Cervical Cancer Screening Rates May Be Impacted by Disasters
In Japan, cervical cancer screening rates decreased in areas affected by 2011 earthquake and tsunami
Reduced Power Plant Emissions Tied to Better Asthma Measures
Local residents used less rescue medication, had fewer asthma-related hospitalizations, ED visits
ADHD Rates Up in Veterans
Rates more than doubled for veterans in the VA health system from 2009 to 2016
Child Obesity Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Young Adulthood
Second study shows increased risk for anxiety and depression among girls and boys with obesity
Diabetes Increases Risk for Poorer Prognosis in COVID-19
Increased inflammatory response in COVID-19 patients with diabetes thought to worsen pneumonia
Risk for Severe COVID-19 May Be Up in People With COPD, Smokers
COPD patients, smokers have up-regulation of ACE-2, the cellular entry receptor for SARS-CoV-2
Probiotics May Help Reduce Mild-to-Moderate Acne Symptoms
Treatment with probiotics may help augment the skin's natural defenses against acne
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction May Cut IBS Symptoms
Increased ability to retain present-moment focus and to act with awareness tied to symptom improvement
Higher Vitamin D From Food May Protect Against Heart Disease
Findings of protective effect were stronger in men
Ovarian Insufficiency Not Tied to Higher Risks for Obesity, Diabetes
Study followed women with high and low ovarian reserves over a median time period of 16 years
