The cost of delaying childhood hepatitis B vaccination
Delaying hepatitis B vaccination after birth increases infections among newborns and decreases their survival rates and quality of life. …
Low-dose triple-combination blood pressure pill cuts recurrent stroke risk by 40 percent
A randomized controlled trial showed that a single pill combining three low-dose blood pressure medicines after intracerebral hemorrhage significantly reduced the risk of another stroke. …
Prenatal exposure to certain medications linked to increased autism risk
A landmark study identifies a significant association between prenatal prescription of sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder. …
Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of hospitalization from serious respiratory tract infections by 33 percent
Severe vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of hospitalization for respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. …
Shingles vaccination linked to slower biological aging in older adults
Shingles vaccination not only protects against the painful illness but is also associated with reduced inflammation, slower epigenetic aging, and slower overall biological aging in Americans aged 70 and older. …
Taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 43 existing studies indicate that taking paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability in children. …
Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women strengthens babies’ immune system
Vaccinating pregnant women against whooping cough (pertussis) results in the transfer of antibodies to their newborns, detectable in both blood and nasal mucosa, demonstrating the vaccine’s effectiveness in protecting the entry point of the bacteria. …
COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces risk to pregnant women and baby
New research based on nearly 20,000 pregnancies across Canada shows that women who received a COVID-19 vaccine were far less likely to experience severe illness or deliver their babies prematurely. …
Normalizing blood sugar can halve heart attack risk
An international analysis has shown that when people with prediabetes bring their blood sugar levels back into the normal range through lifestyle changes, their risk of heart attack, heart failure, and premature death is reduced by half. …
Shingles vaccination may prevent or delay cognitive decline and slow dementia progression
Study suggests shingles vaccination delays the onset of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, and slows disease progression in individuals already living with dementia. …
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