In Teens, Young Adults, High BMI May Hurt Cardiovascular Health
Using combo of methodologies suggests higher BMI may increase BP, left ventricular mass index in youth
Court Rules That U.S. Must Halt Sales of Pesticide Chlorpyrifos
Pesticide is widely used on citrus fruits, apples, and other crops
Will Lunar and Planet Dust Be Health Concerns of the Future?
Prolonged exposure could impair airway and lung function and increase risk of diseases like cancer
CDC: Rates of Opioid Use Disorder Seen at Time of Delivery Up
Rate of opioid use disorder at time of delivery quadrupled from 1999 to 2014
Dermatologist Intervention Tied to Better Sun Protection
Short intervention associated with more sunscreen use, improved patient satisfaction
Bundling Doesn’t Cut Medicare Payments for Medical Conditions
No changes in clinical complexity, length of stay, emergency visits, readmission, or mortality
Sexual Minorities Have Lower Health-Related Quality of Life
Sexual orientation-linked HRQL disparities not attenuated after controlling for job status, insurance
Teen Sudden Cardiac Death Causes Often Not ID’d on Screens
Most sudden cardiac deaths of teen soccer players due to cardiomyopathies not identified on screening
Childbearing Surgical Residents Often Feel Career Dissatisfaction
Perceived pregnancy stigma, no formal maternity leave, altered training tied to dissatisfaction
Cardiac Profiles Up With Exercise, Less Sitting in Early Old Age
Greater light, moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity tied to more favorable profile in adults age 60 to 64
