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Sitting appears to be linked to increased blood glucose and cholesterol levels

Standing More Can Benefit Cardiometabolic Health

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Even with regular exercise, sitting for long periods linked to higher blood glucose, cholesterol levels
Older smokers who experience migraines appear to be at increased risk of stroke

Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk

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Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers
Exercise training combined with phototherapy is associated with improvements in the metabolic profiles of obese women

For Obese Women, Exercise Plus Phototherapy Beneficial

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Reduction in fat mass, delta of percentage change in fat mass, HOMA-IR index
For 11- to 15-year olds

Concomitant Administration of 9vHPV With MCV4/Tdap Feasible

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Noninferior to intermittent administration of vaccines for 11- to 15-year olds
The American Medical Association is encouraging clinicians to share their perspectives on electronic heath records and the meaningful use program.

AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use

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Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
Almost all obstetricians collect group B streptococcus screening samples

Most Obstetricians Screen for Group B Strep at 35 to 37 Weeks

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Variation in sites used to collect samples and in first-line intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis agents
From 2014 to 2024

U.S. Health Spending Projected to Rise 5.8 Percent By 2024

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Increase due to ACA coverage expansions, faster economic growth, population aging
Moderate to heavy drinking might cut the likelihood of disability for people with chronic widespread pain such as that related to fibromyalgia

U.K. Study: Alcohol Use Tied to Less Disability in Chronic Pain

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But U.S. physicians wary; say chronic drinking can worsen pain over time
Resistance and "jump" training can improve bone health in moderately active middle-aged men with osteopenia

Targeted Exercises Can Boost Men’s Bone Health

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Findings for weight-lifting, jump training in middle-aged men with osteopenia
Four out of 10 girls and six out of 10 boys

CDC: Too Few U.S. Adolescents Getting HPV Vaccination

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4 out of 10 girls, 6 out of 10 boys haven't started series