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
Prophylactic Antibiotic Cuts Infection Risk After Operative Vaginal Birth
Benefits seen following operative vaginal birth at 36 weeks of gestation or later
Some Cervical Cancer Screening Strategies More Cost-Effective
Most lifetime QALYs seen with cytologic testing every three years, repeated for ASC-US
Gestational Weight Gain Weak Predictor of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Meta-analysis identifies estimates of optimal gestational weight gain
Quitting Smoking While Pregnant Tied to Reduced Risk for Preterm Birth
Risk reduced even for high-frequency cigarette smokers
