Preventive Care
From the Journals
Vitamin D supplementation shows no COVID-19 prevention
“Vaccination is still the most effective way to protect people from COVID-19, and vitamin D and cod liver oil supplementation should not be...
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New study supports safety of COVID-19 boosters during pregnancy
Local and systemic reactions, such as aches and pains, from a COVID-19 booster or third dose were short-lived with no ongoing concerns in pregnant...
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Stronger evidence that exercise lowers breast cancer risk
“Increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary time are already recommended for cancer prevention. Our study adds further evidence that such...
Feature
WIC review finds broad benefits, knowledge gaps
New research reveals evidence gaps in studies on a government supplemental nutritional program for low-income women and children.
Latest News
U.S. Veterans Agency to offer abortions in cases of rape, health risks
The new policy removes or changes some provisions in the medical benefits package for veterans that excluded abortion services until now.
From the Journals
How strength training can help you live longer
The maximum longevity benefit comes from one or two resistance exercise sessions a week totaling 30-60 minutes.
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Dolutegravir in pregnant patients with HIV showed more viral suppression at delivery vs. other treatments
Dolutegravir-based ART yields similar birth outcomes to other ART options.
Commentary
Time to reevaluate herbal supplements?
We need to ask patients whether they are taking supplements and be vocal about their lack of protection against harm, as allowed by DSHEA.
From the Journals
Alcohol warning labels need updates to reflect harms: NEJM
The current warning is“so understated that it borders on being misleading.”
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Online tool IDs people with genetic mutations linked to cancer
“What we hope is that hospital systems will use it and that insurance companies will also use it as a way to say who needs testing and who to...
News
FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters to target newest variants
The agency cited data to support the safety and efficacy of this next generation of mRNA vaccines targeted toward variants of concern.