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A total of 704 cases of measles were reported in the United States from Jan. 1 to April 26

CDC: 704 Measles Cases Reported in U.S. Through April 26, 2019

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Thirteen outbreaks were reported; six of these were linked to underimmunized close-knit communities
Work stress and impaired sleep are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease mortality among workers with hypertension

Work Stress, Impaired Sleep Tied to CVD Risk in Workers With HTN

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Highest risk for cardiovascular disease mortality seen for those with work stress and impaired sleep
Better overall diet quality is significantly associated with lower odds of impairment in physical function among older men

Healthy Diet Tied to Lower Odds of Physical Impairment in Men

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Findings seen for higher intake of vegetables, nuts, legumes, and lower intake of meat, sugary drinks
Overall

Events for Living Kidney Donors Mainly Occur After Two Years

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Overall, 90.2 percent of the events that took place two or more years after donation were nonsurgical
Structured support for patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care for type 1 diabetes may improve outcomes

Transition Support Program May Aid Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

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However, benefits were not sustained 12 months after completion of the intervention
Patients with type 2 diabetes who receive intensive treatment to keep their blood pressure levels at 130/80 mm Hg or below experience fewer heart attacks

Intensive Blood Pressure Therapy Aids Patients With T2DM

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Overall death from any cause reduced, regardless of cardiovascular risk
Across U.S. worksites

Prevalence of Workplace Health Promotion Programs Low

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Proportion of programs increased from 2004 to 2017, but only 17.1 percent had comprehensive programs in 2017
Among older adults

Poor Olfaction Tied to Elevated Long-Term Mortality in Seniors

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Correlation evident for those who reported excellent-to-good health at baseline, not fair-to-poor health
The risk for adverse drug reactions may be higher for women

Gender Differences Seen in Adverse Drug Reactions

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Differences found in reaction symptoms and types of drugs tied to adverse reactions
Substituting red meat with high-quality plant protein sources

Swapping Red Meat for Plant-Based Proteins May Cut CVD Risk

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Switching to plant proteins rather than fish, carbs leads to bigger improvements in lipids, lipoproteins