Medical
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AML's Seasonal Peak Suggests Viral or Environmental Etiology
The finding that most diagnoses of acute myeloid leukemia are made during January raises the possibility that the cancer results from infectious or...
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Specific Risk Factors Predict Quality-of-Life Outcomes in MS
Certain risk factors can increase the odds of poor physical and mental quality of life decades after a patient receives a multiple sclerosis...
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Pediatricians at Odds Over Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Kids
A row has broken out between the American Academy of Pediatrics and some of its members over what the latter see as the organization's refusal to...
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Oncologists' Wealth and Debt: COVID Had Little Impact
Incomes rose by 2% over last year's, suggesting a recovery from COVID restrictions. Overall, the pandemic appeared to have little impact on wealth,...
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Convalescent Plasma Not Advised for Most Hospitalized With COVID
“CCP is most effective when transfused with high neutralizing titers early after symptom onset.” MDedge News
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Dermatologists Skeptical of Calamine Lotion TikTok Trend
The #calamine lotion tag has millions of views on TikTok, with hundreds of videos hailing the cream for its matte effect when used as a makeup primer.
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Lead Poisoning, Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids' Test Scores
A new study suggests that racial segregation may be compounding detrimental effects of lead on Black children.
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Pregnancy Complication Ups Dementia Risk, Research Suggests
These disorders include gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. These pregnancy complications have been strongly linked to heart disease in...
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Hearing Aids Available in October Without a Prescription
The White House announced today that the FDA will move forward with plans to make hearing aids available over the counter in pharmacies, other...
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How Worried Should You Be About New Reports on Polio?
Poliovirus detected in NYC wastewater put public health officials on high alert, but infectious disease experts say there's no need for families of...
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One Back-to-School Worry for Parents: Traffic Dangers
Many parents surveyed said drivers who don't follow the rules should be banned from school parking areas.
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Diagnosing Kids with Long COVID Can Be Tricky: Experts
Experts discuss how difficult diagnosing kids with long COVID can prove to be.
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Monkeypox May Get New Name to Curb Stigma
The WHO plans to rename the condition to eliminate any derogatory or racist connotations, a decision in alignment with current best practices for...
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Four Cruise Lines to Drop COVID Vaccination Requirements
Four major cruise lines are dropping their COVID-19 vaccination requirements for some sailings next month, according to USA Today.
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How New Federal Legislation Might Cut Your Drug Costs
Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate the cost of some drugs which should reduce out-of-pocket costs for seniors with Medicare...
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CDC's New COVID Rules Mark Change in the Pandemic, How We Live
The CDC's recent move to ease COVID guidelines marks a significant shift in the pandemic and how we've lived during it. Here's how experts are...
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Metaverse Medicine and the Doctor, Patient Avatars Ahead
The metaverse is being pitched as a place where healthcare could be offered bridging the digital and physical world in a computer-generated space...
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Young Adults Who Learn How to Cook Eat More Veggies
Greater consumption of fruits and vegetables seen in college students who set goals related to eating.
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Sexual Dysfunction, Hair Loss Linked With Long COVID
Hair loss, reduced sex drive, and erectile dysfunction have joined a list of better-known symptoms linked to long COVID in patients who were not...
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Plant-Based Diets and Your Cholesterol
A plant-based diet might help bring your cholesterol numbers down, along with your chances of heart disease.
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Large Study Confirms COVID Vaccines Safe for Pregnant Women
This analysis is one of the first to compare adverse events in pregnant and nonpregnant and vaccinated and nonvaccinated women.
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CDC Ends Some COVID Safety Rules, Emphasizes Personal Risk
CDC recommendations on social distancing, quarantining and testing children for COVID-19 while allowing them to stay in school may no longer be...
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The Truth About Whole-Body Scans
What to know about whole-body CT scans and DEXA scans for body composition.
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Social Media Posts Criticize the New 988 Suicide Hotline
The July launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was celebrated by many mental health providers and advocates, but it triggered concerns, too,...
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FDA Expands Home Testing Guidelines for COVID Exposures
While the agency still recommends repeat testing after a negative result, it also recommends that people who have no symptoms but think they have...