December 04, 2025

HPV Testing Shift: New Screening Guidance

The American Cancer Society’s updated cervical cancer screening guideline introduces FDA-approved self-collected HPV testing and clearer exit criteria.

Conexiant

December 03, 2025

Are New Incentives Boosting Births?

A report on recent federal pronatalist policy initiatives, proposed IVF access measures, and associated government actions involving women’s and children’s health programs in the US.

KFF Health News

December 01, 2025

Three Keys to Closing the Communication Gap

New ACOG statement outlines relationship-centered strategies to build trust and improve outcomes, particularly for marginalized patients.

Conexiant

November 20, 2025

Should Antibiotics Be Added After Episiotomy?

Researchers examined whether short-course prophylactic antibiotics reduce postpartum wound complications after episiotomy or second-degree tears.

Conexiant

November 20, 2025

Cesarean Closure Technique Shapes Outcomes

Endometrium-excluding, multilayer uterine repair may improve long-term healing and reduce risks associated with scar defects.

Conexiant

November 13, 2025

Why Is the US an ‘Outlier’ in Road Safety?

US traffic fatalities have increased over the past decade despite ongoing safety initiatives.

KFF Health News

July 31, 2025

‘Victim-Blaming’ in Public Health?

As Trump’s health officials push personal responsibility, critics warn their rhetoric blames patients, shapes policy, and risks deepening health inequalities.

KFF Health News

August 12, 2025

Advanced-Practice Providers Filling Rural ER Gaps

Rural emergency rooms across the U.S. are increasingly staffed by physician assistants and nurse practitioners instead of physicians, raising debates over care quality, staffing shortages, and access to emergency services.

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