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First OTC Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Approved by the FDA

On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization to LetsGetChecked for the Simple 2 Test, the first home test for chlamydia a

Prevalence of COPD Stable Overall From 2011 to 2021

From 2011 to 2021, there was no change in the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overall, but increases were seen among adults aged 75 y

1999 to 2018 Saw Rise in Rates of Breastfeeding Initiation

From 1999 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration at 12 months, according to a research letter p

Measles Vaccination Has Averted 57 Million Deaths Since 2000

Since 2000, measles vaccination has averted an estimated 57 million deaths worldwide, but vaccination coverage decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic and has no

CDC: Cancer Death Rates in Youth Continued to Decline Through 2021

Cancer death rates in youth ages 0 to 19 years continued to decline during 2001 to 2021, according to a November data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Di

FDA Approves Augtyro (repotrectinib) for the Treatment of Locally Advanced or Metastatic ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Neighborhood Disadvantage Tied to Higher Risk for Autism Diagnosis

Children residing in more disadvantaged neighborhoods at birth have a higher likelihood of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis, according to a brief rep

Olfactory, Gustatory Dysfunction Decline in Years Following COVID-19

The prevalence of olfactory dysfunction (OD) and gustatory dysfunction (GD) declines in the three years after COVID-19 infection, according to a research letter

Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk for Colorectal Cancer

Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), with increased associations for those without colonoscopy screening and with s

Experiencing Racism May Increase Stroke Risk in Black Women

Black women reporting having experienced interpersonal racism may have higher risk for having a stroke, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in JAMA Ne