Click through a quick summary of the key changes made to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' 2020 recommendations for adults.  

To support efforts to contain the 2019 novel coronavirus, the WHO has launched a comprehensive online education series for all healthcare and public health officials.

These concise summaries outline key developments in the evolution of a promising genetics-based approach to cystic fibrosis treatment.

Implementing these assessments, interventions, and mobile apps could contribute to improved disease detection, treatment strategies, and adherence.

From 2013-2016, about 46% of US adults had hypertension. Plus more highlights from the AHA's annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. 

Over half of coprescriptions were among general or family practice physicians and 40% among internal medicine physicians, a new CDC report suggests. 

Safe and effective opioid tapering requires careful patient selection and a multimodal approach. Try our 10 questions on current HHS recommendations.

In 2018, 9 states reported an adult obesity prevalence of ≥35%. Find out more trends from the CDCs annual Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps.

How did Kansas City fans celebrate Superbowl LIV? With responsible consumption of a favored ETOH. Find out who drinks what with a short post-season quiz.

Sample: Approximately how many alcohol-related deaths were recorded between 1999-2017 among people aged ≥16 years?

Analysis of EEG data from patients with major depressive disorder predicted response to SSRI treatment with accuracy of nearly 80%, according to a new study.

The FDA is urging physicians to weigh the benefits and risks of the obesity drug, Belviq™ (lorcaserin), when deciding to start or continue treatment.

Testosterone could protect women from asthma and niacin may decrease COPD severity in men--results of 2 of these 4 studies. Read more.

A new review found >2 million US adults with heart disease have either used marijuana in the past or are current users. 

When compared to standard diet and exercise, a new review found metformin more effective in type 2 diabetes prevention. 

A 66-y/o man presents with worsening generalized headache x2 days plus chills and dry cough. Initial concerns: encephalitis, influenza, URI, pneumonia? Your Dx?

The novel test was shown to be effective in the early detection of symptom-free patients with coronary artery disease. 

This month, the CDC released new recommendations for providing quality STD care in primary care clinics. Get the key points in our quick slideshow.

An app for answering common breastfeeding questions, another to aide in interpreting bilirubin trends in newborns, and 3 more top neonatal care apps.

More young adults in the US are getting vaccinated against human papillomavirus, rising almost 50% in 5 years, according to a new report.