Jacqueline Howard
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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Meet the Black students who were instrumental in developing the first Covid-19 shots
The fruits of the work done by Olubukola Abiona, Geoffrey Hutchinson and Cynthia Ziwawo remain evident as the US rolls out new Covid-19 vaccines. → Read More
Cancer experts demand action to end ongoing drug shortage: ‘People’s lives are really at stake’
Cancer experts have made two calls for action from US lawmakers this year: fix the ongoing cancer drug shortage, and increase funding for cancer research. → Read More
FDA signs off on updated Covid-19 vaccines that target circulating variants
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday gave the green light to updated Covid-19 vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech. The updated vaccines are each approved for people 12 and older and are authorized under emergency use for 6 months through 11 years old. → Read More
‘Less is more’ approach is changing cancer treatment for some patients
Although they are concerned about some of the harsh side effects of treatment, more than anything, people want to survive cancer, and emerging research suggests that reducing the intensity of such treatments may not affect patients’ chances of survival. → Read More
Maternal deaths in US hospitals are declining, study suggests, but birthing complications are rising
The rate of pregnant women dying due to delivery-related causes in the hospital appears to have declined significantly – by more than 50% – across the United States in recent years, a new study suggests. → Read More
For first time, US task force recommends screening adults for anxiety disorders
All adults in the United States ages 19 to 64 should be screened for anxiety disorders, according to a recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force that was released Tuesday. → Read More
To help tackle US maternal health crisis, more states extend Medicaid postpartum coverage
Texas has joined a growing number of states extending the period in which new moms can qualify for Medicaid insurance after giving birth, offering coverage beyond the required 60 days postpartum to 12 months. → Read More
Testosterone-replacement therapy doesn’t raise ‘major’ heart risks, study says
For men who use testosterone-replacement therapy because of low levels of the hormone, the treatment does not appear to be associated with any “major” heart risks, according to a new study. → Read More
Nearly 1 in 5 US adults have been diagnosed with depression and the prevalence varies dramatically by state, CDC report finds
The proportion of US adults who have ever been diagnosed with depression ranges greatly depending on where they live. → Read More
About 15% of US children recently received mental health treatment, new CDC data shows
Nearly 15% of children in the United States recently were treated for mental health disorders, according to new research from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. → Read More
First-of-its-kind erectile dysfunction gel gets FDA’s OK for over-the-counter marketing, company says
A first-of-its-kind topical gel for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, called Eroxon, has been authorized for over-the-counter marketing in the United States, according to pharmaceutical company Futura Medical, which developed the product. → Read More
FDA advisers vote that lecanemab shows benefit as an Alzheimer’s treatment
An advisory panel for the US Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously Friday that the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab shows “clinical benefit” for the treatment of the disease, paving the way for the medication to be considered for full FDA approval, which is expected by July 6. → Read More
More than 90% of large US cancer centers report shortage of life-saving chemotherapy drugs in new survey
Among some of the nation’s largest cancer centers, more than 90% have reported being directly impacted by the current shortage of chemotherapy drugs in the United States, according to a new survey. → Read More
ChatGPT’s responses to suicide, addiction, sexual assault crises raise questions in new study
When asked serious public health questions related to abuse, suicide or other medical crises, the online chatbot tool ChatGPT provided critical resources – such as what 1-800 lifeline number to call for help – only about 22% of the time in a new study. → Read More
UnitedHealthcare shifts colonoscopy requirements from controversial ‘prior authorization’ to ‘advance notification’
On the day when UnitedHealthcare requirement was set to start a new requirement for endoscopy services, including colonoscopies, the insurance company shifted to a different approach. → Read More
Strong leg muscles may be linked with better outcomes after heart attack, study suggests
Growing evidence shows that building muscle strength can have benefits for your heart, even leading to better outcomes for heart attack patients. → Read More
As colorectal cancer rises among younger adults, some seek colonoscopies earlier
An unexplained rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger adults is leading more people – including physicians – to get screened for the disease early, sometimes far ahead of the recommended age of 45 for those at average risk. → Read More
US population grows older, pushing median age to 39, new Census Bureau data shows
The US population has gotten older in the past two decades, with more aging adults and fewer children under the age of 5, new Census Bureau data reveals. → Read More
White House launches national plan to end gender-based violence
The White House has launched a first-of-its-kind national action plan to end gender-based violence, such as domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence, among other forms. → Read More
Irregular menstrual cycles linked with higher cardiovascular disease risks, study suggests
Women with irregular menstrual cycles or cycle lengths may face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. → Read More