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Heart Disease Still America's Top Killer, Although the Death Rate Has Declined

610,000 first strokes and 185,000 recurring strokesSomeone dies of a stroke every 3 minutes, 14 seconds, on average, and stroke accounts for one in every 21 U.S

American Lung Association Blasts Biden for Inaction on Menthol Cigarette Ban

if the Biden Administration truly cares about Black lives, they will act swiftly to ban menthol-flavored tobacco products, Willoughby added.Wimmer noted that to

No Sign Latest COVID Variant Leads to Worse Symptoms

JN.1, the COVID variant sweeping the country this winter, is not prompting more severe disease than earlier variants did, early U.S. government data suggests.Wh

FDA Warns of Rare Secondary Cancer Risk With CAR-T Therapies

must submit proposed label changes in the next 30 days to note that CAR-T therapy can raise the risk of rare blood cancers, the FDA said.If the drugmakers disag

2015 to 2021 Saw Increase in Gabapentinoid Use

Use of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to a study published in the January February issue of the Annals of Fam

Air Pollution Emissions Down Since 1970 Clear Air Act, but Inequities Persist

Air pollution emissions across the United States decreased on average from 1970 to 2010, with racial ethnic disparities observed, especially in the industry and

COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy Safe for Infant Neurodevelopment

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy seems safe in terms of neurodevelopment through 18 months of age, according to a study published online Jan. 22 in JAMA Pe

Type 2 Diabetes Remission Likely With Weight Loss After Diagnosis

Remission of type 2 diabetes is feasible and is associated with weight loss in the year after diabetes diagnosis, according to a study published online Jan. 23

Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Increase in Sedentary Behavior

Long-term exposure to air pollution is tied to an increase in sedentary behavior (SED) among people at risk for diabetes, according to a study published online

2009 Update to WIC Cost-Effective for Reducing Childhood Obesity

The 2009 update to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) was estimated to be cost-effective for preventing childhood

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