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Leana Wen
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US child accidental drug ingestion surge
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Cannabis edibles drive surge in accidental drug ingestions among US children
Research published in BMC Public Health indicates a massive surge in accidental recreational drug ingestion among children under age 6 in the United States. Between 2000 and 2024, the ingestion rate for this demographic
Abdominal fat and BMI as predictors of health risk
5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated
Latest: Rutgers University study links waist size to higher health risks
A large-scale study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that abdominal fat measurements, such as waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio, are more accurate predictors of cardiovascu
Rising gestational hypertension rates in the United States
2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated
Latest: Gestational hypertension rates rise in the United States
Data from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics and the CDC indicate a significant rise in gestational hypertension across the United States. Between 2016 and 2024, the rate of this condition increased by 73%, r