Intensive BP Control Has Positive Impact on Residual Life Span
Mean survival benefits varied from six months to three years for intensive versus standard BP control
Longer Lactation Might Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes
Favorable glucose metabolic biomarker profile seen among women with a history of gestational diabetes
Influence of Politics Has Not Waned in Opinions About ACA
Partisan divisions in favorable opinion of the ACA have gotten larger rather than smaller over time
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages May Adversely Affect Lipid Profile
Greater decrease in HDL, increase in triglycerides seen for regular versus low consumption level
No Compensatory Smoking Seen With Low-Nicotine Cigarettes
Two studies show no increase in smoking intensity, no increase in cigarettes smoked per day
Electronic Nose Can Detect Barrett Esophagus in Breath Test
Sensitivity 91 percent, specificity 74 percent for volatile organic compound analysis of exhaled breath
Weight Gain During Adulthood Tied to Decline in Lung Function
Weight gain over 20 years tied to accelerated decline in lung function; decline attenuated with weight loss
Wearable Sensor Data Predict Heart Failure Rehospitalization
Machine learning algorithm detects worsening heart failure and predicts impending rehospitalization
Different Foods Linked to Risk for Ischemic, Hemorrhagic Stroke
Risk for ischemic stroke lower with higher intake of fruit and vegetables, dietary fiber, milk, yogurt, cheese
Tax on Sweetened Beverages Reduced Sales Volume in Chicago
Decrease was more than 20 percent even when accounting for cross-border shopping
