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A study comparing biological aging indicators found that Rockwood Frailty Index was a stronger predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than leukocyte telomere length in adults without prior CVD.

New research links arthritis to an increased risk of prostate cancer, highlighting the need for further studies on prevention and treatment strategies.

The ability to estimate their last viral load was high among women with HIV living in British Columbia, even in those with adverse sociodemographic factors.

Despite similar scores on an aggression risk evaluation tool in a pediatric emergency department, Black youths were significantly more likely to be labeled with a high aggression risk behavioral health flag in their electronic health records compared with White youths.

Naim Alkhouri, MD, spoke to the potential for glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists to transform the treatment landscape for patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and severe fibrosis.

Measles cases surge in the US as vaccination rates decline, raising concerns about outbreaks and public health under Robert F. Kennedy Jr's leadership.

Antoine Keller, MD, argued the value of grounding health care policy in equity as clinicians prepare for a changing health care landscape in the coming years.

FDA approves the first treatment for KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC), offering new hope for patients with this condition.

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Ongoing mortality gaps persist among Black and American Indian/Alaska Native patients with colorectal cancer, despite some overall improvements.

A validated questionnaire assesses skills, knowledge, and attitudes for effective gestational diabetes management.

These guidelines act as an update to the 2016 guidelines for the use of nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) after exposure to HIV.

Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis face a higher risk of hospitalization for heart failure and pulmonary edema, a new report found.

The Trump administration's termination of 694 NIH grants totaled $1.81 billion by April 2025, generating significant uncertainty and concern regarding the future of US health research, especially for minority populations.

A study reveals higher health care costs and resource use for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs), emphasizing the need for improved patient management strategies.

Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, discusses innovative strategies for improving lung cancer screening, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools and simplified eligibility criteria.

The Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act of 2025 (H.R. 3164) aims to ensure vital pharmacy services and access to care for underserved communities.

The FDA's decision to appoint Vinay Prasad, MD, MPH, to head its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) raised concerns over regulatory scrutiny as the biotech market dropped.

Patients with a high tumor burden score had poorer outcomes following microwave ablation, the investigators found.

There are significant environmental impacts of dermatological practices that call for interdisciplinary collaboration and policy changes to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions within the field.

The impact of psoriasis on quality of life goes beyond clinical measures, such as psoriasis area severity index (PASI) and body surface area (BSA), a study finds.

Forced oscillation technique (FOT) can enhance early detection and management of progressive pulmonary fibrosis.

Raymond Osarogiagbon, MD, shares practical strategies for clinicians and health systems to boost lung cancer screening rates among eligible patients.

Machine learning identifies key biomarkers predicting hydroxyurea resistance in polycythemia vera, enhancing early treatment strategies and patient outcomes.

Samer Wahood, AB, shares that his research reveals a significant link between July erythemal UV radiation exposure and increased risks of melanoma in situ and invasive melanoma.

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy has issued new guidelines for diagnosing and managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), with updated recommendations on endoscopy use, lifestyle changes, and endoscopic treatments like transoral incisionless fundoplication.

The goal of the proposed bill is to “make prescriptions affordable again” in the US.

New research reveals how serum soluble Klotho levels relate to chronic kidney disease risk (CKD) in patients with diabetes and hypertension.

The 18-meter walk test (18MWT) effectively evaluates disease severity and predicts clinical outcomes in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), enhancing traditional assessment methods.

Patients with moderate to severe chronic spontaneous urticaria that were antihistamine-resistant to omalizumab experienced improvements with rilzabrutinib.