High Fiber Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Noncommunicable Disease
Reduction in risk for range of critical outcomes greatest for daily dietary fiber intake of 25 to 29 g
Number of Colorectal CA Deaths Projected to Rise Worldwide
Mortality rates falling worldwide in many countries but expected to increase substantially in some
Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed
Critics warn private equity firms might focus on increased profitability at expense of patient care
CDC: E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Is Over
25 people were hospitalized, including two who developed kidney failure; no deaths reported
FDA: Chocolates, Candies May Be Contaminated With Hepatitis A
Worker at Bauer's Candies facility in Kentucky tested positive for hepatitis A
Increase in Brand-Name Drug Cost Mainly Due to Existing Drugs
Rising costs of oral, injectable generic and specialty drugs mostly driven by new product entry
Many Female Health Care Workers Live in Poverty
Half of black and Latina female health care workers earn less than $15/hour
Fewer Complications Found With Hybrid Surgery for Esophageal Cancer
Incidence of intraoperative, postoperative complications lower in resectable esophageal cancer
Cancer Death Rate in U.S. Decreased Continuously From 1991 to 2016
Socioeconomic inequalities are widening, but racial gap in cancer mortality narrowing slowly
ACA Coverage Gains Could Erode Without Individual Mandate
However, individual market in California not expected to destabilize because of mandate penalty
