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USPSTF Finds Evidence Insufficient for Vitamin D Screening
Evidence insufficient to ascertain benefits and harms of screening for vitamin D deficiency in asymptomatic adults
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Obesity associated with an estimated excess annual medical cost of $1,861 per person among U.S. adults
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Switch to tenofovir alafenamide linked to increase in body weight, development of obesity, worsening of serum lipid levels
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Diabetes linked to increased risks for primary outcome of cardiovascular death, MI, stroke and secondary outcomes
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Former cigarette smokers have the highest levels of intention to quit and interest in quitting vaping
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However, habitual exercise reduces risk for type 2 diabetes regardless of level of exposure to particulate matter air pollution
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Findings regardless of geography or comorbidities and translate to 1.5 pounds per month
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Rate ratios significantly higher in 11 cities; Black-White rate ratio about three times higher in Washington, D.C., than national rate ratio
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First-trimester cardiovascular risk factors also tied to hypertension years after delivery
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