Risk Factors ID’d for Worse QOL From Knee Osteoarthritis
Female gender, overweight, smoking, knee pain, lower income tied to rapidly worsening quality of life
Some Cities in Texas Susceptible to Measles Outbreaks
If vaccination rates continue to drop, considerable increase in potential outbreak predicted
Many Providers Fail to Discuss Sun-Safe Behaviors With Patients
Skin cancer counseling often takes backseat due to lack of time, other pressing health issues
Tuberculosis Rates for U.S. Children Are Low and Declining
Disparities persist by race, ethnicity, geography; incidence higher for those living in U.S.-affiliated islands
More Physical Activity at Any Intensity May Reduce Mortality
Higher levels of total physical activity, less time spent sedentary linked to lower mortality risk
WHO: Microplastics in Drinking Water Not a Health Risk
Microplastics are 'ubiquitous in the environment' and have been found in both bottled and tap water
Opioid Addiction Treatment Used More in States That Expanded Medicaid
Fivefold increase seen in Medicaid-covered prescriptions for buprenorphine during 2011 to 2018
Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Characterized
255 cases of infection identified in 32 states; infections linked to consumption of soft cheese, beef
Coverage With HPV Vaccine Continuing to Increase in Boys
Teens whose parents received a provider recommendation had higher coverage with HPV vaccine
Type 2 Diabetes May Impact Sleep in Middle-Aged Women
Findings show more sleep-related symptoms of symptoms of higher severity
