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The number of American seniors who die from fall-related injuries has nearly doubled since 2000

CDC: Mortality Rate From Falls Up for U.S. Seniors

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Researchers also report that car crashes cause 1 in 7 unintentional deaths in older Americans
Medical students report wanting to learn more about topics that are not currently being taught

Medical Students Want to Focus Learning on Preparing for Future

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Desired topics include leadership training, health policy, health economics, experiential learning

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, May 2-6

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The 63rd Annual Clinical Meeting the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists The annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists...
Screening rates for colorectal

CDC: CA Screening Rates Below Healthy People 2020 Targets

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Includes tests for colorectal, breast, and cervical malignancies
Americans' levels of triglycerides have dropped significantly in the past decade

CDC: Triglyceride Levels Falling for Americans

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But many people still at risk
For uninsured adults

Pre-ACA, Average Price of PCP Appointment $160 for Uninsured

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Prices significantly lower at family care practice office, in offices in ZIP codes with higher poverty rates
As a result of the Affordable Care Act

ACA Tied to Nearly 17 Million Gaining Health Coverage

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But many Americans still can't afford medical care
Statin use does not lower the risk of psoriasis

Statins Don’t Reduce Psoriasis Risk

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Findings among patients with high, long-term adherence to statins
For patients with stable ischemic heart disease and objective evidence of ischemia

PCI Beats Medical Tx in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

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Reduced risk of mortality for PCI vs. medical therapy in patients with objective evidence of ischemia
More than half of the food and beverage products marketed to children do not meet the federal Interagency Working Group's nutrition recommendations

Many Foods Marketed to Children Don’t Meet Nutrition Guidelines

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53 percent of products advertised do not meet Interagency Working Group's recommendations