High Rates of Salmonella Contamination ID’d in Kratom
As of end of May 2018, 199 cases of salmonellosis ID'd that were linked to kratom consumption
CDC: Wildfire Smoke Poses Health Risks
Agency offers steps to minimize exposure, particularly for those with chronic conditions
Red Cross Issues Nationwide Call for Blood Donations
While all blood types are needed, type O negative and positive are especially crucial
Mammography Use Tied to Other Preventive Tests in Older Women
False-positive screening not tied to differences in receipt of other preventive services
Higher Visceral Fat Ratio Seen With Recurring Urolithiasis
No differences seen with other fat volume measures between recurring, first-time stones
UV Protection Methods Low in Individuals With Skin of Color
Sunscreen use low, with 62 to 74 percent of African-Americans reporting never or rarely using sunscreen
Obesity Paradox Seen in T2DM Modified by Smoking Status
Obesity paradox was pronounced in current smokers, and absent in never smokers
High-Risk APOL1 Not Tied to CVD, Stroke in Older Black Women
High-risk APOL1 genotype is linked to HFpEF hospitalization in postmenopausal African-Americans
Skin Cancer Risk Higher in Military Personnel
Increased sun exposure, lack of protection may be responsible for increased risk
Travel Costs Are Considerable Part of T2DM Follow-Up Costs
Implementing self-monitoring for half of follow-up would reduce average annual HbA1c screening costs
