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The burden of musculoskeletal diseases increased significantly worldwide between 2000 and 2015

Global Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases on the Rise

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Significant increases seen worldwide, but burden highest in Europe
Indicators of despair are rising among U.S. adults entering midlife

More U.S. Adults Show Signs of Despair As They Enter Middle Age

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Pattern generalized across races, education levels, geography
Dabigatran is not superior to aspirin for preventing recurrent stroke in patients with recent history of embolic stroke of undetermined source

Dabigatran Does Not Beat Aspirin for Preventing Recurrent Stroke

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Efficacy similar to aspirin for preventing recurrent stroke after embolic stroke of undetermined source
A low-fat dietary intervention is associated with reductions in deaths after breast cancer and deaths from breast cancer among postmenopausal women after long-term follow-up

ASCO: Low-Fat Dietary Pattern Cuts Breast Cancer Deaths

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Significant reduction in deaths from breast cancer after cumulative follow-up of 19.6 years
Legalization of recreational cannabis is not associated with changes in health care utilization

Cannabis Legalization Not Tied to Higher Health Care Utilization

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Compared to control states, length of stay and costs did not change significantly in Colorado
Many adults are worried about developing dementia and about half report taking steps to maintain or improve memory

Poll: Many Adults Worried About Developing Dementia

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But only 5 percent of respondents reported discussing prevention with doctor
Americans are becoming more positive about mental health

Americans Increasingly Open About Mental Health

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More young adults report feeling shame and stigma about mental health issues than older adults
Guidelines have been updated for screening and treatment for tuberculosis infection among health care personnel

Recs Updated for TB Screening, Treatment in Health Care Workers

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Guidelines include preplacement TB risk assessment, postexposure symptom evaluation and testing
North Carolina is suing electronic cigarette manufacturer JUUL for allegedly marketing its products to children and misleading the public about the health risks of the products. This lawsuit is the first filed by a state over JUUL's alleged marketing toward teens

North Carolina Sues Electronic Cigarette Maker JUUL

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Also, judge has ruled that the FDA neglected its legal duty by postponing reviews of vaping products
Thyroid hormones are not recommended for adults with subclinical hypothyroidism

Thyroid Hormones Not Endorsed for Subclinical Hypothyroidism

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Almost all adults with SCH would not benefit from treatment with thyroid hormones