Washington D.C. Nabs Highest American Fitness Index Ranking
Followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul and San Diego as places that encourage exercise
DDW: Menopausal Hormone Tx Linked to Risk of Lower GI Bleeds
No difference in incidence of upper GI bleeding in MHT users, non-users
Most Distinctive Causes of Death Mapped by U.S. State
Map depicts variety of causes, including 15,000 HIV deaths in Florida, 22 syphilis deaths in Louisiana
Not All With Dense Breasts Have High Interval Cancer Risk
Five-year risk plus breast density can best identify women at high risk for interval cancer
ATS: Sleep Apnea May Boost Depression Risk in Men
Researcher says cause and effect can't be proved, but link between the two conditions is strong
Mortality, Stroke Risks Vary Widely After Carotid Stenting
Stroke, death more common at some centers than others
Pain Med Rx + Medical Cannabis Doesn’t Seem to Up Abuse Risk
But researchers say doctors should be kept informed of dual usage
Admission Not Necessary for Many ER Patients With Chest Pain
Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers say
Shift Work Tied to Poor Health Indicators, Metabolic Syndrome
Excess weight, sleep issues more common among those with changing schedules
AAFP Urges CMS to Safeguard Continuity of Care for Seniors
AAFP, other groups concerned about commercial entities undermining value of annual wellness visit
