AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDementia Prevention (NYU Langone): A new long-term study from NYU Langone finds midlife brain health can be protected for more than a decade by avoiding three risk factors—healthy blood pressure, no diabetes, and no smoking—highlighting a practical, prevention-first path for lowering dementia risk. Cancer Prevention (Ovarian Cancer): Two surgeons describe a shift toward earlier ovarian cancer prevention, noting that many women are diagnosed only after emergency-room visits and that proactive steps can improve odds of catching disease sooner. Food Safety (Cyclospora): CDC reports cyclospora linked to iceberg lettuce has spread across 15 states, with cases now reported in at least 47 states this year, keeping New Yorkers on alert for contaminated produce. Healthcare Costs (No Surprises Act): A federal appeals court struck down part of the formula used to calculate protections against unexpectedly high out-of-network bills, a move that could affect how New Yorkers face surprise medical costs. Public Health Policy (Vaccines): President Trump’s executive order would scale back and space childhood shots into separate visits, while New York health officials say it doesn’t change current childhood vaccine rules yet. Heat & Safety: Multiple advisories and guidance updates continue as extreme summer conditions raise risks for heat illness across NYC and nearby areas.
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