CDC Extends BMI-for-Age Growth Charts to Monitor Severe Obesity in Children, Adolescents
Extended method uses additional data from 1999 to 2016 NHANES, rather than extrapolation; improves characterization of extremely high BMI in children
U.S. Deaths Drop in 2022, But Still Higher Than Prepandemic Levels
COVID-19 will remain the third-largest killer for 2022, behind heart disease and cancer, even with the reduced numbers
White House ‘Winter Preparedness Plan’ Revives Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Program
Every household in the country is eligible to receive four free COVID-19 nasal swab testing kits
States That Restrict Abortions Have More Maternal, Infant Deaths
States with heavily restricted access to abortion in 2020 had a maternal death rate 62 percent higher than states with easier access
ASH: Iron Deficiency More Likely in Formula-Fed Preemies
More infants in formula-fed versus breastfed group developed iron deficiency, despite having higher mean total daily iron intake
USPSTF Recommends PrEP for Reducing Risk for HIV Acquisition
Preexposure prophylaxis recommended for adolescents and adults at increased risk for acquiring HIV infection
Racial, Socioeconomic Disparities in Insulin Pump Use Persist
Lower odds ratios seen for insulin pump use for Hispanic, Black, other race versus White; with lower education, lower household income
Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet Beneficial in T2DM in Short Term
Greater improvements seen in glycemic control and weight loss than with high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet for persons with T2DM
Nirmatrelvir Plus Ritonavir Reduces Risks for COVID-19 in Seniors
Reduced risks for hospitalization and death observed for mainly vaccinated outpatients aged 50 years or older with COVID-19
U.S. Health Officials Urge Indoor Masking in Major Cities as ‘Tripledemic’ Rages
During the past few weeks, COVID-19, the flu, and respiratory syncytial virus have made millions of Americans ill
