Body Fat May Be Bigger Health Danger Than Body Size
Study finds fat levels a better indicator of early death than commonly used BMI measure
AHA: Self-Weighing Linked to Increased Eating Self-Efficacy
Increased self-efficacy over time seen for participants in high/consistent self-weighing group
Chemical Exposure Down With Switch in Cosmetics Among Teens
Chemical levels drop in teens after trying products without phthalates, parabens, triclosan, oxybenzone
ADA Issues Recs for Management of Diabetes in Primary Care
Recommendations in eight areas focus on individualized care to manage the disease
Annual Visit Rate for Obesity Is 49 Visits Per 1,000 Persons
Visits for obesity more likely to include height, weight, BP assessments; blood glucose, lipid testing
Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Certain Cancers
Study suggests that odds increase for some types of tumors, but drop for others
SCOTUS: States Can’t Force Health Care Data Release
Supreme Court rules states can't force health insurers to turn over data
AHA: Cutting Price of Fruits, Vegetables Could Prevent Deaths
Studies show reductions in cardiovascular deaths, events with decrease in price of fruits, vegetables
Spouse Education Level May Impact Choice for Rural Practice
Lower odds of working in rural HPSA for physicians married to a highly-educated spouse
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide Noninferior to Insulin Glargine
Fixed ratio of degludec/liraglutide superior to continued titration of glargine in uncontrolled T2DM
