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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says it has mandated significant cuts in the production of Schedule II opiate and opioid medication.

DEA Planning to Cut Production of Opioid Medication

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There will be a reduction in amount of opioid controlled substances manufactured in 2017
Weekly doses of vitamin D do not improve oral glucose tolerance or markers of glycemic status among those at risk for diabetes

Vitamin D Doesn’t Improve Glucose Measures

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However, significant improvement in LDL cholesterol seen in those with diabetes risk
Development of depression is common in patients with newly diagnosed chronic stable angina

Depression Common in Patients With Chronic Angina

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Development of depression post-diagnosis tied to increased morbidity, mortality
Many interruptions in inpatient rehabilitation for stroke survivors and patients with brain and spinal cord injuries are avoidable

Interruptions in Inpatient Stroke Rehab Often Avoidable

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Preventable causes include dehydration, heart failure, pneumonia, UTIs
Adults who have experienced stress as children appear to have an increased risk of shorter telomeres

Childhood Trauma Tied to Higher Odds of Shorter Telomeres

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Study suggests link between family stress and potential damage to DNA
Young adults in the United States are more likely to become addicted to prescription opioids than they were in years past

Opioid Use Disorder, Heroin Use Up Among Young Adults

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Study also finds abuse of opioids often precedes heroin use
There's no evidence that fitness tracking devices raise activity levels enough to improve health

No Evidence Activity Tracker Devices Raise Fitness Levels

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No sign of step increases in short term or any health effects in the intermediate term
Parts of the Midwest and South have the highest smoking rates in the United States

U.S. Smoking Rates Vary Across Counties Within States

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Regional figures can help health officials tailor prevention programs
The way to increase the number of girls and boys who get the human papillomavirus vaccine may be as simple as giving it as part of a routine bundle of vaccines

Denver Clinic Boosts HPV Vaccination Rates

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Increased rates by bundling vaccines, offering vaccines at every visit, standard orders
Breast reconstruction immediately after breast removal surgery due to cancer may help reduce a patient's mental distress

Delay in Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction May Fuel Anxiety

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Coordinating surgeries might reduce levels of distress after mastectomy for breast cancer