Heme Iron Intake Linked to Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Heme iron intake accounts for considerable proportion of the T2D link from unprocessed red meat and specific dietary patterns
Low Levels of Magnesium Linked to Increased DNA Damage
Higher frequency of micronuclei, nucleoplasmic bridges seen with low magnesium, with or without high homocysteine
Metal Wire Fragments Trigger Recall of 167,000 Lbs of Perdue Chicken Products
Modest Gains in Life Expectancy Seen for Dialysis in Older Adults With eGFR <12
Older adults starting dialysis when eGFR falls below 12 who are not referred for transplant have modest gains in survival
Alternative Criteria Can ID High-Benefit Groups for Lung Cancer Screening
Alternative criteria included people who smoked any amount for at least 40 years; people aged 60 to 80 years with 40 pack-years of smoking
FDA Authorizes First At-Home Test for Syphilis
Mental Health Utilization Increased Around Time of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Increase seen for both psychotropic medication and mental health service use
Season of Birth Linked to Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Being born in autumn or winter versus summer linked to asthma; all seasons versus summer linked to allergic rhinitis
Risk for Developing Type 1 Diabetes Doubled With Paternal Link
In utero exposure to affected mother appears to offer protection to offspring
