Back pain is more common in the US than homeownership, but despite the prevalence, myths persist regarding origins, treatment, and prevention. Here are 8 of them.

Obesity treatment evolves as GLP-1 medication use surges 587%, while bariatric surgery rates decline significantly. A new analysis parses the trends.

July 4th invites celebration, typically with alcohol. Try our quiz based on a review of the holiday drinking patterns of US adults. Are answers to these 10 questions what you expect?

Advances in obesity pharmacotherapy will be the focus of numerous late-breaking science sessions at ADA 2025; snapshots of 5 studies follow.

Primary care clinicians are generally the first clinical contact for older adults with early signs of dementia. Our survey uncovered 5 primary challenges to being in that role.

New survey finds that most PCPs screen for mild cognitive impairment, but time is an issue, guidelines are few, and low levels of confidence persist.

Among 2000 US adults, a new survey found consumers prioritize trust and recommendations over brand loyalty in health tracking devices, prizing accuracy and reliability.

These 14 recommendations from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine comprise the core of the first-ever guideline centered on lifestyle change as a first-line intervention.

Details on 12 key abstracts with clinical relevance for primary care, from menopause management to PPD screening and HPV testing.

Cases of whooping cough in the US more than doubled in 2024, and 2 infants have died from the infection. Here is background on the infection and vaccine.

Occasional trouble finding a word reflects typical age-related brain changes; the changes that cause a person to refer to a watch as a "hand clock" are not the same.

US adults want to know early on if they have Alzheimer disease, when treatment may slow it, and they are willing to participate in trials of new drugs.

Approximately 40% of adults with chronic pain have comorbid anxiety and/or depression, underscoring the importance of routine screening in this population.

Misinformation about measles and the MMR vaccine has reached the majority of US adults and parents; most believe the vaccine is safe but many are still unconvinced.

A quick look at the states ranking highest and lowest on metrics including influenza vaccination, tetanus vaccination, HPV vaccination, and more.

A recent survey of US adults sheds light on public attitudes regarding RSV, influenza, COVID-19, MMR, and other key vaccines.

Respiratory syncytial virus was deadly and untreatable across the lifespan until 2023 when the first vaccines were approved in the US. Follow the timeline, here.

Review 10 new FDA-approved drugs that may soon find a place in your prescribing routine, including new treatments for UTIs, acute pain, and more.

Myths and fears about cancer screening may be keeping some of your patients from important tests. Always ask about misconceptions, and then offer the facts.

This AF guideline topline offers an at-a-glance look at the most recent ACC/AHA guidance on diagnosis of the arrhythmia.