Loneliness, Social Isolation Tied to Higher Mortality in Patients With Cancer
Findings seen for both cancer-specific and all-cause mortality
Alterations in Gut Microbiota Linked to HRQoL in IBD
Lower alpha and distinct beta diversity were seen for patients with impaired versus preserved IBDQ-32 scores
Over 6 Million Eggs Recalled After Salmonella Found, FDA Warns
The contaminated eggs came from Black Sheep Egg Company’s Arkansas processing plant and were distributed in Arkansas, Missouri and potentially other states
New $1.3B Lawsuit Accuses Johnson & Johnson of Hiding Baby Powder Cancer Risk
The case marks the first group claim against the company in the United Kingdom
91,000 Pounds of Frozen Meals Recalled for Listeria Risk
The recall includes seven types of burritos and wraps sold under the El Mas Fino, Los Cabos and Midamar brands
IDSA: 216,311 U.S. Deaths Associated With C. Diff Infection ID’d in 1999 to 2023
71.2 percent of deaths occurred among inpatients in medical facilities; 5.5 percent occurred at decedent's home
Quitting Smoking Helps Maintain Better Long-Term Cognitive Health
Findings seen regardless of age at time of quitting
School Disengagement Increased During Pandemic Years
Rates of school disengagement up in 2020, 2021, and 2022 versus 2018, especially for children with mental health conditions
Mortality Increased With Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotic Use in ADRD Patients
Elevated 180-day mortality reported for nursing home residents with Alzheimer disease and related dementias receiving hospice care
Many Young Adults Use Cannabis or Alcohol to Get to Sleep
More than one in five use a substance to get to sleep, with cannabis use more common
