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CDC: Racial Disparity Seen With Lupus-Related Deaths
Deaths among blacks occur sooner after diagnosis and at younger age compared with whites
Risk for Repeat Concussion Quantified for Pediatric Patients
16.2 percent of patients experienced at least one repeat concussion; increase in risk seen with patient age
Thyroid Hormones Not Endorsed for Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Almost all adults with SCH would not benefit from treatment with thyroid hormones
CDC: Number of Births in U.S. Reached New Low in 2018
General fertility rate and total fertility rate also dropped to record lows in 2018
Habitual Glucosamine Use Linked to Reduced Risk for CVD Events
Risks reduced for total cardiovascular disease events, CVD death, coronary heart disease, and stroke
Risk for Miscarriage Up With Benzodiazepine Use in Early Pregnancy
Risk similar for exposure to short-acting, long-acting benzodiazepines during early pregnancy
Healthy Lifestyle Recommended for Reducing Dementia Risk
Guidelines focus on physical activity, eating well, cessation of tobacco and hazardous/harmful drinking
FDA: Tattoo Inks Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
Symptoms of tattoo ink-associated infections include rashes, lesions in areas where ink has been applied
Two-Thirds of Sunscreens Fail Safety Tests
More than 60 percent of products do not provide adequate sun protection, contain potentially harmful chemicals
Light, Incremental Physical Activity Can Help Reduce Brain Aging
Each additional hour spent in light-intensity physical activity equivalent to about 1.1 years less brain aging
