Posing an unparalleled threat of premature disease and death globally, the unchecked rise in overweight and obesity requires an urgent 5-year action plan, experts say.
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The risk of a suicide attempt was 2 times greater among those with headache, across types including tension type headache, migraine, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia, and posttraumatic headache.
World Cancer Day 2025 urges focus on the unique personal journey underlying every cancer diagnosis; individual recommendations for regular screening is where that can start.
An oral antibiotic for drug-resistant UTIs, a long-awaited therapy for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and more.
The pivotal INTERCEPT and MOMENTUM phase 3 clinical trials served as foundational evidence for the efficacy of the combination therapy across migraine presentations.
Findings on the efficacy of treatments for MDD include the favorable effects of exercise, of CBT, and the robust outcomes of ECT among neuromodulatory modalities.
People with chronic diseases like COPD or with immunocompromising conditions continue to have reservations about vaccines against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Hesitancy about vaccination against dangerous communicable diseases remains a public health problem, particularly when the hesitant are living with immunocompromising conditions.
The Los Angeles wildfires continue nearly unabated despite heroic efforts by first responders. Wildfire smoke has both short- and long-term effects on health and habitat. Here's what to know, for you and your patients.
The bird flu threat remains low, according to public health authorities, but awareness and vigilance will help keep it that way. Here are 9 things you need to know.
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Substances of choice used in the previous 12 months were alcohol, nicotine vaping, and cannabis but the trends among the 8th, 10th, and 12th graders are very encouraging.
From ACIP updates on age eligibility and research on vaccine efficacy to US adults' attitudes toward recommended shots, these 10 at-a-glance news briefs are must-reads for PCPs.
The efficacy of acupuncture treatment for chronic pain is still widely debated. A new study evaluated its effect on one of the most treatment resistant forms of low back pain.
An MDF stethoscope with leopard print tubing? A digital highlighter/scanner that translates and talks back? Check out these and 8 more uncommon gifts for health care professionals.
Americans' rating of the quality of health care available in the US has hit its lowest in 24 years, according to a new Gallup survey; here's what they think.
How does alcohol figure in to American holiday celebrations? We checked with Alcohol.org for this quiz. Are answers what you expect?
Holiday health care gift-giving season is here and we've done some window shopping for our primary care readers. Take a breath and scroll through our top 10 suggestions for 2024.
About 40% of people who have T1D are not aware of it until they experience an extreme health event; screening in primary care can help reduce the risk, support families.
A quick review of the scope of diabetes in the US and of the gaps in equitable access to care supports the annual call to action from the International Diabetes Federation.
The CDC just released its annual STD surveillance report. Are you caught up on the latest trends? Try your hand at these 7 questions to find out.
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