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A dramatic decrease in cardiac arrest has occurred among Oregon residents who gained access to health insurance through the Affordable Care Act

ACA Health Insurance Expansion Tied to Fewer Cardiac Arrests

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'Extraordinary reduction' seen among middle-aged adults after enactment of health care law
Teens who become overweight during adolescence appear to face a higher stroke risk later

Teenage Weight Gain Could Up Odds of Later Stroke Risk

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But children who lose weight by age 20 can reduce the risk, researchers say
Air pollution may shorten the lives of American seniors

Even Low Levels of Pollution Raise Mortality Risk for Seniors

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Research suggests blacks, men, and the poor are especially vulnerable
Escitalopram may outperform transcranial direct-current stimulation in the treatment of depression

Brain Stimulation No Better Than Escitalopram for Depression

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Patients receiving transcranial direct-current stimulation may experience more side effects
Whole flaxseed consumption is associated with significant reductions in body weight

Review Links Flaxseed Consumption to Weight Reduction

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Significant reduction in body weight, BMI, waist circumference following flaxseed consumption
The health of the United States is summarized in the 40th annual report published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report

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Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
A high IQ in childhood is associated with lower risk of mortality due to coronary heart disease and stroke

Higher IQ in Childhood Associated With a Longer Life

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Lifestyle choices may explain why children with a higher IQ tend to outlive their peers
There is insufficient evidence to support delaying several cutaneous surgical procedures in the setting of systemic isotretinoin therapy

Most Cutaneous Procedures Seem Safe During Isotretinoin Rx

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Mechanical dermabrasion and fully ablative laser not recommended in setting of systemic treatment
For community-dwelling older adults

Preadmission Functional Impairment Ups Medicare Costs

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Increase in mean Medicare costs after discharge linked to severity of preadmission impairment
Empagliflozin is associated with improved beta cell function in subjects with impaired fasting glucose

Empagliflozin Ups β Cell Function in Impaired Fasting Glucose

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Empagliflozin produces comparable glucosuria in subjects with impaired, normal fasting glucose