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Neither exercise nor supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids seem to preserve cognitive function in the elderly

Exercise, Supplements Don’t Help Preserve Cognition in Elderly

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Two trials cast doubt on these widely touted strategies
Acupuncture appears to be more efficacious than oral medication for treating hot flashes in breast cancer survivors

Acupuncture Beats Pills for Hot Flashes in Breast CA Survivors

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Even 'sham' acupuncture beat one frequently used medication
Women who follow a very healthy diet are much less likely than those who eat poorly to have a baby with tetralogy of Fallot or atrial septal defects

Healthier Diet Linked to Reduced Congenital Heart Defects

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Tied to reduced risks of tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects
New evidence supports yearly influenza vaccination for protection among nursing home residents

Evidence Supports Flu Vaccine for Nursing Home Residents

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Despite debate on effectiveness in this population, it saved lives, prevented hospitalizations
Live and recorded perioperative music therapy reduces anxiety in patients undergoing surgery for potential or known breast cancer

Music Reduces Anxiety Score in Breast Cancer Surgery Patients

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Reduction in anxiety scores preoperatively with live or recorded music versus usual care
Metformin may act via a predominantly lower bowel-mediated mechanism

Metformin Effects May Be Via Gut, Not Bloodstream

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Dissociation of glycemic effect from plasma exposure with gut-restricted metformin
Weight loss is more successful for obese patients who feel they have the most helpful doctors compared to those who feel their doctors are less helpful

Supportive Doctors Boost Patients’ Weight-Loss Efforts

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Researcher suggests including physicians in commercial programs
New mothers may inadvertently pass industrial chemicals along to their infants through breastfeeding

Perfluorinated Alkylate Levels Up in Breastfed Infants

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And PFASs appear to lower effectiveness of some childhood vaccinations, researchers add
High temperatures lead to increased emergency department visits and mortality

Experts Warn Climate Change Will Bring More ER Visits, Mortality

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Strongest link between temperatures and heat-related hospital visits is among 18- to 64-year-olds
Children are receiving fewer computed tomography scans now than a decade ago

Pediatric CT Scan Use Has Declined Over Past Decade

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More children are undergoing MRI scans and ultrasounds, which don't carry radiation risks