U.S. Children Experience High Rates of Assault, Abuse
Long-term effects include poor mental and physical health, researchers say
Maternal Hyperglycemia Not Linked to Obesity in Offspring
Higher maternal fasting plasma glucose not linked to obesity after adjustment for maternal BMI
As U.S. Smoking Rate Drops, Smokers More Likely to Quit
Efforts to discourage the smoking have made it less acceptable, experts say
H3N2 Mutation to Blame for Low Efficacy of 2014-15 Flu Vaccine
Strain of H3N2 virus that was circulating did not match strain used in vaccine
High-Sensitivity CRP Linked to Incident Type 2 Diabetes
Association seen for African-Americans, especially among those with lesser degree of insulin resistance
Cognition Tests May Help ID Alzheimer’s Risk Decades Earlier
Low score could be early warning sign for the disease up to 18 years before diagnosis
SCOTUS Upholds Subsidies for Affordable Care Act
Ruling preserves tax credits for 6.4 million people in 34 states
C-Section, Autism Spectrum Disorder Link Questioned
No correlation seen for elective, emergency cesarean section in sibling control analysis
Older Adults Often Use Electronic Devices While Driving
Ninety-one percent use radio, 79 percent adjust dashboard controls, 56 percent use cellphone
New Rapid Ebola Test Shows Promise in African Clinics
Researchers say fast detection would dramatically improve containment efforts
