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Texas AG Sues Dallas Doctor Over Transgender Care for Minors

A Dallas doctor has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly providing transgender care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law

Some IUDs May Raise The Odds for Breast Cancer, But Overall Risk Remains Low

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) may raise the chances of a breast cancer diagnosis for women who use the hormonal birth control method, but that risk remains low, n

Music Might Speed Your Recovery From Surgery

Pop tunes, smooth jams and banging beats can help people more easily recover from surgery with fewer painkillers, a new review finds.Listening to music reduces

A Cancer Diagnosis Takes Devastating Toll on Family Finances

Ruined credit scores and big risks for bankruptcy All part of the long-term financial fallout from the words You have cancer, according to two new studies. Thes

In Utero Exposure to COVID-19 Not Tied to Later Neurodevelopmental Issues

Exposure to maternal COVID-19 is not associated with abnormal neurodevelopmental screening results through 24 months postpartum, according to a study published

Racial, Gender, Socioeconomic Disparities Seen in Teen Alcohol, Drug Screening

Rates of biochemical alcohol and drug screening are disproportionately higher among adolescent trauma patients who are from racial and ethnic minorities, have p

IDSA: EHR Order Set Reduces Antibiotic Duration in Children With AOM

Implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) order set increases compliance with the recommended duration of prescribed antibiotics for children with acu

IDSA: MVA-BN Vaccine Against Mpox Tolerated, Effective for Teens

The Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine, licensed in the United States to prevent smallpox and mpox, is well tolerated and seems effective

Older People More Prone to Relocating After Dementia Diagnosis

A new diagnosis of Alzheimer s or other dementia often spurs a person to move from their home, new research shows. One possible explanation is that individuals

The Right Time is Now to Get Your Flu Vaccine

Folks who want solid protection during the cold and flu season should get the influenza vaccine now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. The ideal time

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