
What We’re Reading: US Adults at Risk of Heart Disease; Youth Mental Health, Addiction Support; FDA Postpones Meeting on Next COVID Vaccine Strain
Research shows a high prevalence of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome among adults; tackling mental health and substance abuse nationwide; a delayed meeting allows for surveillance data collection to inform recommendations.
An Alarming 90% of US Adults at Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds
Nearly 90% of US adults are at risk of developing heart disease, signaling a critical need for proactive health measures,
Biden Administration Commits $46.8 Million to Youth Mental Health, Addiction Support
The HHS in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), has allocated $46.8 million toward initiatives aimed at enhancing youth mental health, expanding the behavioral health workforce, and improving access to culturally competent care,
FDA Postpones Advisory Committee Meeting to Discuss Next COVID Vaccine Strain
The FDA has rescheduled its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meeting from May 16 to June 5 to ensure access to the latest surveillance data for selecting the strain or strains for the 2024-25 COVID vaccines,
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