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DoxyPEP Rollout Tied to Dent in STI Epidemic in the Real World

Promising results in California, but antibacterial resistance still a concern

Jan 06, 2025
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Anti-Zoster Drug Prevents Shingles in Lupus Patients on Anifrolumab

Alternative to vaccination proves mettle in French study

Jan 06, 2025
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Opinion
Will the Trump Administration Be a Dangerous Ally to the Wellness Industry?

Several nominees may pose a threat to evidence-based public health

Jan 03, 2025
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Environmentally Friendlier COPD Inhaler May Also Be More Effective

Real-world data compare two single-inhaler triple therapies

Dec 30, 2024
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Patient Who Had No Luck With GLP-1 Drugs Found Success With Surgery

It took 2 years of insurance rigamarole, but 3 months post-op, she's lost 66 pounds

Dec 23, 2024
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Public Health Experts Decry Louisiana's Ban on Vaccine Promotion

Doctors need to "stand up" for their patients' health, they say

Dec 20, 2024
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New Guideline Revises Cautions Around Dental Work in Joint Replacement Patients

Surgeons' groups acknowledge that prophylactic antibiotics may not cut infection risk

Dec 18, 2024
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More CEOs Targeted in Wanted Posters; Ultraprocessed Food Lawsuit; OD Deaths Fall

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

Dec 12, 2024
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More Beans, Less Red Meat: Nutritionists Weigh in on U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Advisory panel had no conclusions about ultraprocessed foods or alcohol

Dec 10, 2024
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One in Six Adults With Asthma Didn't Adhere to Meds Due to Cost

They also had higher odds of having asthma attacks and emergency room visits

Dec 09, 2024
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Opinion
Are GLP-1 Drug Holidays a Risk Worth Taking?

Experts weigh in on weight regain, cardiometabolic fallout, and the future of tailored care

Dec 08, 2024
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Women's CVD Risk Calculations Barely Budge When Sex-Specific Variables Are Included

Existing models improved only slightly after accounting for certain female risk factors

Dec 06, 2024
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Asylum Seekers Enter U.S. With Unexpectedly Large Symptom Load

Stress, CVD, pain symptoms highly prevalent in those evaluated in New York City

Dec 05, 2024
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Opinion
Untangling GLP-1 Risks: Are Side Effects Overblown?

Experts tackle myths, data bias, and game-changing outcomes of obesity drugs

Dec 05, 2024
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