P-CABs do not increase CDI risk compared with other acid-suppressive therapies and may present a safe alternative to PPIs and H2RAs. Potassium competitive acid blockers (P-CABs) are not associated ...

Dr Jeffery Taubenberger has left his position as acting director of the NIAID as the agency undergoes a broader leadership reorganization. HealthDay News — Dr. Jeffery Taubenberger, who has been ...

Primary care visits for pediatric mental health diagnoses rose in Massachusetts despite a slight dip in all-cause visits. HealthDay News — Pediatric primary care physician (PCP) visits with mental ...

A large-scale systematic literature review demonstrated that utilizing antidepressants during pregnancy does not carry a causal risk for neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring. HealthDay News — ...

Assessing diabetes as a potential risk factor for brain health could facilitate earlier monitoring for cognitive decline in patients. HealthDay News — Individuals with diabetes are at an increased ...

Credit: Getty Images Several observational studies including hundreds of thousands of patients have suggested a link between COVID-19 and worsening kidney health. It’s imperative that kidney damage ...

HHS dismisses 2 key USPSTF leaders, raising expert concerns about potential political influence on preventive care coverage mandates. HealthDay News — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F ...

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed eliminating drinking water limits for GenX, PFHxS, PFNA, and PFBS while delaying enforcement deadlines for PFOS and PFOA. HealthDay News — The U.S.

Researchers assessed whether low body mass index was associated with worse lung function at the time of pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis. Body mass index is significantly associated with forced ...