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One in four adults in America report an arthritis diagnosis

CDC: Arthritis Limits the Activities of 24 Million U.S. Adults

One in four adults have been diagnosed with arthritis in the United States

Rates of Hepatitis C Testing Too Low in Baby Boomers

Screening rates remain low despite recommendations, researchers say
Getting people worldwide to eat more fruits and vegetables could significantly reduce disability and premature death from heart disease

Lack of Fruits, Vegetables Ups Global Heart Disease Burden

New analysis finds low consumption linked to more lost years of healthy life
Obese girls may face a significantly higher risk for developing allergies

AAAAI: Obese Girls Appear to Be More Prone to Atopic Disease

But same is not true for obese boys, researchers find
Only 20 percent of patients with resistant hypertension take all the medicine they're prescribed

Few Patients With Resistant High BP Take Rx As Prescribed

Failure to follow doctors' orders leads to unnecessary and costly treatment, researchers say
An initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act was formally introduced in the House of Representatives on Monday.

Republicans Introduce Affordable Care Act Replacement

Initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act formally introduced Monday
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of performing screening pelvic examination in asymptomatic

USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence for Pelvic Screening Exams

No direct evidence for benefits or harms of pelvic exam as a one-time or periodic screening test
One in every three people in the United States is now obese

Fewer Americans Actively Trying to Lose Weight

More are overweight, obese than two decades ago, but fewer are trying to shed pounds
From 2000 to 2015 there were increases in colorectal cancer screening use

Cancer Screening Remains Below Healthy People 2020 Targets

From 2000 to 2015, increases in CRC screening use, but not in breast, cervical cancer screening
Mental health patients are more likely to reject treatment if it involves only medication

Patients Reluctant to Comply With Drug-Only Psychiatric Treatment

Compliance more likely when doctors prescribe psychotherapy, researchers find