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Antiviral Ensitrelvir Reduces COVID-19 Infection Risk by Two-Thirds in Household Contacts, Study Finds
New study published in NEJM finds antiviral ensitrelvir significantly reduces COVID-19 infection risk among household contacts of infected patients. Learn more.
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New Reporting System Aims to Ensure Accuracy and Rigor of Mouse Models After Widespread Mismatches
New research findings have led researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine to develop a new strain GQC reporting system aimed at ensuring the accuracy and rigor of
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New Report Charts Path for Climate-Disease Preparedness
A new report by the American Society for Microbiology outlines strategies to strengthen global health preparedness amid climate change impacts on infectious diseases.
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Medicine Prices Spiral Across Pakistan as Essential Drugs Become Unaffordable
Medicine prices soaring in Pakistan; patients, healthcare professionals warn of affordability crisis amid inflation and rising operational costs.
Karachi cocaine bust triggers concerns over rising drug abuse among youth
The recent high-profile cocaine trafficking case in Karachi has raised alarms about the growing spread of synthetic drugs among young people, prompting healthcare experts to call for stricter
Trump and Kennedy Seek to Relax Safeguards for AI Health Care Tools
May 14, 2026 — In a move that could significantly impact the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, both President Donald Trump and Senator Edward Kennedy are advocating for the
Medications Initiated in 30% of Hospitalizations for Alcohol Use Disorder Among Veterans
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine finds that medications for alcohol use disorder were initiated in 30% of hospitalizations among veterans.
Nearly half of U.S. women have financial concerns that could impact health care, report suggests
A national survey reveals that nearly half of U.S. women are more concerned about affording healthcare than serious diseases like cancer or Alzheimer's disease.
Screening modestly reduces prostate cancer deaths, review finds
Screening with PSA tests modestly reduces prostate cancer deaths, Read more at https://medicalxpress.
Illegal Gold Mining Causes Surges in Malaria in Amazon, with Devastating Health Impacts
Illegal gold mining is linked to surges in malaria cases among Yanomami Indigenous people in the Brazilian Amazon. Researchers warn of a dire health crisis.
Clinical Decision Support System Does Not Improve Chronic Kidney Disease Outcomes
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that a clinical decision support system (CDSS) for chronic kidney disease (CKD) does not enhance physician behavior or patient outcomes compared to a
Viagra Could Hold Key to Halting Peyronie's Disease
Combining two widely prescribed drug classes, phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors like sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis), with selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) such as
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Shows No Clear Link to Autism or ADHD
New study by The Lancet finds no significant increased risk of autism or ADHD in children born to mothers who used antidepressants during pregnancy.
Prenatal Exposure to Chemical Mixtures May Influence Fetal Growth Through the Placenta
New study published in Environmental Science & Technology finds prenatal exposure to chemical mixtures can affect fetal growth through placental function.
Mpox Study Reveals Hidden Infections May Fuel Spread
A recent study published in Nature Communications by Kaiser Permanente has revealed that hidden mpox infections may play a significant role in the ongoing spread of the virus, particularly among men
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