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Patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis who haven't done well on other treatments may have success with tofacitinib (Xeljanz)

Tofacitinib Found to Relieve Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis

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But treatment isn't yet approved by FDA to treat inflammatory bowel condition
Easy stair walking may boost energy more effectively than drinking caffeine

Stair Walking Combats Fatigue Better Than Caffeine

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A 10-minute climb can increase both fitness and motivation, researcher says
Only one in five Americans support a repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal

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But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation
Subcutaneous injection of H2 significantly improves type 2 diabetes mellitus-related outcomes in a mouse model

H2 Injection Aids Diabetes Outcomes in Animal Model

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Subcutaneous injection may be an effective means of administration
Oral intake of Boesenbergia pandurata extract improves skin hydration

Oral B. Pandurata Extract Improves Skin Appearance

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Small study finds BPE improves skin hydration, gloss, and wrinkling without adverse effects
Patients with peripheral artery disease have low use of medication therapy and lifestyle counseling

Low Use of Medications, Lifestyle Counseling in PAD Patients

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Increased odds of antiplatelet therapy, statins, ACEI/ARB, smoking counseling with comorbid CAD
About half of U.S. doctors received payments from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries in 2015

Half of U.S. Doctors Receive Payments From Industry

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And, market share for brand-name drugs down at hospitals with sales restrictions
Older patients are at greater risk for hip fractures for two weeks after they start taking prescription sleeping pills

New Rx for Sleeping Pills Can Up Risk of Hip Fracture

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New users of sleep aids have fracture rate 2.5 times greater than peers not taking these drugs
Regularly taking low-dose aspirin appears to protect women from hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer

Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer

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Protective link particularly significant for hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative cancer
About 35 percent of Americans experience symptoms of a transient ischemic attack

Too Few Americans Know the Warning Signs of Stroke

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Many who experience symptoms consistent with a TIA fail to report it