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New Bird Flu Strain Detected in the U.S.

A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been detected for the first time in the United States, raising concerns about how it continues to spread. The strain was dis

FDA OK's Ozempic To Protect Kidneys in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

and it could be a game-changer for millions of Americans at risk for kidney failure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially approved Ozempic

Leukocyte Count Predictor of Future Long COVID Severity in Postmenopausal Women

Leukocyte count is an independent predictor of future postacute sequelae of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 infection (PASC) in postmenopausal women, acc

Mindfulness-Based Groups Tied to Significant Reduction in Opioid Craving

For adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) receiving buprenorphine, a mindfulness-based group is similar to a recovery support group for opioid use, substance us

Higher Traffic-Related Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Depression

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with depression in women, possibly via reproductive health, according to a study published online

Dose-Dependent Link Seen for Alcohol, Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer in Patients With Hep B

For patients with hepatitis B virus, alcohol is associated with dose-dependent increased risks for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), according to a

Multicomponent Prehabilitation Beneficial for Surgical Patients

Exercise prehabilitation, nutritional prehabilitation, and multicomponent interventions involving exercise may be beneficial for adults undergoing surgery, acco

Health Officials Alarmed by Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas

Kansas health officials are tackling the largest tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in U.S. history, with 67 confirmed cases since the start of 2025. The outbreak inclu

Airlift Services Underused for Minority Patients With Severe Trauma

Racial and ethnic minority patients with severe trauma are less likely to receive airlift services compared with White patients in the United States, according

Benefits of Pediatric Obesity Treatment Endure Into Young Adulthood

A positive response to treatment for pediatric obesity has enduring health benefits into young adulthood, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in JAMA

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