California Bill Targets Doctors Who Sell Fake Vaccine Medical Exemptions
Bill gives state the power to investigate doctors who grant more than five medical exemptions in a year
Second Possible Death Reported in U.S. From Vaping-Related Lung Illness
Meanwhile, Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored electronic cigarettes
USPSTF Advises Meds to Reduce Risk for Primary Breast Cancer
Offer risk-reducing meds to women at higher risk for breast cancer, low risk for adverse medication effects
Ultrasonography Helps Differentiate Arthritis Types
Ultrasound found to be convenient, feasible, accurate, affordable in early diagnosis of arthritis
Microplastics Detected in Human Stool Samples
Nine plastic types detected in stool samples from eight healthy volunteers
Adolescent Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Later Depression Risk
Findings show long-term impact, regardless of current oral contraception use in adulthood
Marriage Associated With Lower Dementia Risk
Divorced, widowed, separated men show greater risk for dementia than women in same categories
Pediatric Flu Vaccine Guidelines Updated for 2019-20 Season
Any form of licensed, age-appropriate vaccine is acceptable, with no preferred formulation or product
Officials Say New York City Measles Outbreak Over
No new measles cases have been reported in the city since mid-July
Higher Risk for Noncommunicable Diseases Seen in Cerebral Palsy
Adults with cerebral palsy have higher risk for cardiovascular, respiratory disease
