Children returned to school amid the largest surge in measles in the United States in decades, raising concerns about the spread of the highly contagious virus as vaccination rates continue to slide.…

The proportion of U.S. women who have never been screened for cervical cancer increased at a “troubling” rate over the past couple decades, according to researchers.As recently as a few years ago,…

After 338 former NFL players donated their brains to a pair of brain banks upon their deaths between 2008 and 2021, researchers found that 315 of them, or 93.2%, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy,…

An essential part of back-to-school shopping for many young girls now includes a trip to a high-end makeup store for pricey skin care products marketed to adults, a social media-inspired trend…

Children who had prenatal exposure to fluoride in drinking water near or above current recommended levels in the United States had lower scores in fluid reasoning, according to data published in the…

Vegetarian diets may be linked to a lower risk for developing chronic kidney disease, according to study data published in Scientific Reports. Previous studies have found associations between…

This cross-sectional study assesses the prevalence of shoulder rotator cuff abnormalities in a general Finnish population and whether diagnostic imaging should guide diagnosis or treatment of…

In adults with obesity, long-term treatment is often necessary to maintain bodyweight reduction and its associated cardiometabolic benefits. In the SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN trial, continuing tirzepatide at…

A nasty bout of COVID-19 can awaken “an army of dormant viruses” lurking inside the body of people who have no known health problems, according to Esther Melamed, MD, PhD. Melamed, an assistant…

E-scooters are popular for recreation and transportation, with ride-share options available in 133 cities across the United States and sales expected to increase from 1.44 million in 2025 to 2.39…

There is no association between circumcision and autism or circumcision and acetaminophen prescription, according to findings from a study of more than 2,700 male children published in JAMA…

The team behind Stella Juva hopes it can help bring healthcare to people in remote areas who are struggling to access it.

When we think about fatty liver, the intuitive culprit is dietary fat. Yet the dominant dietary drivers for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease are not greasy foods, but rather…

Hair loss videos on popular social media platforms commonly promote unreliable treatment recommendations, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dermatology.Of 156 hair loss…

Adult e-scooter riders were 3.45 times more likely than motorcycle riders and 1.74 times more likely than bicycle riders to experience a traumatic brain injury, according to study findings published…

Statin discontinuation, compared with continued use, did not raise all-cause mortality over 3 years among adults aged at least 75 years who were taking statins for primary prevention of…

August 25, 2026 – Artificial intelligence (AI) scribes have demonstrated strong clinician demand and measurable benefits, but Canada’s fragmented procurement and regulatory systems could prevent the…

Unsplash photo Over the last three years, private spending on health care in Canada increased nearly twice as fast as public spending — with British

As uncertain as Donald Trump’s new world order is, science can explain the effects of his aggression and how to respond.

Erika L. Rangel, MD, kept her first pregnancy secret for 6 months.Rangel, who was a fourth-year general surgery resident at Mass General Brigham in 2009, did not want to share the news with…

Fecal microbiota transplantation via frozen “poop pills” may be a promising treatment option for adults with peanut allergy, according to a press release from Boston Children’s Hospital.In an…

Exclusively breastfeeding vs. formula-feeding for the first 6 months significantly raised the risk for infants having food allergy at 1, 2 and 3 years, according to results published in BMC…

Read this Journal Watch article and more clinical summaries on NEJM Clinician.

GLP-1 receptor agonists are best known for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, yet a growing body of evidence suggests their benefits may extend well beyond metabolic disease to dermatologic…

Implementation of a nationwide tobacco cessation program could save more than 60,000 lives and $12 billion in healthcare costs in 10 years.A dynamic evaluation of the Tobacco Research and Treatment…

For many people, food allergy is something that belongs to childhood. Patients often assume that if they have eaten shrimp, peanuts, tree nuts or other foods safely for decades, they have somehow…

This cross-sectional study assesses how antibiotic prescription and management for pediatric acute respiratory tract infections compare during telemedicine and in-person primary care visits.

Guidelines in Canada, the United States, and other countries recommend that children switch from whole (3.25%) to reduced-fat milk after age 2 years to limit saturated fat intake and prevent obesity,…

As uncertain as Donald Trump’s new world order is, science can explain the effects of his aggression and how to respond.

Problematic social media use may lead to stronger ADHD symptoms and worse cognitive performance among adolescents, according to two studies from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Less than 30 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous exercise may be sufficient to mitigate most cardiovascular risk related to physical inactivity, a speaker reported.At the…

Clinicians are accustomed to patients bringing celebrity inspiration photos of celebrities to cosmetic consultations. But recent technological advancements have prompted some to show a new type of…

I wrote an earlier perspective on the application of robotics to eye surgery in the April 25, 2024, issue of Healio | OSN.

Wearing weighted vests while exercising has become one of the most popular fitness trends in recent years.The trend of walking with a weighted vest or backpack, also known as rucking, originates from…

A prospective study of more than 350,000 individuals linked higher coffee consumption with lower risk for cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and liver-related mortality, especially among those who…

Nearly one-third of Americans intentionally tan outdoors, according to data from a National Health Interview Survey published in JAMA Dermatology. Of those who reported experiencing sunburn in the…

Men using testosterone therapy do not have increased risk for developing prostate cancer, according to a review article published in The Journal of Urology.Researchers found testosterone therapy was…

Patient portal messaging is not replacing in-person care. It is adding to it.An evaluation of 2,000 hospitals and 40,000 clinics showed patient-authored messages have increased more than 150% since…

The FDA has approved a second blood-based colorectal cancer screening option for adults aged 45 years and older at average risk for the disease.SimpleScreen CRC (Freenome) is a noninvasive test that…

More people globally are living longer, but many of those extra years are spent experiencing disability and diseases, according to a new report in Lancet Public Health.“The central finding is that we…

In 2025, WHO published an executive summary on climate change and health, opening with a bold statement: “Climate change is arguably the greatest health threat of the 21st century.” Although typical…

The number of measles cases in 2026 officially passed last year’s record.According to the latest CDC data, there have been 2,318 cases so far in 2026 — nearly 30 more cases than last year’s 2,289.…

We present estimates for optimal AWaRe antibiotic use for 186 CTAs. After accounting for CTA-specific needs, the UN General Assembly's target of 70% of global antibiotic use being from the Access…

An FDA committee is recommending the addition of several peptides to the 503A bulk drug substances list.The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee, which has faced scrutiny for having several…

Initiating continuous glucose monitoring in primary care was tied to improved HbA1c and lower recurrent hospitalizations and ED visits among patients with diabetes, according to a recently published…

The weekend warrior-style exercise pattern may effectively lower risk for development of cardiometabolic disease among people with hypertension, according to a study published in the Journal of the…