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Indicators of despair are rising among U.S. adults entering midlife

More U.S. Adults Show Signs of Despair As They Enter Middle Age

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Pattern generalized across races, education levels, geography
North Carolina is suing electronic cigarette manufacturer JUUL for allegedly marketing its products to children and misleading the public about the health risks of the products. This lawsuit is the first filed by a state over JUUL's alleged marketing toward teens

North Carolina Sues Electronic Cigarette Maker JUUL

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Also, judge has ruled that the FDA neglected its legal duty by postponing reviews of vaping products
Venetoclax (VENCLEXTA) has been approved to treat adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma

FDA Approves Venetoclax for Chronic, Small Lymphocytic Leukemia

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In randomized trial, drug demonstrated statistically significant improvement in progression-free survival
Avelumab (BAVENCIO) was approved this week for first-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma in combination with axitinib

Avelumab + Axitinib Approved for Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma

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Treatment combination demonstrated longer progression-free survival versus sunitinib in randomized trial
Guidelines have been updated for screening and treatment for tuberculosis infection among health care personnel

Recs Updated for TB Screening, Treatment in Health Care Workers

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Guidelines include preplacement TB risk assessment, postexposure symptom evaluation and testing
Americans are becoming more positive about mental health

Americans Increasingly Open About Mental Health

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More young adults report feeling shame and stigma about mental health issues than older adults
Many adults are worried about developing dementia and about half report taking steps to maintain or improve memory

Poll: Many Adults Worried About Developing Dementia

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But only 5 percent of respondents reported discussing prevention with doctor
The Society of Surgical Chairs is offering transition planning guidance for senior surgeons

Transition Planning for Senior Surgeons Needed

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Society of Surgical Chairs offering new guidance and recommendations
Legalization of recreational cannabis is not associated with changes in health care utilization

Cannabis Legalization Not Tied to Higher Health Care Utilization

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Compared to control states, length of stay and costs did not change significantly in Colorado
A low-fat dietary intervention is associated with reductions in deaths after breast cancer and deaths from breast cancer among postmenopausal women after long-term follow-up

ASCO: Low-Fat Dietary Pattern Cuts Breast Cancer Deaths

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Significant reduction in deaths from breast cancer after cumulative follow-up of 19.6 years