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People who are resistant to aspirin may be at risk for larger

AAN: Aspirin Resistance Predicts More Severe Stroke

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What causes aspirin resistance isn't known
Chronic noncancer pain patients who use benzodiazepines daily frequently have multiple comorbid mental health conditions and higher rates of emergency health care use

Noncancer Pain Patients Commonly Use Benzodiazepines

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High prevalence of benzodiazepine use is inconsistent with guidelines
Postmenopausal women who are at high risk for fractures may also be at increased risk for gum disease

High Fracture Risk Could Indicate Periodontal Disease Too

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Women with high fracture risk scores showed the strongest signs of gum disease
Men who use saunas frequently may be less likely to die from heart disease

Frequent Sauna Use Linked to Heart Health Benefits in Men

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More frequent use, longer times per session decrease cardiovascular mortality odds even more
More people are dying from hypothermia in the United States

CDC: Increase in Hypothermia Deaths Over Past Decade

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Those most at risk include seniors, the mentally ill, and those living alone
Survival rates are improving for many people with cancers of the breast

Americans Living Longer Post-Cancer, but Disparities Remain

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Study shows biggest improvements in people diagnosed between ages 50 and 64
The number one determining factor for selecting a doctor is whether the physician is in-network

Patients Say Cost Matters Greatly in Choosing Doctor

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Reasons to leave include unprofessional staff, difficulty getting scheduled, long wait to see doctor
New research links the varicella zoster virus to giant cell arteritis. The study was published online Feb. 18 in Neurology.

Varicella Zoster Linked to Giant Cell Arteritis

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Patients should take antiviral medications along with steroids, say researchers
Doctors appear less likely to get divorced than most other health care professionals

Doctors, Pharmacists Least Likely Health Pros to Divorce

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But women physicians 1.5 times more likely than male counterparts
For older adults with physical impairments

Household Movement Benefits Elderly With Mobility Issues

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Less sedentary time translates into cardiovascular benefits