CDC Warns of Rise of Drug-Resistant Shigella Bacteria
Shigella is easily spread, and limited treatment options exist for patients infected with XDR strains
After Criticism, FDA Pledges to Revamp Its Tobacco Division
Agency has faced criticism from antitobacco advocates, the industry, and lawmakers for its past work in cigarette and vaping regulation
AAAAI: Black Children With Eczema More Likely to Have Asthma
Black children with asthma less likely to have seen an allergist, more likely to lack prior inhalant allergy testing
Pregnancy Outcomes Worse for Young Versus Older Adolescents
Young pregnant adolescents (aged 15 years or younger) more likely to be people of color, have less prenatal care, and have higher rates of preterm birth
FDA Approves First Home Test to Detect Both Flu and COVID-19
Test will be sold without a prescription and can be used by anyone 14 years and older or by an adult on children ages 2 years and older
ADHD Med Exposure in Utero Not Tied to Long-Term Impact in Offspring
No signs of higher risk seen for developmental disorders
Labor Induction Tied to Worse Later Education Performance in Offspring
Findings seen for school performance at age 12 years and lower-secondary school achievement
Tablet-Based Game Can Assess Pediatric Visual Motor Skills in Autism
Younger children with autism popped bubbles at a lower rate, and their touch was less accurate than neurotypical children
Maternal Infection Linked to Increased Risk for Childhood Leukemia
Significantly increased risk for leukemia seen for children born to mothers with genital and urinary tract infections
Almond, Soy Drinks Can Be Called Milk, FDA Proposes
Products do not pretend to be from cows, the FDA guidance said, and American consumers are not confused by the 'milk' name
