Preventive Care
Commentary
AMA’s stance on choline, prenatal vitamins could bring ‘staggering’ results
Dr. Carl C. Bell says the AMA’s action could lead to a substantial decrease in disorders that include ADHD, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and...
Conference Coverage
Folic acid fortification prevents millions of cases of anemia
A strong public health rationale for mandatory food fortification.
From the Journals
Marijuana use triples risk of death from hypertension
“Cardiovascular risk associated with marijuana use may be greater than [that] already established for cigarette smoking.”
Conference Coverage
How to rule out secondary causes of osteoporosis
ESTES PARK, COLO. – Is a patient’s osteoporosis secondary to another condition? Figure it out with an “incredibly cost effective” lab workup.
From the Journals
HPV vaccination rose after ACA implementation
Is there more that physicians can do to maintain the increase in HPV vaccinations?
From the Journals
Alcohol use, high-risk drinking increases in U.S. to ‘crisis’ levels
Broader efforts are needed to address the factors that affect high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder, researchers say.
Conference Coverage
E-cigarettes: A health threat or cessation tool?
Denver – Among adults aged 18-24, about 40% smoke both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
Conference Coverage
Depression, PTSD double risk of dementia for older female veterans
LONDON – The study is the first of its kind.
Opinion
Optimizing HPV vaccination
Moving to a two-dose vaccine schedule in the under-15 age group will help improve vaccination completion rates but more needs to be done.
Conference Coverage
Thirdhand smoke shaping up as potential health hazard
DENVER – The main potential health risk is to young children who ingest thirdhand smoke by the hand-to-mouth route and skin contact.
Latest News
Novel device aims to make cervical cancer screening more accessible
A novel vaginal inserter and mini colposcope currently in development at Duke University could have important implications for improving cervical...