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The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is underestimated and normal glucose tolerance is overestimated using hemoglobin A1c criteria

ENDO: Diabetes Underestimated With HbA1c Criteria

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A1c misclassified 73.07 percent of diabetes mellitus cases defined by oral glucose tolerance test
Possible listeria contamination has led to a recall of avocados by Henry Avocado

Avocados Recalled by California Company

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Recall issued by the company after samples tested positive for listeria
A mumps outbreak that began last month at Temple University in Philadelphia has reached 15 confirmed and 59 probable cases.

Mumps Outbreak at Temple University Reaches 74 Cases

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University and local health department working together to combat outbreak
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Tyson Recalls 69,000 Pounds of Chicken Strip Products

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Recall due to consumer complaints about pieces of metal in the products
A higher number of vascular risk factors is associated with poorer brain health across gray and white matter macrostructure and microstructure

More Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Worse Brain Health

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Most consistent associations across brain measures seen with smoking pack years, hypertension, DM
An earlier age at menopause is associated with a higher risk for bladder cancer

Younger Age at Menopause Tied to Higher Risk for Bladder Cancer

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Women with menopause onset by age 45 at higher risk than those with onset at age 50 or older
Both low and high levels of physical activity are associated with reduced all-cause mortality

Low, High Levels of Physical Activity Tied to Reduced Mortality

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All-cause mortality risk lower with 10 to 59 minutes of physical activity per week versus inactivity
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Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs

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33.6 percent of patients reported not taking medication as prescribed to reduce costs
Recommendations have been developed for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guideline was published online March 17 in Circulation to coincide with presentation at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology

ACC: New Guidelines Issued for Primary Prevention of CVD

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Guidelines emphasize promotion of healthy lifestyle, including healthy diet, exercise, weight loss

American College of Cardiology, March 16-18

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The American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session and Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...