CDC recommends spring COVID-19 booster shot for older adults
The CDC recommended a spring COVID-19 vaccine booster for adults aged 65 and older, citing the need for added protection against the virus. This recommendation was made by the CDC's…
Childhood vaccination ad campaign launches in the U.K.
The UK is seeing a rise in measles cases due to declining vaccination rates among children. An advertising campaign has been launched to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated,…
Eating disorders: Targets fail to improve children’s access to treatment, warn psychiatrists
response to this urgent need, the Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling on the government to invest in expanding children's eating disorders services. This includes increasing the number of child…
Significant proportion of cancer drugs lack proof of added benefit, finds study
A study published by The BMJ found that many cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency between 1995 and 2020 lack proof of added benefit, especially those approved through…
Study explores lifestyle factors linked to frequent headaches in youth
A study published in Neurology found that irregular meals, especially skipped breakfasts, are linked to an increased risk of frequent headaches in children and teens. Additionally, substance use and exposure,…
Are There Exercises That Benefit Women More Than Men?
New research suggests that women may benefit more from physical activity than men do, leading to questions about sex-based exercise guidelines. While there isn't a consensus on this, incorporating weight…
AML: Genetic Testing Unlocks Hope
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains a deadly blood cancer, but survival rates are improving, especially in children. Advances in treatment options, including targeted therapies and venetoclax, have led to better…
Vaping May Raise Susceptibility To COVID-19, Study Warns
A recent study from the University of California, Riverside suggests that vaping may increase susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers found that ingredients in vaping liquid, such…
Scientists develop simple blood test to quickly diagnose sarcoidosis
Scientists have developed a simple blood test that can quickly diagnose sarcoidosis, a condition that causes inflammation in various organs of the body. The test is easy to administer and…
Veteran Suicide Statistics Are Horrifying — What Is the VA Doing to Help?
Shereef Elnahal, the VA's under secretary for health, discussed the issue of veteran suicide at the ViVE conference in Los Angeles. He emphasized the importance of reaching all veterans with…