Population Health

Noel T. Brewer, PhD, former ACIP member, warns that the CDC's reduction from 17 to 11 recommended immunizations lacks transparency, which may lower uptake.

A Mississippi hospital partners with Eko Health to introduce AI-assisted cardiac detection in underserved rural communities.

High area level housing cost burden is associated with increased cardiovascular hospitalizations and emergency department use among Medicaid beneficiaries.

Digital health record integration boosts medication safety, as OTC use rivals prescription use in chronic care management, found a new study led by Jody L. Green, PhD, Uprise Health.

Sora Ely, MD, emphasized that national lung cancer screening rates remain below 10%, underscoring the urgent need for greater awareness and uptake.

The number of brick and mortar abortion clinics in the US fell between 2024 and 2025, with notable closures even in states considered key access points.

The FDA will now review Moderna’s seasonal mRNA influenza vaccine application, setting a mid-2026 decision date.

To conclude his conversation with AJMC, Jordan Karlitz, MD, outlines clinical, behavioral, and policy strategies to reverse rising CRC deaths in adults aged under 50.

These new data show that 64.8% of US adults take at least 1 prescription medication each year.

Individuals can use these 5 ways to minimize their cancer risk during National Cancer Prevention Month and beyond.

Jordan Karlitz, MD, explains the rise in CRC-related deaths in younger adults, stressing the need for earlier screening and symptom awareness.

A Quebec cohort study links gas station proximity to higher VOC exposure and elevated childhood cancer risk, especially acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

The postpandemic reinstatement of Medicare’s 3-day rule lengthened hospital stays without affecting SNF use, spending, or short-term outcomes, raising questions about its value.

To protect patients, the FDA will restrict ingredients in unapproved compounded GLP‑1 drugs and crack down on misleading marketing.

Experts raise concerns that CDC childhood immunization changes could reduce vaccine uptake and weaken trust in public health guidance.

Almost half of the monthly-updated CDC databases had unexplained pauses in 2025, mostly affecting vaccination data, raising transparency and public health concerns.

Experts underscored that educating clinicians and the public about red flag CRC symptoms could facilitate earlier screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

Adults who are underweight, overweight, or obese face higher medical expenditures, varying by age, sex, and care setting.

The new Horizon1000 partnership aims to deploy AI tools across 1000 clinics to boost care, support health workers, and address aid cuts in African health systems by 2028.

A new bipartisan funding bill funds key departments ahead of the deadline in an effort to avoid another government shutdown.

Aleata Postell discusses CenterWell Pharmacy's partnership with Eli Lilly to dispense FDA-approved obesity management drugs.

The latest dietary guidelines emphasize reducing processed foods, promoting whole foods, and increasing protein intake, aiming to improve public health.

Influenza surveillance is essential to accurately measure disease burden, guide policy, and strengthen preparedness for future pandemics, according to Marco del Riccio, MD.

Last week, OpenAI launched AI tools for health care organizations, including ChatGPT for Healthcare, designed to improve care and streamline administrative tasks.

Risk-based vaccination strategies and clinical pathway integration could improve coverage and strengthen future influenza preparedness, according to Marco del Riccio, MD.