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Therapeutic Vaccine Shows Preliminary Safety, Effectiveness for HPV16+ Cervical Precancerous Condition

For patients with human papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 (HPV16)-positive cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 (CIN3), vaccination with a replication-incompet

GLP-1 RAs Tied to Higher Thyroid Cancer Risk in First Year of Treatment

The absolute risk for thyroid cancer is low among patients receiving glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) therapy, but risk is elevated in the fi

Americans Still Consider COVID Major Public Health Threat

People still see COVID-19 as an ongoing public health threat, even though the pandemic officially ended in 2023, according to a new HealthDay Harris Poll. Nearl

Guidelines Developed to Address Infections Tied to Regional Anesthesia

In multidisciplinary guidelines issued by the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine and published online Jan. 20 in Regional Anesthesia Pain

Micronutrient Deficiencies Seen in More Than 45 Percent With Type 2 Diabetes

More than 45 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have micronutrient deficiencies, with the most prevalent deficiency being vitamin D, according to a

RFK Jr. Faces Tough Questions at First Confirmation Hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a plethora of tough questions on vaccines, abortion and public health policy during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday as Pre

Cholesterol Changes in Seniors Linked to Brain Health

Seniors whose cholesterol levels spike and plummet year-to-year could be at increased risk of dementia and failing brain health, a new study suggests. Those who

Opioid Painkillers Less Available To People Of Color

People of color now have less access to prescription opioid painkillers than white patients, an unintended consequence of efforts to stem America s opioid epide

Heavy Weed Use Affects Young Adults' Short-Term Memory

Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests. MRI scans showed less b

Weight-Loss Surgery Protects Liver Health

Weight-loss surgery can protect the liver health of patients with obesity and fatty liver disease, a new study reports. Patients had a 72 lower risk of developi

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