U.S. Children Experience High Rates of Assault, Abuse
Long-term effects include poor mental and physical health, researchers say
Maternal Hyperglycemia Not Linked to Obesity in Offspring
Higher maternal fasting plasma glucose not linked to obesity after adjustment for maternal BMI
Surgery May Help Adolescents With Frequent Migraines
Surgery should be reserved for teens whose migraines have not responded to other treatments
SCOTUS Upholds Subsidies for Affordable Care Act
Ruling preserves tax credits for 6.4 million people in 34 states
Prenatal Exposure to H2 Blockers, PPIs Ups Asthma Risk
Small but significantly increased risk of asthma in offspring; higher risk with greater exposure
Vitamin B12 Alters Transcriptome of Skin Microbiota
And B12 supplementation in P. acnes cultures found to promote production of porphyrins
In Teens, Sedentary Behavior Independently Tied to Adiposity
Correlation for TV viewing, screen time, sedentary behaviors with adiposity, independent of diet
Even Slightly Elevated BP May Pose Problems for Young Adults
Treatment should begin early to prevent cardiac dysfunction, researchers say
Edible Cannabis Products Often Mislabeled
Sixty percent contained less active ingredient than label said, while 23 percent had more
Acid Suppression Medications Up C. difficile Risk in Children
Increased risk for children aged younger than 1 and for those aged 1 to 17 years
