Insulin Resistance Linked to Risk for Major Depressive Disorder

Three surrogate measures of insulin resistance linked to increased risk for incident major depression

Adverse Childhood Experiences More Likely for Neurology Patients

High adverse childhood experience scores linked to increased ED utilization, hospitalizations, and telephone encounters

Traumatic Brain Injury Tied to Later Opioid Use, Misuse

History of TBI tied to 52 percent increased odds of prescription opioid use, 65 percent increased odds of prescription opioid misuse

Women Report Using Cannabis to Relieve Menopause Symptoms

Survey reveals that some women believe cannabis helps with symptoms that overlap with menopause, such as sleep issues and anxiety

Animal Sedative Driving Rise in Fatal Drug ODs

In 2019, xylazine contributed to death in 64 percent of cases and almost always also involved fentanyl

Suicide Rates Rising Among Black Youth

Largest annual percentage change seen among Black girls

Pandemic Tied to Fewer Concussion Visits

However, those seeking care delayed care and were less likely to be from sports

Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic

Approximate doubling in rate of BMI increase seen between prepandemic and pandemic periods; higher increases reported for those with overweight, obesity

Pfizer Recalls All Lots of Chantix Due to Potential Carcinogen

0.5-mg and 1-mg tablets may contain levels of N-nitroso-varenicline at or above levels approved by the FDA

Body Image Scores Improved Within Four Years After Mastectomy

Recovery from negative impact on body image in women does not seem to depend on choice or timing for breast reconstruction