CDC: 1999 to 2018 Saw 35 Percent Increase in Suicide Rates
Rate increased 1 percent per year from 1999 to 2006 and 2 percent per year from 2006 through 2018
Maternal Obesity May Be Related to Risk for ADHD in Children
Risk seen for mothers with body mass index of 25 and greater; paternal obesity not a factor
Heavy Drinking Tied to Larger Waist Lines, Higher Stroke Risk
Higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors seen even for those who stop drinking heavily by age 50
Adding Social Workers to Care Teams Can Cut Hospital Admissions for Veterans
Initiative to add social workers to rural primary care teams also reduces ED visits for high-risk veterans
‘Mod’ E-Cigarette Users Smoke More Cigarettes One Year Later
Those who use mods versus vape pens smoke more than six times as many cigarettes at one-year follow-up
Compliance Higher if Stay-at-Home Extensions Are Shorter Than Thought
Results more pronounced among individuals who were already fully complying with self-isolation
Serious Concerns Associated With COVID-19 Pandemic Reported
Respondents report difficulty obtaining hand sanitizer, food, childcare; concerns include getting sick
Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19
National survey shows concerns regarding adequacy of supplies and COVID-19 testing
Higher Alcohol Intake May Harm Bone Health in HIV Patients
Alcohol intake tied to levels of bone turnover markers in patients with HIV and substance use disorder
Autism Rates Inversely Tied to County’s Wealth
Wealthy California parents may have more access to private care, treatment
