The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for syphilis during pregnancy. This recommendation forms the basis of a final recommendation statement published online May 13 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.This […]
A pioneering research study published today in Cell Metabolism details how the hormone FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice. The hormone works primarily by signaling the […]
Fragmented care—receiving medical treatment at more than one facility—has been associated with both positive and negative outcomes for cancer patients depending on a number of factors such as cancer type and treatment venue.This article was […]
All 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are set to miss global goals on combating infectious diseases, according to a new analysis in PLOS Medicine tracking the region’s health progress.This […]
People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of developing depression, a study shows.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and seven US pediatric medical centers report a notable association between Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) and severe respiratory illness in children without prior medical conditions. Children with nonasthma […]
Whooping cough cases are surging in California with rates returning to pre-pandemic levels, medical experts said.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Health professionals will have access to national clinical practice guidelines to help assess and diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), following a 4-year research project led by The University of Queensland.This article was originally published […]
An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the measles virus in Houston samples collected in early January 2025, before cases were reported. The team that developed the program, which includes […]
A new Salk Institute study suggests that estrogen-related receptors could be a key to repairing energy metabolism and muscle fatigue.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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