Church-Based Program Sings the Praises of Healthy Eating
12-week Body and Soul program promotes healthy eating among African-American church members
Gum Disease, Tooth Loss Tied to Higher Mortality in Older Women
While gum disease more prevalent, it was not tied to higher CVD-related events
Hep B, C Could Be Eliminated As Public Health Threats by 2030
Tools exist to prevent hepatitis B and C mortality, including vaccination and treatment
Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Rates Up Nationwide
Increase seen in all states from 2004 to 2012, with greatest increases in five contiguous Midwest states
Increases in Heroin Use in the U.S. Greater Among Whites
Increase in prevalence of heroin use, heroin use disorder, with increase more pronounced in whites
Extreme Preemies Benefit Most From Corticosteroids Before Birth
Effect size of corticosteroid exposure on mortality greater at lowest gestations
Alcohol Consumption Trending Upward Among Older Adults
Among women age 60+, trend upward in prevalence of current drinking, binge drinking
Substance Abuse Is a Treatable Chronic Medical Condition
ACP position paper outlines health and public policy interventions for effective prevention and treatment
Inadvertent HPV Vax Doesn’t Up Risk of Poor Pregnancy Outcomes
No increased risk of major birth defect, spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, low birth weight, SGA
Study Explores Links Between Zika, GBS, Microcephaly in Brazil
Apparent resurgence of Zika virus and GBS early in 2016, but no subsequent increase in microcephaly
