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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
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
Summer levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D are associated with bone mineral density of the total hip

Summer Concentrations of 25OHD Predict Bone Mineral Density

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Low serum 25OHD concentrations during summer linked to increased relative risk of osteoporosis
Doctors are spending more than $32

Doctors Spending in Excess of $32,000 on Health IT

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Costs increased by 40 percent between 2009 and 2015 and are expected to continue increasing
Sodium intake has a direct relationship with total mortality

More Evidence for Benefit of Reduced Salt Intake on Mortality

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Findings support modest reductions in sodium intake among persons consuming high-sodium diets
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has posted Zika virus-related special travel considerations for 11 Southeastern Asian countries.

CDC Updates Zika Travel Advisory for Southeast Asia

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Pregnant women should consider postponing nonessential travel to countries in this region
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new recommendations on how long men with either Zika infection or exposure should abstain from trying to conceive. The recommendations have been published in the Sept. 30 early-release issue of the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Men With Zika Exposure to Abstain From Conceiving Longer

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Waiting period lengthened from eight weeks to six months
A doctor's political beliefs can sway their treatment decisions

Political Views May Influence Doctors’ Advice, Decisions

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Voting issues may affect guidance on abortion, guns, marijuana