Death Toll in Samoa Measles Epidemic Reaches 25
More than 140 new cases reported within the past day, bringing the total to ~2,200 since epidemic began
Potentially Tainted Marijuana Sold in Colorado
To date, no reports of health problems associated with the affected marijuana have been received
U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped Since 2014 for Working-Age Adults
Life expectancy increased from 1959 to 2016 but began declining in 2014 among 25- to 64-year-olds
Risk for Skin Infections, Diabetes Increase With Statin Use
Study shows mechanism of statins can induce onset of diabetes
Rates of Joint Surgery Higher With Psoriatic Arthritis
After 15 years of follow-up, 29 percent of psoriatic arthritis patients had received surgery
Expansion of Diagnostic Criteria Proposed for COPD
Expanded diagnostic criteria used to classify individuals with possible, probable, definite COPD
Maternal Efavirenz May Up Risk for Microcephaly Among Offspring
Maternal efavirenz use tied to increased risk among children who are HIV-exposed but uninfected
Overall Rate of Pediatric Nonpowder Firearm Injuries Down
From 1990 to 2016, overall rate of these injuries declined, rate of eye injuries increased by one-third
Elevated Risk for CVD Mortality Observed in U.S. Cancer Patients
Risk highest in the year after diagnosis but remains elevated compared with general population
Poll: Adults Who Vape Often Buy From Unauthorized Sellers
83 percent of survey respondents who use e-cigarettes or vaping devices report using products with flavoring
