CDC report on COVID vaccine blocked from publication
A federal report pointing out the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines may never be released, according to multiple people familiar with the decision.
Apr 22, 2026
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Medical news and research articles
Food delivery for heart failure patients shows high uptake, may boost quality of life
A clinical trial led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers demonstrates that providing healthy food directly to patients recovering from heart failure is feasible and well accepted—and could improve quality of life—helping ...
Apr 12, 2026
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Study finds rising rates of electric scooter injuries, with racial and ethnic disparities among those harmed
As electric scooters (e-scooters) become more available in cities and urban areas, injuries are becoming more common—especially among teenage boys. This is among the findings from a new study using a national database of ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Nursing home flu outbreaks—statistical approach reveals keys to preventing hospitalizations
In nursing homes, influenza spreads quickly. Even in facilities with separate wings, staff move throughout the home, caring for medically complex older adults who often share rooms. In this way, a single case of influenza ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Having a primary care physician reduces emergency department use for patients on dialysis
Having a primary care physician reduces emergency department (ED) use among patients with end-stage kidney disease receiving dialysis, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 20, 2026
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Power outages linked to more emergency hospital visits for older adults
Adults over age 65 experience greater numbers of emergency hospitalizations for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases during and after power outages, reports a new study by Heather McBrien of Columbia Mailman School of ...
Mar 12, 2026
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Dengue vaccine remains 80.5% effective against severe cases after five years
In a phase 3 clinical trial, the tetravalent dengue vaccine, developed by the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, Brazil, was 80.5% effective against severe dengue cases with warning signs over a five-year period. The results ...
Mar 11, 2026
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Child poisonings spur Oregon to weigh new limits for cannabis edibles
Amid growing reports of kids needing medical attention after consuming edibles that look like their favorite treats, Oregon lawmakers are weighing tighter limits on how much cannabis one serving can contain.
Feb 12, 2026
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Measles spreads to college campuses as cases rise across 17 states
Measles is now extending beyond families with young children, with outbreaks reported on college campuses and communities across the country.
Feb 5, 2026
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More staff means better health among nursing home residents, study says
Boosting staffing levels at nursing homes could improve the health of residents, a new study says.
Jan 21, 2026
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