental Relations Committee the 'Health trends across communities' electronic health record program lacks steady funding and the city will advocate for roughly $2–5 million in state funds to maintain population-health analytics used for grant applications and public-health campaigns.

Jaboticaba contains polyphenols and dietary fiber that researchers are studying for their effects on oxidative stress, gut microbiota, and metabolic health. Small human trials suggest improvements in ...

Background: Only approximately half of adults with hypertension, a leading cardiovascular risk factor, achieve blood pressure (BP) control, with persistent disparities among low-income and minority populations. Wireless home BP monitoring (HBPM) with remote patient monitoring can improve BP control, but evidence is limited in medically underserved, predominantly Hispanic populations served by federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Objective: The primary objective was to evaluate the #feasibility and acceptability of wireless HBPM among predominantly Hispanic adults with hypertension receiving FQHC care. Comparing BP outcomes between wireless and conventional HBPM was a secondary exploratory objective. Methods: We conducted a 6-month, 2-arm randomized controlled pilot #feasibility and acceptability trial nested within the San Diego: Heart Attack and Stroke Free Zone program. Adults aged ≥18 years with uncontrolled or newly diagnosed hypertension (BP ≥140/90 mm Hg) were enrolled across 3 FQHC networks and randomized 1:1 by unrestricted simple randomization to wireless HBPM (Bluetooth cuff and cellular hub; weekly transmitted summaries reviewed by health coaches) or standard HBPM (home monitor with paper log). Both arms received standardized health coaching. The primary outcomes were #feasibility (proportion of 210 expected BP readings transmitted) and acceptability (postintervention satisfaction survey in the wireless arm). Exploratory analyses compared BP outcomes between arms among participants with >2 BP measurements. Results: Of 316 recruited participants, 290 (92%) were eligible, and 200 (63%) were analyzed (wireless: n=73, 23%; and standard: n=127, 40%); arm-level allocation counts were not retained. The mean age was 61 years (SD 9.1), 57% (115/200) were women, and 51% (n=102) self-identified as Hispanic, with no significant baseline differences between arms. Among analyzed wireless-arm participants, 86% (63/73) transmitted multiple readings (mean 160.6, SD 129.1) over 6 months, corresponding to 76.2% (160/210) of expected readings among transmitting participants and 66% across all 73; only 5% (7/127) of standard-arm participants returned paper logs. Of 60 respondents (82.2% response rate), 95% (n=57) agreed or strongly agreed that the device was easy to set up and use. Both arms showed significant within-arm BP reductions at 6 months (

Researchers examining 25,736 adults said metabolic dysfunction and heavy alcohol use were the leading drivers of chronic liver disease.

Researchers examining 25,736 adults said metabolic dysfunction and heavy alcohol use were the leading drivers of chronic liver disease.

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MILAN — Chinese medical technology company Sinocare is showcasing a portfolio of chronic disease management devices at EASD 2026 in Milan, spanning home monitoring, community pharmacy screening and hospital-based patient management. The company is presenting its technologies at the 62nd Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, being held from Sept. …

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