Overall, 8.8 Percent of U.S. Population Uninsured in 2016
In first nine months of 2016, 12.3 percent of adults aged 18 to 64 and 5 percent of children uninsured
Wide Variation Found for Amount of Melatonin in Supplements
Almost three-quarters of supplements tested were misleadingly labeled
Sun Protection Behaviors Often Poor Among Melanoma Survivors
One in five had suffered a sunburn in the past year, researchers find
AAN: Females at Higher Risk for Sports-Related Concussions
During study, 23 percent of the women and 17 percent of the men had at least one concussion
Review Supports Link Between Adiposity, Risk of Some Cancers
Excess weight may influence risk of GI cancers by altering insulin levels, promoting inflammation
Colorectal Cancer Rates, Mortality Down in Americans Aged ≥50
Report suggests higher screening rates explain the positive trend
February 2017 Briefing – Nursing
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for February 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Guidelines Provided for Suboptimally Dated Pregnancies
Women should be managed according to guidelines for indicated late-preterm, early-term delivery
Relapse Rate 18.6 Percent for Ulcerative Colitis
Independent predictors of relapse were NSAID use and vitamin A intake for patients in remission
Poor Knowledge of Charcot Neuroarthropathy Reported
Clinicians with better knowledge of CN more likely to provide correct initial management
