Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Have Lasting Cognitive Impact
Women with gestational hypertension perform significantly worse on 15-word learning test than those with normotensive pregnancy
mRNA-1273 Vaccine Highly Effective for Preventing COVID-19
Published data on Moderna vaccine show severe COVID-19 in 30 individuals -- all in the placebo group -- in trial of 30,420 participants
U.K. Is First Country to Approve Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine could become the dominant form of inoculation because at $3 to $4 a dose, it is a fraction of the cost of other vaccines
More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled
Hand sanitizer recall due to presence of methanol; oral rinse recall due to possible contamination with bacteria
Ongoing Exposure to Stressors Harms Health
So-called allostatic load increases with age but increases more sharply among Black, Latino populations
E-Cigarettes as Consumer Devices May Not Improve Smoking Cessation
In randomized clinical trials, e-cigarette use linked to more quitting for smokers provided e-cigarettes versus conventional therapy
USDA, HHS Update Dietary Guidelines for Americans
2020 to 2025 guidelines recommend customizing nutrient-dense food and beverage choices to reflect personal preference, cultural traditions
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
First Known U.S. Case of New Variant of COVID-19 Seen in Colorado
Variant is thought to be more contagious -- but not more lethal -- than variants previously circulating this year
New Mammogram-Based Measures Improve Breast Cancer Prediction
For screen-detected, younger-diagnosis breast cancers, best-fitting models include new measures based on brightness, texture
