People Screened with Faulty Lead Tests Need Rechecks
The FDA has recalled faulty lead tests due to risk of falsely low results. The CDC advises that people tested with these kits get rechecked.
Drug Overdose Deaths Hit Record High in 2020
Preliminary data from the CDC show that deaths from drug overdoses increased by nearly 30% in 2020 compared to the previous year.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings Dropped Sharply Early in the Pandemic
A recent study examined how the COVID-19 pandemic affected breast and cervical cancer screening services for women of racial and ethnic minority groups.
Unusual Spike in RSV Cases this Summer
The CDC warns about a recent spike in RSV cases and calls for broader testing for this virus, which can cause severe illness in young children and the elderly.
FDA Approves Controversial Alzheimer Disease Drug
The FDA's remarkable approval of a new drug that targets beta amyloid in the brain stirs hope among patients but criticism among some experts.
U.S. Blood Supply Safe Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
A large, new study examined the risk of patients becoming infected with COVID-19 after receiving blood transfusions.
Ovarian Cancer Screening Test Remains Elusive
A study shows that a promising screening strategy for ovarian cancer does not save lives; still researchers seek an effective screening test.
Importance of High Blood Pressure Screening Reaffirmed
The USPSTF clarifies in its latest recommendation that screening for high blood pressure take place in healthcare providers' offices.
Elevated Blood Clot Risk Persists in Some COVID-19 Cases
A study found that elevated d-dimer levels, a sign of increase blood clotting, can persist in some patients months after a COVID-19 diagnosis.
Is It Allergies or COVID-19?
Many symptoms are common to both allergies and COVID-19, so it’s easy to get confused. Learn how to distinguish the two conditions.