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How much exercise is needed for maximum heart benefit?
SNOWMASS, COLO. – It’s a lot less than you may think.
Feature
Trump takes on multiple health topics in State of the Union
President Trump condemned the Medicare-for-all proposals that have been introduced in Congress.
From the Journals
Statin, antihypertensive treatment don’t guarantee healthier lifestyles
Data from 41,000 Finns showed that people put on a primary CVD-prevention regimen don’t always turn healthier.
Literature Review
Rate of suicide is higher in people with neurologic disorders
Huntington’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis were associated with the largest excess adjusted incidence rate ratios of suicide mortality...
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Physician groups push back on Medicaid block grant plan
Opponents of the proposal say it will increase health disparities and harm access to care.
Conference Coverage
Staged hemispheric embolization: How to treat hemimegalencephaly within days of birth
“Neurosurgeons won’t touch them.”
Literature Review
Dependent trait in chronic migraine may predict nonresponse to onabotulinumtoxin A
The results of a case-control study may influence the management and outcome of patients with chronic migraine.
FDA/CDC
HHS declares coronavirus emergency, orders quarantine
The order “offers the greatest level of protection for the American public in preventing introduction and spread,” Dr. Cetron said.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Opioid prescribing and use rates down since 2010
Conference Coverage
Get familiar with evidence on these supplements
NEW ORLEANS – Because parents may be interested in complementary and alternative medicine options, you should be aware of the evidence for popular...
From the Journals
Dietary flavonol intake linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s
A class of polyphenols found in fruits and vegetables was associated with lower rates of Alzheimer’s in an observational study, setting the stage...