CDC: ~20 Percent of U.S. Adults Currently Use Tobacco Products
Prevalence of use higher for men, adults aged ≤65 years, uninsured, those with disability or limitation
About Half of Middle-Age Adults Believe They May Develop Dementia
Only 5.2 percent of patients had discussed dementia prevention with their physician
Cannabis Use Disorder Has Declined Among Teens, Young Adults
Findings seen among those reporting daily/almost daily use, 2002 to 2016
Less Sleep Tied to Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women
Higher risk for osteoporosis also seen with less than five hours of sleep per night
White House Wants Hospitals, Insurers to Provide Actual Costs of Care
Government officials say the objective is to encourage competition and reduce costs
Bipartisan Bill to Curb Drug Costs Backed by White House
Senate bill does not give Medicare bargaining power but would cap out-of-pocket payments by beneficiaries
Higher Waist Circumference Tied to Increased Risk for Dementia
Waist circumference more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index
Risk for Disability Worsening Increased for MS With Comorbid Depression
Risk increased for persons with depression defined by ICD-10, those exposed to antidepressants
Tobacco Cessation Programs May Up Quit Rates in Cancer Patients
Study reveals high tobacco abstinence rates remain consistent with the help of counseling, therapy
Survey of U.S. Registered Nurses Points to Worsening Shortages
Problem likely will be exacerbated with one in five nurses saying they will retire in the next five years
