CDC: Number of Births in U.S. Reached New Low in 2018
General fertility rate and total fertility rate also dropped to record lows in 2018
Habitual Glucosamine Use Linked to Reduced Risk for CVD Events
Risks reduced for total cardiovascular disease events, CVD death, coronary heart disease, and stroke
Risk for Miscarriage Up With Benzodiazepine Use in Early Pregnancy
Risk similar for exposure to short-acting, long-acting benzodiazepines during early pregnancy
Healthy Lifestyle Recommended for Reducing Dementia Risk
Guidelines focus on physical activity, eating well, cessation of tobacco and hazardous/harmful drinking
FDA: Tattoo Inks Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
Symptoms of tattoo ink-associated infections include rashes, lesions in areas where ink has been applied
Two-Thirds of Sunscreens Fail Safety Tests
More than 60 percent of products do not provide adequate sun protection, contain potentially harmful chemicals
Light, Incremental Physical Activity Can Help Reduce Brain Aging
Each additional hour spent in light-intensity physical activity equivalent to about 1.1 years less brain aging
U.S. Parents Worried About Child’s Communication Skills
Speech development, language concerns, and hearing issues most common concerns
Late-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Often Misdiagnosed as Type 2
Almost one-third of people older than 30 when first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have type 1
Home-Based Cardiac Rehab May Be Option for Some Heart Patients
Short-term clinical outcomes improved similarly for home-based, center-based cardiac rehabilitation
