New & Notable

New study finds significant growth of infective endocarditis admissions among people who inject drugs, particularly young, white and female individuals

Perceived lack of choice reduces satisfaction with treatment

Some obese people show little evidence of diseases linked to unhealthy diets

In older people, exercise seems to protect DNA defenders known as telomeres, helping prolong life

A cattle disease spread by bodily fluids may offer clues for stemming the epidemic

Additional efforts inside and outside the scientific community are needed to utilize genetic technologies across racial and ethnic groups