A high BMI could reduce men's risk of rheumatoid arthritis, but not women's
A high body mass index (BMI) could reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in men, according to a study published today in Rheumatology.
Sep 8, 2015
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USPSTF: evidence lacking for iron deficiency anemia screening
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has found that current evidence is insufficient for weighing the benefits and harms of iron deficiency screening and routine iron supplementation in pregnancy. ...
Sep 8, 2015
Study finds key GSK-Theravance lung drug didn't extend lives
A closely watched study of GlaxoSmithKline plc's Breo Ellipta respiratory treatment failed to prove that it extends patients' lives, denying the drugmaker a much-needed marketing edge in its most lucrative—but declining—medicine ...
Sep 8, 2015
New book shows how US can achieve better health of its citizens and cut healthcare costs
The U.S. is one of the wealthiest nations in the world but its citizens are far from the healthiest. In fact, the U.S. lags behind several other developed nations in life expectancy and other population health measures. These ...
Sep 8, 2015
