Number of U.S. Adults Using Marijuana Up Significantly
Daily use nearly doubled between 2002 and 2014; fewer people perceive drug as harmful
Phone Apps Help Patients Reach Health, Fitness Goals
Smartphones can motivate patients to stay on track with lifestyle changes
Levetiracetam, Topiramate May Be Safer During Pregnancy
Small study finds two drugs don't harm a child's cognitive abilities, but valproate can
Optimism, Cynical Hostility Influence Fall Risk in Women
Optimism linked to decreased risk of two or more falls; hostility linked to increased risk
9/11 Responders May Be at Higher Risk for Early Dementia
WTC first responders who developed PTSD seem at greater risk of cognitive impairment
ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions
Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
Sexual Health Often Suffers in Younger Patients Post-MI
Many younger adults experience sexual difficulties after acute myocardial infarction
Body Mass Index, Fat Percentage Predict Menses Resumption
Both BMI, fat percentage are positive predictors for women with a history of anorexia nervosa
Maintaining Body Weight Linked to Reduced Costs in T2DM
Increase in costs for patients who gain ≥5 percent of baseline weight; increase varies with mean HbA1C
Many Cases of Depression in Adults Not Being Treated
Survey found that only a third of patients with depression receive any treatment
