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Timing of Pubertal Development Tied to Adult Cardiometabolic Risk

Later breast development, pubic hair onset, and menarche onset each predict lower adulthood risk

Patients Interested in Learning About Preeclampsia Risk

Furthermore, survey respondents said they would be motivated to act if determined to be at high risk

Diabetes Complications More Common in Patients Not Living in Urban Areas

Findings seen for residents of remote areas and small towns compared with those living in cities

Some Recreational Activities Might Up Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Risk

Findings only for men, but authors say it is premature to counsel against these activities

Global Adult Mortality Rates Increased During COVID-19

Increase seen during pandemic period, following decrease between 1950 and 2019; child mortality continued to drop during pandemic

Insulin Out-of-Pocket Cost Caps Do Not Increase Insulin Use

Caps are associated with reduction in insulin costs, mainly driven by patients enrolled in health savings accounts

Mothers Often Engage in Nonrecommended Practices for Infant Sleep

Almost all mothers aware of ABCs of safe sleep, but many feel they are unrealistic and use nonrecommended practices

Annual Two-Dose SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Campaign Beneficial

Second booster dose resulted in 123,869 fewer hospitalizations and 5,524 fewer deaths versus single-dose campaign

Generalized Joint Hypermobility May Increase Risk for Long COVID

Hypermobility also predicts greater fatigue levels

Four in 10 Adults Choose Telemedicine Visits

Video visits less likely among older patients and those without internet access