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New U.S. dietary guidelines have been released for 2015 to 2020

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Issued for 2015-2020

Guidelines include limit on added sugars and encourage daily coffee consumption
Despite initial concern from early studies

Lamotrigine in Pregnancy Not Linked to Certain Birth Defects

Excess risk of orofacial cleft estimated to be less than one in every 550 exposed babies
Consumption of processed carbohydrates and sugary drinks may affect risks of breast and prostate cancers

Glycemic Load Tied to Breast, Prostate Cancers

Preliminary study finds more reasons to improve diet
The number of adults worldwide with diabetes has quadrupled in the past 35 years

Since 1980, Diabetes Cases Have Quadrupled Globally

Major increases seen in low- and middle-income countries such as China and India
A cancer and fertility program

Cancer Care and Fertility Program Improves Patient Satisfaction

Almost all males and females who received and read information materials found them helpful
Women with eating disorders more often exhibit risky drinking behaviors than their unaffected peers

More Risky Drinking Behaviors for Women With Eating Disorders

Higher scores in scales measuring alcohol dependence, alcohol-related problems, intoxication
For patients with suspected coronary artery disease

ACC: Prognostic Value of Cardiac Noninvasive Tests Vary by Sex

Women seem to derive more prognostic value from computed tomographic angiography

The Endocrine Society, April 1-4

The Endocrine Society's 98th Annual Meeting & Expo The annual meeting of The Endocrine Society (ENDO 2016) was held from April 1 to...
The "Paleo diet" may help older women lose weight

ENDO: ‘Paleo’ Diet May Benefit Heart Health Post Menopause

Trendy eating plan may cut cholesterol, disease risks in postmenopausal women
Utah is the first state to require anesthesia for women having an abortion at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later.

New Utah State Law Requires Anesthesia During Abortion

Law applies to woman having the procedure at 20 weeks or later