Reduction in deep sleep, an important side effect of sleep-promoting drugs, could be happening because of hypnotics interfering with alpha3 subunits of GABA receptors in the brain's thalamus.

Individuals who recovered from COVID-19 have an increased risk of various cardiovascular disorders in the months following the acute disease.

Almost 10% of adults in the US suffer from alcohol use disorder which leads to numerous health problems and more than 1 month of workplace absence annually.

In the past 20 years, the diet quality among adults over 65 in the US has been decreasing, with 61% consuming a poor quality diet in 2018, compared with a still high 51% in 2001.

Switching from a Western diet, containing lots of fat and sodium, to a healthy diet, rich in nuts, fish, fruit and vegetables at the age of 20 is estimated to increase lifespan by more than 10 years.

High, high-decreasing and low-increasing levels of physical activity in adults over 65 were associated with a 29-52% decrease in risk of cardiovascular diseases compared to constantly low physical activity.

Drinking up to 3 cups of ground coffee per day was associated with a decreased risk of all-cause mortality, whereas instant coffee consumption did not have a significant effect on health outcomes.

People with insufficient or optimal levels of vitamin D were associated with a 35% decrease in risk of all-cause mortality compared to individuals with deficient levels.

About 20% of racial disparities in blood pressure control are linked with inequity in patient’s treatment and missed visits, mostly affecting the Black population.

The estimated number of deaths associated with vehicle-emitted pollutant PM2.5 decreased more than 25% in the US from 2008 to 2017 due to stricter emission regulation.