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The number of confirmed cases of a parasite-caused illness linked to McDonald's Fresh Express Salad Mix is now 436 in 15 states

CDC: More Than 400 Sickened by McDonald’s Salads

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Multistate outbreak of Cyclosporiasis linked to McDonald's Fresh Express Salad Mix
Higher body mass index is likely to cause worse cardiovascular health in youth

In Teens, Young Adults, High BMI May Hurt Cardiovascular Health

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Using combo of methodologies suggests higher BMI may increase BP, left ventricular mass index in youth
Eye examination is helpful for detecting abnormalities that could indicate abuse in children

Eye Examination Can Help Detect Abuse in Children

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Physicians have a responsibility to consider abuse in the differential diagnosis of pediatric eye trauma
Many children of mothers with evidence of confirmed or possible Zika virus infection during pregnancy do not undergo all recommended evaluations

Neurodevelopmental Anomalies, Birth Defects Linked to Zika ID’d

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Many children born to mothers with Zika infection don't undergo all recommended assessments
The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates has adopted a policy on augmented intelligence

AMA Adopts Policy on Augmented Intelligence

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Will promote development of high-quality AI that is transparent, aims to address bias, safeguards privacy
Preconception vitamin D levels may play a role in maintaining pregnancy

Sufficient Preconception Vitamin D Tied to Lower Miscarriage Risk

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However, increased vitamin D levels in early pregnancy not correlated with reduced pregnancy loss
Parental depression is linked to kids' increased use of health services

Parental Depression Ups Odds of Child Use of Health Services

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Findings seen across spectrum of care -- outpatient, emergency department, inpatient
Among adolescent soccer players in the United Kingdom

Teen Sudden Cardiac Death Causes Often Not ID’d on Screens

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Most sudden cardiac deaths of teen soccer players due to cardiomyopathies not identified on screening
The Environmental Protection Agency must remove the pesticide chlorpyrifos from sale in the United States within 60 days

Court Rules That U.S. Must Halt Sales of Pesticide Chlorpyrifos

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Pesticide is widely used on citrus fruits, apples, and other crops
Both overweight and normal-weight children who were born as extreme preterm infants are at risk for high blood pressure and hypertension

High BP Seen at School Age for Extreme Preterm Infants

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Increased risk of high BP, hypertension seen among both overweight and normal-weight 6- to 7-year-olds