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High levels of physical activity during the early teen years might reduce the risk of diabetes later in life

Exercise in Early Adolescence May Ward Off Diabetes Later On

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Findings shows insulin resistance peaks in early adolescence, so exercise crucial during this period
Use of legal appearance- and performance-enhancing drugs is increasing among men

APA: Use of Legal Performance-Enhancing Drugs Up Among Men

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Forty percent of men report increase in use of supplements; 29 percent concerned about use
For men whose female partners are undergoing assisted reproductive technology

Processed Meat Intake in Men May Cut Fertilization Rates in IVF

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Higher fertilization rates among couples in which male partners have highest intake of poultry
Blood manganese and mercury levels are negatively and positively associated with glaucoma

Body Levels of Trace Metals Linked to Odds of Glaucoma

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Negative association for blood manganese levels, positive association for mercury levels
For women with breast cancer

Hypofractionated Breast Irradiation = Reduced Toxicity

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Two studies show benefits for hypofractionated vs conventionally fractionated whole-breast irradiation
Primary care providers can improve the productivity of face-to-face visits with patients by identifying activities that can be delegated to another team member or performed using a different modality

How Do We Optimize Time With Patients in Primary Care?

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Some activities may be delegated or accomplished outside of the visit using a different modality
About half of the nation's hospitals are being penalized by Medicare for having patients return within a month of discharge

Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions

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Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
Approximately one-third of the public believes alcohol is heart-healthy

One-Third of People Believe Alcohol Is Heart-Healthy

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Those perceiving alcohol as heart-healthy drink substantially more alcohol
HIV can continue to multiply in patients who are responding well to antiretroviral therapy

HIV Cells Multiply Despite Effective Antiretroviral Therapy

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Antiretroviral therapy may affect progression of disease, but virus doesn't disappear
The number of U.S. infants who die before their first birthday continues to decline and is at a historic low

CDC: U.S. Infant Mortality Rate at Historic Low

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But American infants still die at rates that are higher than other affluent countries