Targeting Barriers to Self-Care Benefits Seniors With Asthma
Home- and clinic-based interventions better for improving asthma control, quality of life in seniors
Access to Health Care Has Little Impact on Longevity
Social, behavioral factors account for greater portion of premature mortality than does health care
Fewer New T2DM Cases Seen in Adults on Plant-Based Diet
Intake of vitamins B2, B6 linked to reduced risk for T2DM; B12 intake from food linked to higher risk
Irregular Sleep Patterns May Increase Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Odds higher in two cross-sectional, prospective analyses after adjustment for sleep-related factors
Individualized Care Plans Advised for T2DM With Heart Failure
Diabetes mellitus, heart failure often occur concurrently, with each increasing risk of the other
Misuse of Alprazolam Common in the United Kingdom
Survey shows nonmedical use of the antianxiety drug is most common among younger adults
Single-Component Treatments Effective for Insomnia
Stimulus control and sleep restriction therapy more effective than multiple-component treatments
Job Demands, Burnout Tied to Weight Gain
Specifically, workers with heavy demands, burnout eat more poorly, exercise less
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Before Dental Work Often Unnecessary
Dentists write 10 percent of all prescriptions for antibiotics in the United States
ADA: Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Lower T2DM Risk
No significant difference in risk for type 2 diabetes seen for those receiving vitamin D, placebo
