Suboptimal Diet Accounted for >80,000 Cancer Cases in 2015
Low intake of whole grains, dairy products, high intake of processed meats account for highest burden
CDC: Cancer Death Rates Decreased, Heart Disease Deaths Rose
Cancer death rates decreased from 1999 to 2017; heart disease deaths dropped to 2011 and then increased
Half-Price Version of Humalog Insulin Now Available
Eli Lilly's generic version being sold under the chemical name insulin lispro
Weight Gain, Loss in Seniors May Increase Risk for Dementia
Significant correlation observed between late-life BMI changes and dementia risk in both sexes
Poor Broadband Penetration in Rural Areas Limits Telemedicine
Broadband penetration poor in counties with inadequate access to primary care doctors, psychiatrists
Homemade Sunscreen Recipes Commonly Shared, Offer Low Protection
Interest in natural products includes homemade sunscreen, which offers insufficient sun protection
Four Clinical Phenotypes Identified for Sepsis
Phenotype distributions similar in derivation, validation cohorts; highest mortality for γ phenotype
Non-Rx Fentanyl Up in Urine Tests Positive for Other Drugs
Significant increases seen in urine drug tests positive for cocaine and methamphetamine
Clinical Drug Diversion Costly to Health Care Organizations
Report finds 47.2 million doses lost due to health care worker misuse and theft in 2018
Higher Consumption of Sugary Drinks May Up Mortality in Adults
Findings include both sugar-sweetened beverages and 100 percent fruit juices