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More People Turning to Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill, Opill, Study Says

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 Two years after U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, new research shows many people who face barriers to

Two Doses of Zoster Vaccine Reduce Risk for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus

Two doses of recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) are associated with a reduced risk for herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), acute myocardial infarction, and stroke a

AAP Offers Guidance for Tapering of Opioids to Prevent Withdrawal in Children

A plan for tapering opioids should be developed to minimize withdrawal symptoms in children receiving opioids for five or more days, according to a clinical rep

GERD Linked to Increased Incidence of Pulmonary Disease

The presence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with an increased incidence of pulmonary diseases, but this effect may be attenuated with G

Intensive Systolic BP Target Cost-Effective for Patients at High Cardiovascular Risk

For patients 50 years or older at high cardiovascular risk without diabetes or prior stroke, an intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) target ( 120 mm Hg) seem

Diabetes Risk Commonly Clustered Within Households

Diabetes risk is commonly clustered within households, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the

PTC Therapeutics Receives Complete Response Letter for Vatiquinone NDA

Why Do UTIs Cause Frequent, Painful Urination? Mouse Study Offers Insight

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 Urinary tract infections tend to be extremely painful and disruptive, prompting sufferers to urinate more frequently with a horrible burn

People Do Get More Steps In Walkable Cities, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 Cities can be designed in ways that promote walking, providing residents with built-in health benefits, a new study says. People who live

Does 'Social Apnea' Disturb Your Weekend Sleep?

TUESDAY, Aug. 19, 2025 Folks who spend the weekend partying could be damaging their sleep through social apnea, a new study says. Late nights drinking and smoki