Lung Cancer Deaths 28% Lower in California Than Rest of U.S.
Among those aged 18 to 35, California has had larger drops in smoking initiation, intensity, more quitting
Recreational Marijuana Now Legal in Canada
Canada is first major world economy to legalize recreational marijuana use
Long-Term Benzodiazepines Do Not Up Mortality in COPD, PTSD
No difference in mortality, but risk for suicide elevated with long-term benzodiazepine use
Few Seniors Who Self-Harm Referred for Mental Health Care
Diagnosed mental illness, physical health condition more prevalent in seniors who self-harm
Age, Sex Affect Extended Post-Concussion Symptoms in Children
Female sex, pre-injury mood problems, lower family income, family discord tied to ongoing symptoms
Active Pharmaceuticals ID’d in >700 Dietary Supplements
More than 20 percent of the 776 adulterated products contained more than one unapproved ingredient
Without Medicaid Expansion, Poor Patients Forgo Medical Care
Seventeen states have not expanded Medicaid, and expansion is an election issue in several states
Violent Video Games Tied to Physical Aggression
Meta-analysis included multiple ages, nationalities, ethnicities
![A multicomponent intervention (Stand More At [SMArT] Work) can reduce sitting time over the short](https://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/standup_desk719.jpg "Multicomponent Intervention Can Reduce Sitting Time at Work")
Multicomponent Intervention Can Reduce Sitting Time at Work
Reduction in sitting time over short, medium, long terms; positive change in work-related health
Higher Perceived Stress Linked to Lower Fecundability in Women
Higher female stress scores -- but not male scores -- associated with slight drops in fecundability
