Obesity Prevalence Has Doubled in More Than 70 Countries
From 1980 to 2015 there was a continuous increase in obesity prevalence in most other countries
Traditional Chinese Medicine May Benefit Some CVD Patients
Researchers suggest it might help treat hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis
Global Climate Change Could Cause Rise in Airway Irritation
Researchers warn about possible increase of Alternaria alternata fungus
Low-Fat Dairy Intake May Up Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
No such association seen with the consumption of full-fat dairy products
FDA Requests Removal of Opana ER From Market
Agency says the medication's risk for abuse now outweighs any benefit
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
Reporting Tool Shows Impact of Attacks on Health Care in Syria
Total of 938 people were directly harmed in 402 incidents of violence against health care in Syria
FDA Approves Generic Version of HIV Drug Truvada
Approved for treatment of HIV-1, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, and for PrEP
Birth Control Pills Recalled Due to Danger of Unintended Pregnancy
Blister pack is rotated 180 degrees within the wallet, reversing the weekly tablet orientation
Young CA Survivors More Often Have Cost-Related Nonadherence
Risk of nonadherence was lower for survivors reporting a usual source of care than those without