Vaccine Coverage Examined Among Adolescents Age 13 to 17 Years
Coverage with at least one MenACWY dose by age 13 years was 5.1 percentage points lower for those who reached age 13 years in 2021 versus 2019
FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin-Lightening Creams
Potentially harmful ingredients are hydroquinone or mercury, according to the agency
Dolutegravir Compared With Other Regimens for HIV in Pregnancy
Viral suppression at delivery less frequent with atazanavir-ritonavir, raltegravir than dolutegravir; no difference in adverse birth outcomes
Maternal Depression Does Not Predict Child Behavior Problems
However, behavioral problems in children, including children with autism, predict maternal depression
Maternal RBC Folate Inversely Linked to Heart Defects in Offspring
Increase in maternal RBC folate linked to reduction in risk for congenital heart disease in offspring
U.S. Life Expectancy Decreased 0.9 Years From 2020 to 2021
Declines in life expectancy seen for males and females, and for all race and Hispanic-origin groups
FDA Approves Omicron-Specific Booster Shots From Pfizer, Moderna
Vaccine advisory panel for the CDC set to meet Thursday and Friday to discuss who should get the updated boosters
Short Menstrual Cycles Tied to More Symptoms at Menopause
Women reporting short cycles also may have earlier onset of natural menopause compared with those with normal cycle length
Postpartum Depression Up With Family History of Psychiatric Disorder
Meta-analysis shows increased risk for postpartum depression among mothers with a family history of any psychiatric disorder
Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked to Mental Health Symptoms
Highest intake levels tied to mild depression and more mentally unhealthy or anxious days per month
