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Human papillomavirus DNA is detected in the oral cavities of about 6.2 percent of sexually active female adolescents

HPV DNA Identified in Oral Cavity of 6.2 Percent of Teen Girls

Oral HPV detection decreased with number of years since first engaging in sexual activities
There is dramatic seasonal variation in rates of admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation

CHEST: Admissions, Deaths for COPD Vary by Season

Longer length of stay, higher hospital charges seen in January, February, March
Administering antihistamine medication to a child experiencing anaphylaxis is associated with increased odds of a delay in seeking medical care

AAP: Antihistamine Use for Anaphylaxis May Delay Care Seeking

Odds of delay seeking medical care up with administration of antihistamines to child with anaphylaxis
Most women do not express concerns with use of mother-to-mother informal milk sharing

AAP: Most Moms Unconcerned With Informal Milk Sharing

78.2 percent of mothers using informal milk sharing do not medically screen donors
Less than half of U.S children have sufficient sleep

AAP: Less Than Half of U.S. Children Get Sufficient Sleep

Sufficient sleep linked to increased odds of combined flourishing measure, individual measures
The drugs most frequently involved in drug overdose deaths in 2017 varied regionally in the United States

CDC: Drugs Involved in Overdose Deaths Varied Regionally in 2017

Overdose deaths involving fentanyl or cocaine higher in regions east of Mississippi River
Early-stage Alzheimer disease seems to put households at risk for large adverse changes in liquid assets and may reduce net wealth

Early-Stage Alzheimer Disease Has Adverse Financial Consequences

Robust evidence shows households are at significant risk for large adverse changes in liquid assets
A substantial proportion of cases of cardiovascular disease among black individuals are associated with hypertension

One-Third of CVD in Blacks Attributable to Hypertension

Authors say efforts to maintain normal blood pressure may cut cardiovascular disease
Teen use of both flavored and nonflavored tobacco decreases with enforced flavored tobacco restriction policies

Bans on Flavored Products Can Cut Any Tobacco Use in Teens

Reduced availability, decreased youth use seen within six months of policy's implementation
Adolescents who play contact sports

No Link Found Between Teen Contact Sports, Later Mental Health Issues

Football players actually are less likely to be depressed in early adulthood