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OTC Contraception Option Improves Access For Women at High Risk for Unintended Pregnancy
August 20, 2025

Opill OTC has significantly increased contraceptive use and shifts from less effective options among women who are uninsured, of racial/ethnic minorities, and live in the rural US.

American Academy of Pediatrics Counters CDC with Updated Childhood Immunization Schedule
August 20, 2025

In its updated guidelines, the AAP recommends that all children aged 6 to 23 months be vaccinated against COVID-19, citing the population's high risk for severe infection.

Fewer Than 1 in 4 Women Maintain Optimal CV Health in Menopause: Daily Dose
August 20, 2025

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Back-to-School Pediatric Vaccination: A Family Physician’s Perspective on Boosting Rates, Countering Misinformation
August 19, 2025

Sarah Sams, MD, emphasizes education, empathy, and proactive communication to support families and protect public health.

Can Hearing Aids Reduce Risk for Dementia? If They Are Implemented Early, a New Study Suggests
August 19, 2025

Risk of dementia was more than 60% lower among adults aged 60 to 69 years with hearing loss who used hearing aids in the first study to highlight early intervention.

Shifts in CDC Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for Children Dilute Protection for the Vulnerable Population, ID Specialist Warns
August 19, 2025

William Schaffner, MD, ID specialist and vaccine expert, advises following state guidance on back-to-school shots and thinking through new guidance on COVID shots for kids.

Public Awareness of HPV and HPV Vaccine Remains Low, Especially in Midwest and South, Study Finds
August 19, 2025

New data show more than one-third of US adults are unaware of HPV or the HPV vaccine, with gaps greatest in the Midwest and South, where HPV-related cancers are most common.

Viking's Oral Dual Incretin Agonist VK2735 Produces Up to 12% Weight Loss at 13 Weeks in Midstage Trial
August 19, 2025

The GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist also showed promise in an exploratory maintenance arm, producing rapid weight loss at an induction dose that was sustained after down-titration.

GLP-1 Eligibility High Among US Youth, but Insurance Gaps Limit Access: Daily Dose
August 19, 2025

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Vaccine Policy Shifts, Public Trust, and Countering Misinformation
August 18, 2025

Infectious disease expert Amesh Adalja, MD, discusses new vaccine policies, misinformation, and how PCPs can build confidence during National Immunization Awareness Month.