AAP: One in Four Pediatric Firearm-Related Homicides Occurs at Home
Among children 12 years and younger, six in 10 firearm-related homicides occur at home
Soft Drink Consumption Linked to Major Depressive Disorder
Consumption was linked to increased Eggerthella abundance, which mediated the soft drink-MDD association
Walmart Pledges to Ditch Several Artificial Colors and Additives by 2027
Experts praise the commitment as a significant response to consumer desire for cleaner ingredient lists
Doctors Warn Against Imitating Hot Noodle Scene from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Injuries are resulting not only from the high temperature of the noodles themselves, but also from hot water spilled during preparation
FDA Approves Tremfya for Pediatric Plaque Psoriasis, Active Psoriatic Arthritis
40 percent of children achieved complete skin clearance at week 16 with Tremfya versus placebo
Globally, CVDs Were Leading Cause of Disability-Adjusted Life Years, Deaths in 2023
437 million CVD DALYs reported globally in 2023, representing a 1.4-fold increase from 1990; increase in number of CVD deaths also seen
Skin-to-Skin Contact Boosts Brain Growth in Very Preterm Infants
Positive association seen for both duration and daily exposure rate
Skipping First Mammogram Screening Increases Long-Term Breast Cancer Mortality Risk
Higher mortality likely reflects delayed detection, not higher incidence
Loss of Smell May Linger After COVID-19
Even those who do not notice any olfactory issues may be impaired
Cancer Survival Lower in Rural Areas
Survival rates also are lower for Black versus White people across various cancer types and categories of urbanicity

















