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Increasing daily consumption of nuts is associated with less long-term weight gain and a lower risk for obesity in adults

Nut Consumption Tied to Less Annual Weight Gain, Obesity

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Findings seen for increased consumption of total nuts as well as walnuts, other tree nuts, peanuts

American Academy of Otolaryngology, Sept. 15-18

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The 123rd American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting and OTO Experience The annual meeting of the American Academy of...
The recall of the commonly prescribed blood pressure drug losartan has been expanded once again to include an additional five lots.

More Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled

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Some lots of losartan contaminated with the cancer-causing chemical N-methylnitrosobutyric acid
A 50-year-old man has become the second patient in Kansas to die from lung damage tied to electronic cigarette use. That brings the national total of deaths from this illness to nine

Vaping-Related Death in Kansas Brings National Total to Nine

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In all, 530 people have possible or confirmed lung injuries from the vaping-linked lung illness
In 2016

Exposure to Insecticide Might Explain ‘Sonic Attack’ in Cuba

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Examination of 26 Canadian diplomats found traces of cholinesterase-inhibiting insecticides
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends using a urine culture to screen pregnant persons for asymptomatic bacteriuria (Grade B recommendation) but does not recommend screening nonpregnant adults. These recommendations form the basis of a final recommendation statement published in the Sept. 24 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screening in Pregnancy

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No net benefit seen for screening, treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria for nonpregnant adults
Women with frequent or persistent vasomotor symptoms during the menopause transition have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease events

Vasomotor Symptoms in Women Tied to Higher Risk for CVD Events

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Frequent baseline VMS linked to higher risk for later CVD events; more visits also linked to CVD events
There is a strong association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency (<50 nmol/L) and increased mortality

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased Mortality

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Association strongest in younger and middle-aged groups and for diabetes-related deaths
A stepped care approach seems beneficial for insomnia treatment among cancer survivors

Behavioral Treatment Helps Reduce Insomnia in Cancer Survivors

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Insomnia Severity Index scores improved for many cancer survivors with single sleep education session
Young female athletes take longer than young male athletes to recover from sports-related concussion

Girls Take Longer to Recover From Concussion Than Boys

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Sex difference in concussion recovery may be explained by delay in seeking specialty care