Americans Lack Knowledge About Eye Health
Survey shows gap between Americans' perceived knowledge and actual knowledge
Popular Diets May Impact Testosterone Levels in Men
Low-fat diets tied to lower testosterone, even after controlling for other factors
Cesarean Rates No Higher for Diabetes Patients Induced in 38th Week
But compared with expectant management, induction at 38 weeks tied to certain neonatal adverse outcomes
Ageism Predicts Significantly Worse Health Outcomes
Older persons who are less educated particularly likely to have adverse health effects of ageism
CDC: Many Americans Are Inactive, With Southerners Faring Worse
Agency releases new estimates of physical inactivity across states and U.S. territories
Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money
Largest savings predicted to come from simplified billing and lower drug costs
ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
Nationwide improvements in insurance coverage and access to care seen, even in nonexpansion states
History of Falls Predicts Future Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
Earlier injurious falls predicted future fractures but not major osteoporotic fractures
Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored
FDA drug review times down from 1983 to 2017, but time from clinical testing to approval did not change
FDA: Weight Control Drug Lorcaserin May Raise Cancer Risk
Health care providers should balance the benefits of taking lorcaserin against the potential risks
