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Updated Heart Disease, Stroke Statistics Presented for 2025
Many of the risk factors for heart disease are continuing to increase
Parental Sociodemographics Linked to Child MMR Vaccine Uptake
MMR vaccination rates appear to be higher for children of parents who receive at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Women Face Higher Risk for Long COVID
Findings independent of age, pregnancy, and menopausal status
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Tied to Shorter Life Expectancy
Authors attribute finding to modifiable risk factors and unmet support and treatment needs for co-occurring conditions
Food Insecurity in Pregnancy Linked to Perinatal Complications
Associations attenuated to null with receipt of food assistance during pregnancy, apart from preeclampsia
Diabetes Remission Increased With Dapagliflozin Plus Calorie Restriction
Dapagliflozin plus calorie restriction beneficial for patients with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes
Lower Cancer Survival Seen for Residence in Redlined Neighborhoods
Five- and 10-year survival lower for young individuals with cancer residing in redlined neighborhoods
Trump Administration Puts Freeze on Release of Health Info From Government Agencies
Hold on reports, regulations, guidance, and announcements in place until at least the end of the month
Considerable Uncertainty Exists Regarding Effects of Puberty Blockers
Two systematic reviews revealed very low-certainty evidence on outcomes for people with gender dysphoria
Guidance Developed for Diagnosis, Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Suggested treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis include PPIs, topical steroids, empiric food elimination diet, biologics, endoscopic dilation