In 5.2 million US infants, newborn vitamin K nonreceipt rose to 6.8% by 2025 and was tied to a 47% higher bleeding risk by 6 months.
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Marijuana Smokers May Get More Periodontal Disease
Young adults who regularly smoke marijuana have more advanced and greater progression of gum disease than young adults who do not smoke marijuana, according to research published in the Feb. 6 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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