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Direct-to-Consumer Drugs: Big Pharma's Digital Health Play

Regulators will need to closely watch this new frontier

Sep 13, 2024
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Circulating H5N1 Bird Flu Spotted by Wastewater Monitoring During Summer

Signal has generally trailed off, but more sensitive method showed virus lingering in Texas

Sep 11, 2024
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Opinion
The Invisible Epidemic of Childhood Food Insecurity

We can help ensure our pediatric patients have adequate nutrition to thrive

Sep 10, 2024
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Olympic Athlete Dies After Attack; Dead Butt Syndrome; Elton John's Eye Problem

Health news and commentary gathered by ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ staff

Sep 05, 2024
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Novel Agent Reduces Monthly Migraine Days

Investigational Lu AG09222 met primary end point in proof-of-concept trial

Sep 04, 2024
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Opinion
Presidential Candidates Should Undergo Standardized Cognitive and Physical Testing

And the findings should be made public when situations emerge that raise alarm

Sep 04, 2024
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Opinion
Neffy Is About to Hit Shelves: Considerations for Prescribing

The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution

Sep 03, 2024
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False-Positive Mammograms May Discourage Subsequent Screenings

Recommendations for short-interval follow-up or biopsy likely a factor

Sep 02, 2024
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Opinion
Is 'Wellness' Bad News for Healthcare?

The growing industry is a double-edged sword

Sep 02, 2024
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Opinion
How Docs Can Volunteer for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Team USA's chief medical officer also discusses what he learned in Paris to prepare for next time

Aug 30, 2024
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Hormone Therapy May Slow Biological Aging in Women, Study Suggests

But further investigations capable are warranted to confirm the findings, researcher says

Aug 29, 2024
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Ubrogepant in Migraine Prodrome Helps Patients Return to Normal Function Sooner

But not everyone can reliably identify prodrome events, notes expert

Aug 28, 2024
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What to Know About the Oropouche Virus, Also Known as Sloth Fever

Officials say to be on the lookout for infection in travelers coming from Cuba and South America

Aug 28, 2024
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Lasting Reductions in CRC Incidence, Death With Single Sigmoidoscopy

But editorialists call USPSTF-recommended screening option "outdated"

Aug 27, 2024
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