Grace Halsey

A recent study showed obesity in childhood or adolescence accelerates biological aging by up to 48% in young adults.

Opill OTC has significantly increased contraceptive use and shifts from less effective options among women who are uninsured, of racial/ethnic minorities, and live in the rural US.

Sarah Sams, MD, emphasizes education, empathy, and proactive communication to support families and protect public health.

Risk of dementia was more than 60% lower among adults aged 60 to 69 years with hearing loss who used hearing aids in the first study to highlight early intervention.

William Schaffner, MD, ID specialist and vaccine expert, advises following state guidance on back-to-school shots and thinking through new guidance on COVID shots for kids.

The statistically significant improvements seen in key HS symptoms during GLP-1 treatment for obesity suggest overlap in both mechanistic and immunologic effects.

New data show more than one-third of US adults are unaware of HPV or the HPV vaccine, with gaps greatest in the Midwest and South, where HPV-related cancers are most common.

The GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist also showed promise in an exploratory maintenance arm, producing rapid weight loss at an induction dose that was sustained after down-titration.

Infectious disease expert Amesh Adalja, MD, discusses new vaccine policies, misinformation, and how PCPs can build confidence during National Immunization Awareness Month.

Family physician Sarah Sams, MD, shares practical strategies on vaccine updates, coadministration, and addressing hesitancy this respiratory season.

In the RE104 group receiving the 30-mg dose, clinically meaningful reductions in the primary endpoint were seen on day 1 posttreatment and sustained through day 28 follow-up.

AstraZeneca launches FluMist Home, the first FDA-approved at-home flu vaccine service, allowing self- or caregiver administration of the intranasal influenza vaccine for the 2025–26 season.

If FIT results indicated colonoscopy, respondents preferred personal follow-up vs digital; significant barriers to undergoing fear of the test and positive cancer finding were the most significant barriers to follow-up.

Updates to the 2017 guideline focus on new monitoring strategies, earlier intervention to reduce cognitive decline, improved perinatal care, and refined risk assessment.

Explore the latest insights on diabetes in pregnancy, asthma management disparities, AI in health care, dementia risk reduction, and new eczema treatments.

Large US cohort study finds COVID-19 infection increases short-term risk of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis, while vaccination lowers these risks.

Please remind your adult patients that these recommended vaccines (eg, pneumococcal, flu, HPV) are essential to protect them, and their communities, from serious outcomes.

GLP-1 use among adults with diabetes peaked among those aged 50 to 64 years, was highest among Hispanic adults, and was more likely among those taking other antihyperglycemic agents.

Infectious disease expert Amesh Adalja, MD, discusses key vaccine policy changes, strategies to combat misinformation, and ways PCPs can boost vaccine confidence.

A recent poll reveals most US adults are hesitant about fall COVID-19 vaccinations, highlighting confusion over federal policies and declining trust in health agencies.

William Schaffner, MD, a veteran infectious disease expert and public health thought leader is concerned that rapidly shifting federal policy could impact future options.

Fewer than 1 in 5 eligible older adults in the US received the RSV vaccine during the first 2 seasons it was available, and uptake was lower based on SDOH.

The US FDA approved brensocatib as the first treatment for non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

RDX-002, an investigational, first-in-class therapeutic, significantly reduced weight regain after cessation of antiobesity treatment with semaglutide and tirzepatide.

The 9 influenza vaccines available for the upcoming respiratory virus season come from 4 manufacturers in single-dose syringes and vials and multidose vials may still be available.

Family physician Sarah Sams, MD, shares how to improve pediatric vaccine coadministration using pre‑visit planning and staff coordination.

Rural, low-income US counties with persistently low cervical cancer screening have almost twice the incidence and mortality compared with high-screening counties.

Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, board certified in lifestyle and obesity medicine, explains how the 6 pillars of the former are essential to success in the latter.

Danish adults aged 65 and older at high-risk for serious infection with SARS-CoV-2 showed no increased risk of 29 serious adverse events following vaccination.

Schaffner describes the mood among his colleagues in infectious disease right now as anxious, perplexed, distressed, and angry. They expect the disruptions and their feelings to continue.