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$260 Million Deal Averts First Federal Trial Over Opioids
The deal contains no admission of wrongdoing by the defendants
More Choices, Lower Premiums for ACA Consumers Next Year
20 more insurers will be participating in 2020, expanding consumer choice in many states
Long Sleep Duration Linked to Cognitive Decline in Hispanics
Long sleep duration predicts seven-year cognitive decline in U.S. Hispanics/Latinos
Suicide Risk Up With ARB Exposure Versus ACEI Exposure
Risk for suicide increased with angiotensin receptor blockers among individuals aged 66 years and older
Use of E-Cigarettes in U.K. Tied to Quit Rates Among Smokers
Researchers estimate 50,000+ smokers in U.K. used e-cigs as part of successful quit attempt in 2017
Insurance Plans Vary in Policies for Gender-Affirming Surgeries
Plans often deviate from recommended criteria for coverage; some insurers categorically deny access
Risk, Severity of CTE Increase With Years of Football Played
Risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy increased by 30 percent per year of football played
Depression, Anxiety, Stress Impact Adherence to Cardiac Rehab
Patients with moderate depression, anxiety, stress symptoms more likely to drop out of rehab
PTSD Linked to Early Incident TIA, Stroke in Young Veterans
Increased risk seen in cohort of young and middle-aged veterans in unadjusted, fully adjusted models
Suicide, Homicide Rates Up Among Youth Aged 10 to 24
Suicide rates increased from 2007 to 2017, while homicide rates increased from 2014 to 2017
