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HPV Genome Sequencing Superior in Detecting Head & Neck Cancer

Human papillomavirus (HPV) whole-genome sequencing (WGS)-based circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) detection has the highest sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic

MRI, Mammography Outperform Whole Breast Ultrasound for Dense Breasts

Abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and contrast-enhanced mammography detect more cancers and invasive cancers than automated whole breast ultrasound (

Youth Deaths Attributable to Synthetic Opioids Alone Increasingly Predominant

Among U.S. youth, overdose deaths attributable to synthetic opioids alone are increasingly predominant, according to a study published online May 20 in Pediatri

U.S. Ends $600M Moderna Bird Flu Vaccine Contract

THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 The U.S. government has canceled a 600 million contract with Moderna to develop a vaccine for bird flu and other dangerous flu strains, r

Marijuana Use Linked to Early Signs of Heart Damage

THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 Smoking or eating marijuana on a regular basis may damage a healthy person s blood vessels much like tobacco does, a small study finds. R

Burning Out? An E-Tattoo Can Track Mental Strain

THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 Ever thought so long and hard on a problem that your forehead grew hot, your brain became frazzled and your eyes grew bleary A new tempor

RFK Jr. May Block Government Scientists From Publishing in Top Medical Journals

THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week that he may no longer allow government scientists to publis

Earlier Natural Menopause Risk Increased for Women in Socially Vulnerable Neighborhoods

Women residing in U.S. neighborhoods with high social vulnerability have a higher risk for earlier natural menopause, according to a study published online May

Unconditional Cash Transfer May Increase Breastfeeding Rates

Unconditional cash transfers (UCTs) through U.S. social programs may increase breastfeeding rates, including in persons with low income, according to a study pu

Total Number of Excess Deaths >14.7 Million in U.S. in 1980 to 2023

There were 14,735,913 excess deaths in the United States during 1980 to 2023 compared with other high-income countries (HICs), according to a research letter pu

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