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A NHANES-based study (1999–2020) finds rising atmospheric CO2 correlates with higher blood bicarbonate and opposite trends in calcium and phosphorus; although changes are small now, models suggest ongoing CO2 increases could push some blood chemistry values toward the limits of healthy ranges in the future, with bicarbonate potentially serving as a biomarker for CO2 exposure.
New NHANES data from 2021–2023 show 47% of Americans over 20 have hypertension, with 79% of those cases uncontrolled; among the uncontrolled, about 61% aren’t taking blood-pressure medications. Experts say many could reach the 130/80 target with medication and lifestyle changes, but awareness gaps and access issues hinder treatment, contributing to 664,470 deaths in 2023. The findings underscore the need for broader screening and better treatment uptake to improve cardiovascular health.
The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics has laid off key staff responsible for the vital NHANES survey, threatening the nation's ability to monitor and respond to public health issues due to loss of expertise and potential politicization of data.
A study analyzing data from NHANES found that higher dietary copper intake is associated with better cognitive test scores in older adults, especially at moderate intake levels and among those with a history of stroke, suggesting copper's potential role in supporting brain health.
A large-scale study found that lower diversity of bacteria in the mouth is associated with higher depression symptoms, suggesting the oral microbiome may play a role in mental health, with potential implications for future diagnostics and treatments.
A study analyzing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) reveals that poverty combined with chronic inflammation leads to significantly worse health outcomes than either factor alone, with a 127% increased heart disease mortality risk and a 196% increased cancer mortality risk for those affected by both factors. The research suggests a need for healthcare professionals to screen socially disadvantaged individuals for chronic inflammation and consider appropriate treatments, emphasizing the synergistic relationship between poverty and inflammation in exacerbating health risks and reducing life expectancy in the U.S.