USDA Ends Annual Reports Tracking Hunger in America
The USDA reports have been published by both Republican and Democratic administrations for nearly 30 years
New Vaccine Panel Recommends Doctor Consults Before COVID Shots
Guidance may limit pharmacy access, where most Americans got last year’s vaccine
Doctors Warn Pregnant Patients to Avoid Cannabis, New Guidance Says
Researchers now know that THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis, can cross the placenta and transfer into breast milk
Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria Claims Fifth Life in Louisiana
Cases are on the rise across the region; state has already confirmed 26 cases this year
Hormone Replacement Therapy Patches Safer Than Oral Delivery for Women With Diabetes
Oral therapy tied to increased cardiovascular risk but not for estrogen-sensitive cancers
CDC Advisers Limit MMRV Combo Vaccine, Delay Hepatitis B Vote
The panel’s vote sparked criticism from many pediatricians and health leaders
West Coast States Issue Their Own COVID, Flu, RSV Vaccine Rules
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington recommend COVID shots for young children, older adults and pregnant women
Radiation Exposure From Medical Imaging Linked to Hematologic Cancer Risk in Children
10.1 percent of hematologic cancers in this cohort may have been attributable to radiation exposure from medical imaging
Cannabis Use Increases Diabetes Risk Nearly Fourfold
Authors say diabetes risk awareness needs to be integrated into substance use disorder treatment
Neonatal Male Circumcision Rates Reduced From 2012 to 2022
Findings seen despite 2012 American Academy of Pediatrics guidance in support of the practice
