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In 2015

Suboptimal Diet Accounted for >80,000 Cancer Cases in 2015

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Low intake of whole grains, dairy products, high intake of processed meats account for highest burden
Cancer death rates declined for adults aged 45 to 64 years from 1999 to 2017

CDC: Cancer Death Rates Decreased, Heart Disease Deaths Rose

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Cancer death rates decreased from 1999 to 2017; heart disease deaths dropped to 2011 and then increased
A half-price version of Humalog insulin is now available in the United States

Half-Price Version of Humalog Insulin Now Available

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Eli Lilly's generic version being sold under the chemical name insulin lispro
Weight gain and weight loss in older adults are both associated with an increased risk for dementia

Weight Gain, Loss in Seniors May Increase Risk for Dementia

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Significant correlation observed between late-life BMI changes and dementia risk in both sexes
Broadband penetration rates are considerably lower in the most rural counties

Poor Broadband Penetration in Rural Areas Limits Telemedicine

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Broadband penetration poor in counties with inadequate access to primary care doctors, psychiatrists
There is widespread public interest in and acceptance of homemade sunscreens

Homemade Sunscreen Recipes Commonly Shared, Offer Low Protection

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Interest in natural products includes homemade sunscreen, which offers insufficient sun protection
Four distinct clinical phenotypes have been identified among patients with sepsis

Four Clinical Phenotypes Identified for Sepsis

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Phenotype distributions similar in derivation, validation cohorts; highest mortality for γ phenotype
An increasing number of urine drug test results positive for cocaine or methamphetamine are also positive for nonprescribed fentanyl

Non-Rx Fentanyl Up in Urine Tests Positive for Other Drugs

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Significant increases seen in urine drug tests positive for cocaine and methamphetamine
U.S. health care organizations lost nearly $454 million due to clinical drug diversion in 2018

Clinical Drug Diversion Costly to Health Care Organizations

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Report finds 47.2 million doses lost due to health care worker misuse and theft in 2018
Consumption of sugary beverages

Higher Consumption of Sugary Drinks May Up Mortality in Adults

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Findings include both sugar-sweetened beverages and 100 percent fruit juices