CVD Burden Decreased From 1990 to 2016 Across U.S.
Wide variation in rate of decline across states; small number of states saw increase in most recent years
Increased Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety After CRC
Older age, being male linked to less anxiety, more depression; less anxiety, depression with marriage
Higher Mortality Risk Seen for ‘Night Owls’
Higher prevalence of mortality, CV and metabolic dysfunction for definite evening type individuals
Cigarette Price Hike Would Provide More Gains for the Poor
More average life years gained from cessation, and more treatment costs averted for poorest 20 percent
Pre-Pregnancy Fitness Lowers Gestational Diabetes Risk
However, self-reported physical activity and television time not tied to diabetes risk
No Higher Cancer Risk Seen for Heart Failure Patients
After a median 20 years of follow-up, heart failure not associated with cancer incidence
Workplace Noise Exposure Affects Cardiovascular Risk Factors
High BP, elevated cholesterol, hearing problems more common among workers exposed to loud noise
FDA Puts New Restrictions on Contraceptive Implant Essure
Patients and physicians must sign acknowledgment of risks, benefits of implantation
FDA Approves First Auto-Darken Contact Lenses
Acuvue Oasys contact lenses with light-adaptive technology are soft contact lenses made for daily use
Later Natural Menopause Can Benefit Future Verbal Memory
However, no benefit seen for processing speed through to age 69 years
