Study Supports Smoking Cessation for Smokers of Any Age
Even patients quitting in their 60s can add years to their lives, researchers find
CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills
More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
Web-Based Cognitive Therapy Program Effective for Insomnia
Interactive program aims to build better sleep habits, researchers say
Interrupting Sitting Time Ups Blood Glucose Control in T2DM
Breaking sitting with standing, light-intensity walking may be alternative to structured exercise
AND: Vegetarian Diet a Healthy, Environmentally Sound Choice
These food plans are safe at all stages of life, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says
More HIV Patients Exhibiting Multidrug Resistance
Patients resistant to older medications also have problems with newer drugs
Psilocybin Can Pull Cancer Patients Quickly Out of Despair
Hallucinogenic drug relieves depression, anxiety quickly; effect can last for months
November 2016 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for November 2016. This roundup includes the...
PCPs Order More Food Allergen Panels Than Allergists
Also order more tests for uncommon causes of food allergy and generate higher costs
Participation in Specific Sports Tied to Significant Health Benefits
Racquet sports, swimming, and aerobics tied to lower risk of early death in study