Florida Teen Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba
Naegleria fowleri can get into the brain when contaminated water enters the nose
Weight Stigma May Predict Binge Eating During the Pandemic
Young adults with previous weight stigma at greater risk for maladaptive eating, regardless of weight
Nosocomial COVID-19 Rare During Height of Pandemic
Among patients not hospitalized for COVID-19, 0.1 percent tested positive within 14 days of discharge
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Subsequent Rhinosinusitis
Risk for developing chronic rhinosinusitis higher for patients with IBD, especially ulcerative colitis
NAMS Updates Guidance for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
GSM is underdiagnosed and undertreated, but symptoms can be managed effectively in most cases
Controlled BP Down Among U.S. Adults With HTN After 2013–2014
Controlled BP more likely among those aged 45 to 64 years, less likely for those aged 75 years or older
Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
Middle, High School Students Mainly Use Flavored E-Cigarettes
Proportion of disposable product e-cigarette sales increased during September 2019 to August 2020
Poverty-Stricken Adults More Likely to be Calcium-, Vitamin D-Deficient
Data suggest that nutrient deficiencies affect osteoporosis risk more for poverty-stricken men versus women
Considerable Adverse Outcomes Reported for Young Adults With COVID-19
Young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 have substantial rate of adverse outcomes; 2.7 percent died
