U.S. Health Care Spending Increased 4.6 Percent in 2019
Growth rate similar to that experienced in 2018 and consistent with growth rate since 2016
Fitness Apps, Trackers Boost Physical Activity
Among adults without chronic disease, apps and trackers may boost activity by 1,850 steps per day
Factors ID’d for Mortality in Nursing Home Residents With COVID-19
Increased age, male sex, impaired cognitive and physical function associated with increased odds of 30-day mortality
Cardiovascular Risk Up With Metabolic Syndrome in Psoriasis
After adjustment for all metabolic syndrome factors, blood pressure, waist circumference linked to noncalcified coronary burden
Bariatric Surgery Patients Not Getting Recommended Follow-Up Care
Annual proportions of patients receiving blood tests specific to bariatric surgery, prescription nutritional supplements low
Appetite-Regulating Hormones Lower After Sucrose Versus Glucose
Increases in glucose, insulin, GLP-1, PYY less robust with sucrose versus glucose ingestion; increases in glucose, PYY smaller in obese adults
Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes Improved During Lockdown
Decrease in alcohol consumption, easier diabetes control perception were factors associated with better glycemic control
USDA, HHS Update Dietary Guidelines for Americans
2020 to 2025 guidelines recommend customizing nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preference, cultural traditions
E-Cigarettes as Consumer Devices May Not Improve Smoking Cessation
In randomized clinical trials, e-cigarette use linked to more quitting for smokers provided e-cigarettes versus conventional therapy
Ongoing Exposure to Stressors Harms Health
So-called allostatic load increases with age but increases more sharply among Black, Latino populations
