July 28, 2025

Planned Cesarean May Raise B-Cell ALL Risk in Children

A Swedish cohort study of over 2.4 million births found that children born via planned cesarean section had a higher risk of developing B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia before age 6, independent of maternal or perinatal factors.

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July 21, 2025

Preeclampsia Risk Scores Under USPSTF Lack Precision, Study Finds

Researchers found that USPSTF guidelines inadequately stratify preeclampsia risk among pregnant patients, particularly those at moderate risk, and therefore limit the utility of aspirin prophylaxis recommendations.

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July 18, 2025

Decade of Data Validates Life’s Simple 7

A decade-long review supports that higher Life’s Simple 7 cardiovascular health scores significantly reduce risks of chronic disease, mortality, and health care use.

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July 17, 2025

Vapes Outperform Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Cessation Trial

Researchers found vaporized nicotine products more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults.

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July 17, 2025

Lithium Linked to Short-Term Emotional Dysregulation Relief

A new study found that lithium, when added to existing treatment, reduced symptom severity in adolescents with emotional dysregulation without compromising tolerability or adherence.

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July 15, 2025

U.S. Children’s Health Worsens Over 17 Years

A new study analyzing over a decade of national health surveys, electronic records, and international data shows a consistent rise in chronic conditions, obesity, emotional symptoms, and mortality rates among children and adolescents in the U.S..

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July 10, 2025

HHS Scraps Preventive Care Panel Meeting

HHS unexpectedly canceled a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, prompting fears it may be dismantled following similar moves by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at other federal health agencies.

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July 10, 2025

Genetic Traits Influence Children’s Food Preferences

A new study presented at the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions links genetic predisposition for macronutrient preference with childhood intake of sugary drinks and fast food.

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July 10, 2025

1 in 4 U.S. Infants Missing Bifidobacterium: Study

Babies who lacked this key gut bacteria were at an increased risk of eczema, allergies, and asthma by age 2.

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