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Maternal Hyperglycemia Not Linked to Obesity in Offspring
Higher maternal fasting plasma glucose not linked to obesity after adjustment for maternal BMI
As U.S. Smoking Rate Drops, Smokers More Likely to Quit
Efforts to discourage the smoking have made it less acceptable, experts say
Surgery May Help Adolescents With Frequent Migraines
Surgery should be reserved for teens whose migraines have not responded to other treatments
H3N2 Mutation to Blame for Low Efficacy of 2014-15 Flu Vaccine
Strain of H3N2 virus that was circulating did not match strain used in vaccine
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Will No Longer Focus on Fat
Nutrition experts endorse decision to drop restrictions, focus on quality of food instead
Many Primary Care Physicians Misinformed About Opioids
Nearly half questioned were misinformed about potential for abuse
Bariatric Surgery May Help Ease Urinary Incontinence
If pounds stayed off, bladder control improvement was seen after three years
Statin Use Linked to Improved Post-Surgical Outcomes
Larger controlled study needed to further investigate potential benefits
Indiana Lifts Ban on Needle Exchange to Curb HIV Outbreak
Surge in needle use in rural Indiana linked to inappropriate prescribing of opioid medications
Low-Calorie Diet May Improve Heart Rate Variability in Diabetes
Vagal activity tied to enhanced oxidative glucose utilization, not insulin sensitivity
