Category: Health
ACOG Withdraws From ACIP, Citing Scientific Integrity Concerns
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/acog-withdraws-from-acip-citing-scientific-integrity-concerns/ (MedPage Today) — Recent changes to CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) prompted the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to withdraw as a liaison organization. In a press release, ACOG cited a number… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/obgyn/generalobgyn/120052 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 22:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content…
Huge Cost Difference for Sunscreens With Same Ingredients, Same SPF Rating
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/huge-cost-difference-for-sunscreens-with-same-ingredients-same-spf-rating/ (MedPage Today) — The cost of three sunscreens with identical protection factor (SPF) varied by as much as 100-fold for a single application, depending on the type of clothing worn, an economic analysis of the three products suggested. The price… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/dermatology/skincancer/120046 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 20:22:00…
Should Doctors Engage With Misinfo Spreaders? Dr. Mike and Paul Offit Weigh In
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/should-doctors-engage-with-misinfo-spreaders-dr-mike-and-paul-offit-weigh-in/ (MedPage Today) — Should physicians engage with people who spread medical misinformation — or avoid confrontation to keep from legitimizing bad actors? In this 46-minute MedPage Today webinar, Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Faust, MD, moderates a… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/faustfiles/120047 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 20:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to…
Beware of Radiation Doses Among Heart Scanners, Study Says
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/beware-of-radiation-doses-among-heart-scanners-study-says/ (MedPage Today) — Cardiac imaging centers around the world may need to update their protocols and equipment, suggested findings of a large-scale study of radiation effective doses to patients undergoing diagnostic testing for coronary artery disease… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/generalcardiology/120045 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 19:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content…
FDA Grants Full Approval to Encorafenib in Metastatic CRC
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/fda-grants-full-approval-to-encorafenib-in-metastatic-crc/ Traditional approval of encorafenib plus cetuximab and fluorouracil-based chemotherapy for patients with BRAF-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer follows accelerated approval 2 years ago. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fda-grants-full-approval-encorafenib-metastatic-crc-2026a10005zm?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 17:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post FDA Grants Full Approval…
RFK Jr.’s Anti-Vaccine Stance Infiltrated FDA. Trump Is Reining It In.
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/rfk-jr-s-anti-vaccine-stance-infiltrated-fda-trump-is-reining-it-in/ (MedPage Today) — FDA has earned its stellar global reputation over the last century by being reliable in all the right ways: science-based decision-making, a willingness to consider various points of view, a commitment to process, and a bottom… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/120041 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 18:55:00 Copyright…
Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/sperm-swim-more-quickly-in-summer-study-finds/ Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl45x52ejgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 17:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds first appeared…
Dupilumab Approved for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/dupilumab-approved-for-allergic-fungal-rhinosinusitis/ The FDA has approved dupilumab to treat allergic fungal rhinosinusitis in adults and children ages 6 years and older. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/dupilumab-approved-allergic-fungal-rhinosinusitis-2026a10005zi?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 17:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Dupilumab Approved for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis first…
Medical School Should Be Free, Billionaire Says
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/medical-school-should-be-free-billionaire-says/ (MedPage Today) — WASHINGTON — Medical school should be free, said Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur from “Shark Tank” and the co-founder of a pharmaceutical start-up, during the American Medical Association’s (AMA) National Advocacy… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicaleducation/120034 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to…
Skin Infections Common in Border Camps
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/skin-infections-common-in-border-camps/ Dermatologic diseases, particularly infections and inflammatory conditions, frequently affect displaced persons at Mexico-US border camps, especially children, according to an analysis. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/skin-infections-common-border-camps-2026a10005wi?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 16:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Skin Infections Common in Border…
Cream Cheese Recall; Nobel Winner Resigns Over Epstein Ties; Cadaver Fat in Surgery
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/cream-cheese-recall-nobel-winner-resigns-over-epstein-ties-cadaver-fat-in-surgery/ (MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Assorted flavors of cream cheese were recalled by Made Fresh Salads due to possible Listeria contamination, according to an FDA notice. Nobel Prize-winner Richard… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/productalert/120032 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 14:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content…
Pittsburgh nurses are preventing for higher staffing ratios — and the analysis backs them up
Source link : https://health365.info/pittsburgh-nurses-are-preventing-for-higher-staffing-ratios-and-the-analysis-backs-them-up/ Since nursing contract negotiations heated up in January 2026 at UPMC Magee-Womens Health facility in Pittsburgh and at UPMC Altoona, the controversy shifted from same old salary disputes to a extra basic query of affected person protection: the nurse-to-patient ratio. The New York State Nurses Affiliation’s means has change into a…
NHS Secures Bone Cement to Avert Surgery Delays
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/nhs-secures-bone-cement-to-avert-surgery-delays/ Two alternative bone cements have been secured after a packaging fault threatened hip and knee replacement schedules across England. Press Association Source link : https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/nhs-secures-bone-cement-avert-surgery-delays-2026a10005y3?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 13:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post NHS Secures Bone Cement to Avert Surgery Delays…
Study Reveals Gaps in ED Syphilis Screening
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/study-reveals-gaps-in-ed-syphilis-screening/ Despite increased STI testing in US emergency departments from 2020 to 2024, syphilis screening is often missed, particularly among female and insured patients. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/study-reveals-gaps-ed-syphilis-screening-2026a10005xu?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 12:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Study Reveals Gaps…
AIs can’t stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/ais-cant-stop-recommending-nuclear-strikes-in-war-game-simulations/ Artificial intelligences opt for nuclear weapons surprisingly often Galerie Bilderwelt/Getty Images Advanced AI models appear willing to deploy nuclear weapons without the same reservations humans have when put into simulated geopolitical crises. Kenneth Payne at King’s College London set three leading large language models – GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4 and Gemini…
BMI Shapes Oxytocin Needs in Labor Induction
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/bmi-shapes-oxytocin-needs-in-labor-induction/ Individuals receiving maximum oxytocin doses have elevated risk for cesarean delivery and postpartum hemorrhage, but the risks are attenuated in those with elevated BMI. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/does-maternal-bmi-affect-oxytocin-requirements-and-labor-2026a10005vu?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 11:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post BMI Shapes…
Blood Test Predicts Timing of Alzheimer’s Onset
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/blood-test-predicts-timing-of-alzheimers-onset/ Plasma p-tau217 levels predict the timing of Alzheimer’s onset in cognitively unimpaired adults in the research that could potentially guide research and preventive trials. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/blood-test-predicts-timing-alzheimers-onset-2026a10005ww?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 10:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Blood Test…
Social media muscle content material raises steroid use intentions in younger males
Source link : https://health365.info/social-media-muscle-content-material-raises-steroid-use-intentions-in-younger-males/ Spending hours scrolling will not be the one worry. This new learn about presentations that viewing muscle-focused content material, evaluating our bodies on-line, and addictive social media conduct are all tied to larger intentions to make use of anabolic steroids amongst younger males. Learn about: Social media engagement and anabolic-androgenic steroid…
Hospitals Face Measles Challenge: Few Doctors Have Seen It
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/hospitals-face-measles-challenge-few-doctors-have-seen-it/ As the US hospitals face an increasing risk of encountering measles, healthcare workers face an unusual barrier: Many don’t know what it looks like. KFF Health News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/hospitals-fighting-measles-confront-challenge-few-doctors-2026a10005wb?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 08:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post Hospitals Face…
New Book Spotlights Medicine’s Emotional Side
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/new-book-spotlights-medicines-emotional-side/ A new anthology, Where It Hurts: Dispatches from the Emotional Frontlines of Medicine, explores how doctors process the day-to-day challenges of their careers. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/new-book-spotlights-medicines-emotional-side-2026a10005w2?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 07:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post New Book Spotlights…
ChatGPT Excels at Classifying Ultraprocessed Foods
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/chatgpt-excels-at-classifying-ultraprocessed-foods/ ChatGPT accurately classifies foods by processing level and detects ultraprocessed items, which may help automate and improve future dietary research. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/chatgpt-excels-classifying-ultraprocessed-foods-2026a10005vr?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 06:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post ChatGPT Excels at Classifying Ultraprocessed Foods…
Pregnancy Hypertension Timing Tied to Long-term Hypertension
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/pregnancy-hypertension-timing-tied-to-long-term-hypertension/ Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, whether detected before, during, or after childbirth, are linked to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure 2-7 years after delivery. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/timing-hypertensive-disorders-pregnancy-tied-hypertension-2026a10005vj?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 05:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. The post…
Long-Acting HIV Drug Switch Shows No Major Metabolic Impact
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/long-acting-hiv-drug-switch-shows-no-major-metabolic-impact/ In patients with HIV infection, a switch to long acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirine shows no clinically meaningful changes in body composition or adverse metabolic effects over 48 weeks. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/long-acting-hiv-drug-switch-shows-no-major-metabolic-impact-2026a10005vf?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-02-25 04:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.…
Semaglutide Not Linked to Depression Symptoms in People With HIV
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/semaglutide-not-linked-to-depression-symptoms-in-people-with-hiv/ (MedPage Today) — DENVER — People with HIV didn’t have a significant rise in depressive symptoms after starting semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) for diabetes or weight loss, according to a nine-site observational study. After a median… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/croi/120026 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-24 21:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content…
More Residency Slots Needed in Rural Areas, Lawmakers and Health Experts Say
Source link : https://newshealth.biz/health-news/more-residency-slots-needed-in-rural-areas-lawmakers-and-health-experts-say/ (MedPage Today) — Putting more residency training slots in rural areas is key to increasing access to healthcare among rural and underserved communities, several lawmakers and witnesses said Tuesday at a House hearing on advancing the next generation… Source link : https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/workforce/120028 Author : Publish date : 2026-02-24 22:24:00 Copyright for…