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The Trump Administration is expected to announce this week that it will ban mint-

Trump Administration to Ban Most Flavored E-Cigarettes

Flavored liquid nicotine used in 'open tank systems' will not be included in the ban
Leisure-time physical activity at recommended levels is associated with a significantly lower risk for seven cancer types

Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Lower Cancer Risk

Risk lower for seven types of cancer including colon, breast, kidney with recommended amounts of PA
Modestly worse patient experiences are seen following hospital acquisition by another hospital

Patient Experiences Modestly Worse After Hospital Acquisition

No significant differential changes found in 30-day readmission rates or 30-day mortality
In regular drinkers with atrial fibrillation

Abstinence From Alcohol Cuts Arrhythmia Recurrence in A-Fib

During six months of follow-up, atrial fibrillation burden lower in abstinence versus control group
Most newly separated veterans experience high occupational and social well-being

Health Top Concern for Veterans After Separating From Military

Newly separated veterans are less satisfied with their health than work or social relationships

December 2019 Briefing – Internal Medicine

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for December 2019. This roundup includes the...
Survivors of childhood cancer remain at risk for shorter life spans

Survivors of Childhood Cancers at Risk for Shortened Life Span

Greatest gaps in life expectancy seen for those receiving radiotherapy, alone or combined with chemo
For patients with elevated lipoprotein(a) levels and established cardiovascular disease

APO(a)-LRX Found to Reduce Lipoprotein(a) Levels

Dose-dependent reduction found in patients with elevated lipoprotein(a) levels, cardiovascular disease
Patients with diabetes mellitus have an increased risk for heart failure

Diabetes Mellitus May Increase Risk for Developing Heart Failure

Increased risk for heart failure also seen in group of participants without diastolic dysfunction
The prevalence of mental distress is 16.8 percent and the prevalence of depression is 32.1 percent among adults with arthritis

Mental Distress, Depression Prevalent in Adults With Arthritis

Prevalence of frequent mental distress 16.8 percent; prevalence of history of depression 32.1 percent