September 15, 2025

The Hidden Hazard: Fall-Risk Drugs

US fall-related deaths in older adults are rising, with prescription drugs a key contributor and safer alternatives urged.

KFF Health News

September 12, 2025

FDA Considers Ending Routine Advisory Committees on New Drugs

The FDA move to limit advisory committee involvement in drug approvals has prompted debate on the balance between efficiency and transparency.

KFF Health News

September 12, 2025

Maternal Health and Vitiligo: First Scoping Review Protocol

Protocol outlines review of vitiligo pregnancy outcomes, methods, and planned data mapping.

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September 11, 2025

Medical Oddities: The Metabolic Recipe for Sleepiness

Science this week serves up naps, plaque stealth, binge boosts, tea twists, and brain maps.

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September 11, 2025

COVID Exits Top 10 as US Deaths Fall

Age-adjusted US death rate fell 3.8% in 2024, the lowest since 2020, provisional data show

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September 10, 2025

Should Kids With Lice Stay in Class?

Debate continues over school head lice policies as parents call for stricter exclusion rules while public health guidance supports in-class management.

KFF Health News

September 10, 2025

Prenatal Acetaminophen and ADHD/ASD: Linked?

Review of 46 human studies links prenatal acetaminophen to higher ADHD/ASD risk; evidence is heterogeneous; cohort effect sizes are generally modest but larger in some biomarker studies; authors advise cautious, short‑term use under medical guidance.

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September 10, 2025

What Role Do Omega-3s Play in Dementia Prevention?

Observational evidence suggests omega-3s may help shield aging brains, though randomized trials remain mixed.

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September 10, 2025

Study Ties Diet to Lung Cancer Risk

High consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with increased risk of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell subtypes.

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