Moderate, Heavy Drinking Linked to Increased BP, HTN in T2DM
Odds of elevated blood pressure and stage 1, 2 hypertension increased with moderate drinking
E-Cigarette Use Increased Significantly From 2017 to 2018
From 2016 to 2018, there was also an increase in daily use, sole e-cigarette use
Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
Middle, High School Students Mainly Use Flavored E-Cigarettes
Proportion of disposable product e-cigarette sales increased during September 2019 to August 2020
Financial Strain Tied to Higher Risk for Suicide Attempts
Variables of debt, housing instability, unemployment, low income together increase risk 20-fold
Maternal Obesity May Alter Fetal Brain Development
Effects localized in prefrontal cortex and anterior insula, regions with known obesity-related deficits
Almost 1 in 100 May Die From Firearms, Overdose, or Motor Vehicle Accident
Variance in lifetime risk seen across demographic subpopulations and states
Seizures During Menstrual Cycle Tied to Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
History of a psychiatric condition, seizure types also linked to drug resistance
CDC: 13.2 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Antidepressants in 2015 to 2018
Use was higher for women than men; use highest among women aged 60 years and older
Anticholinergic Meds May Raise Risk for Cognitive Decline
Effects significantly worse among individuals with risk factors for Alzheimer disease
