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Americans are more likely to be stressed and worried than people living in poorer parts of the world

Poll: Americans Among Most Stressed People in the World

Younger and poorer Americans driving new highs for reports of stress, worry, anger
A total of 704 cases of measles were reported in the United States from Jan. 1 to April 26

CDC: 704 Measles Cases Reported in U.S. Through April 26, 2019

Thirteen outbreaks were reported; six of these were linked to underimmunized close-knit communities
Ambiguous genitalia in newborns may be more common than previously thought

Ambiguous Genitalia in Newborns Not Uncommon

Ratio of prematurity, small for gestational age higher in newborns with disorders of sex development
Sixty-nine percent of pediatric residents report caring for gun injuries during their training

Most Pediatric Residents Report Caring for Gun Injuries

Almost all residents agree pediatricians should ask about guns in the home, ask parents to lock guns
Some caregivers of children have influenza vaccine hesitancy and hold inaccurate beliefs about influenza vaccination and disease

12 Percent of Caregivers Have Pediatric Flu Vaccine Hesitancy

Most hold inaccurate beliefs about flu, flu shots, including believing child will be protected with one shot
The first treatment has been approved for children with systemic lupus erythematosus

FDA Approves First Treatment for Pediatric Lupus

Approval based on study showing children who received Benlysta plus standard therapy had lower risk for flare
Across U.S. worksites

Prevalence of Workplace Health Promotion Programs Low

Proportion of programs increased from 2004 to 2017, but only 17.1 percent had comprehensive programs in 2017
Among older adults

Poor Olfaction Tied to Elevated Long-Term Mortality in Seniors

Correlation evident for those who reported excellent-to-good health at baseline, not fair-to-poor health
The addition of liraglutide to metformin is effective and safe for children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes

Liraglutide Added to Metformin Effective for Type 2 Diabetes

Trial shows superiority of liraglutide with respect to glycemic control in children, adolescents
Better overall diet quality is significantly associated with lower odds of impairment in physical function among older men

Healthy Diet Tied to Lower Odds of Physical Impairment in Men

Findings seen for higher intake of vegetables, nuts, legumes, and lower intake of meat, sugary drinks