Study Suggests a Low-Salt Diet Could Harm Certain Patients
Researchers say restricting sodium might backfire, but heart experts are critical of the finding
Some Sun Protection Behaviors Up With History of NMSC
Individuals with previous nonmelanoma skin cancer more often use shade, protective clothing
Opioid Prescriptions Drop for First Time in Two Decades
Several health data companies report a 12 to 18 percent drop in prescriptions since 2012
FDA Redesigns Nutrition Facts Label
Added sugars, relevant portion sizes among the highlights of revision
Clinicians Should Ask, Counsel About Firearms
Barriers to asking include clinician unfamiliarity about firearms, concerns about patient relationship
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Sulfonylureas May Inhibit KATP Channel Neuroprotection
Treatment with sulfonylureas may increase the risk of stroke mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes
Lifestyle Intervention Before Infertility Treatment No Benefit
Lifestyle intervention preceding infertility treatment doesn't up vaginal birth rates in obese women
Major Stroke May Be Prevented by Taking Aspirin After TIA
Researchers find risk is reduced by as much as 80 percent
Visual Impairment Expected to Rise Significantly by 2050
Aging boomers will trigger a doubling of blind or visually impaired people in next three decades
CDC: Many Aquatic Facilities Closed Due to Safety Violations
Facilities cited most often for improper pH, lack of safety equipment, inadequate disinfectant levels
