Letter Nudges Increase Likelihood of Flu Vaccination for Adults With Chronic Diseases
Influenza vaccination rates higher for those receiving one of six intervention letters versus usual care
Preschool Outdoor Play Time Tied to Lower Risk for Later Obesity
Findings seen for outdoor play at age 2.5 years and subsequent body mass index at age 7 years
Metabolic-Bariatric Surgery Tied to Reduced Risk for Pancreatic Cancer in Those With Obesity
Reduced risk was more pronounced in those with type 2 diabetes, but was also seen in those without T2D
Tobacco-Free Generation Could Prevent 40 Percent of Predicted Lung Cancer Deaths Globally
Most of the potential prevented deaths would occur in low- and middle-income countries
Metabolic Risk Contributes to Diabetes Onset in People With HIV
Metabolic risk factors contribute to new-onset diabetes mellitus among those treated with pitavastatin or placebo
Accelerating Smoking Elimination Could Prevent Millions of Deaths by 2050
Additional benefits would be seen for extended life expectancy from birth
Progress Toward Cutting Racial Mortality Disparities Stalling, Reversing
Progress reversed due to increase in mortality from external causes, stagnation for cardiovascular diseases
CDC: Counterfeit Drugs From Online Pharmacies Pose Considerable Danger
Agency notes that counterfeit pills often contain fentanyl and methamphetamine
Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher in Women With Preconception Prediabetes
Increased likelihood of a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and preterm delivery also seen
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
Women diagnosed with POI have increased prevalence of several specific autoimmune diseases
