o,p'-DDT exposure in normal-weight, but not overweight or obese, grandmothers linked to obesity in granddaughters

Physicians should spend more time discussing possible side effects of a newly prescribed medication during the office visit, authors say

Almost one-third of older adults on thyroid replacement therapy take at least one medication that interferes with thyroid function tests

Patterns of drug prescribing for the treatment of osteoporosis often do not follow clinical practice guidelines

Increased incidence seen in boys younger than 7 years of age; main cluster of cases located in industrial area in Northern France

Accelerometer/pedometer-only and commercial health wearable-only intervention strategies were most effective

However, racial differences in life expectancy are narrowing

Obesity, higher insulin requirements may be associated with higher mortality

Factors associated with lack of hypertension control include older age, higher alcohol use, Black ethnicity, obesity

Physicians should screen overweight, obese adults aged 35 to 70 years and refer those with prediabetes to preventive interventions