New Guidelines Allow Self Swab HPV Tests for Cervical Cancer
A shift toward more accessible screening options
Cervical cancer screening in the United States is expanding beyond traditional speculum exams. Updated guidelines released Thursday by...
Study Links Shingles Vaccine to Slower Dementia Progression
New Evidence Suggests Therapeutic Benefits
A major new study has found that the shingles vaccine may do more than prevent a painful viral outbreak. According...
WHO Says GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Mark a New Phase in Obesity Care
Major Potential, Limited Access
The World Health Organization says medications such as Mounjaro and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are transforming how health systems can treat...
WHO Warns Measles Surge Signals Wider Vaccine Risks
Rising Measles Cases Trigger Global Alarm
A sharp rise in measles cases worldwide is serving as an early warning that other vaccine-preventable diseases may be...
Norovirus Cases Surge Ahead of the Holidays
Nationwide Rise in Wastewater Signals Early Season
A highly contagious gastrointestinal virus is spreading quickly across the United States ahead of the holiday season, with...
CDC Shift on Vaccines and Autism Sparks Expert Concerns
A recent change to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s messaging on vaccines and autism has sparked confusion among parents and health professionals....