Routine Cancer Screenings Declined Significantly at Start of Pandemic
However, mammography and colonoscopy rates rebounded substantially by the end of July
U.S. Overdose Deaths Have Soared During COVID-19 Pandemic
Increase largely driven by illicitly manufactured fentanyl and other synthetic opioids
Thousands of Vaccinated People in U.S. Infected With COVID-19
New data are the first to indicate how effective COVID-19 vaccines are in real life
CDC Panel Says It Needs More Time to Study J&J Vaccine Clotting Cases
Advisers to the CDC say they do not have enough information or time to recommend how to proceed and they will meet again within 10 days
Firearm Injuries Up in Children Under 12 During COVID-19 Pandemic
Compared with prepandemic period, increases seen in risk for firearm injuries in young children and injuries inflicted by young children
CDC: U.S. STD Rate at Record High Again
In 2019, nearly 2.5 million Americans had an infection of chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine 90 Percent Effective Six Months After Second Dose
Company also says vaccine is 95 percent effective against severe cases of the disease
Trump Ban on Clinic Abortion Referrals to Be Reversed
Ban forced Planned Parenthood out of the federal family planning program called Title X
FDA to Set Limits on Toxic Elements in Baby Food
Agency said it will assess the science, set maximum acceptable levels, and monitor baby food makers' compliance
Many Older Adults Unaware of Potential Side Effects for New Rx
Physicians should spend more time discussing possible side effects of a newly prescribed medication during the office visit, authors say
