Preventive Medicine News

Many mental health care clinicians screen for firearm access and are confident in their ability to implement such screening, a research letter in JAMA Network Open showed.

As the body of research expands on the potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to address various health issues, recent data suggest they may improve brain health.

I entered medical school thinking I was going to be a pediatrician.

Inconsistent messaging and evolving recommendations surrounding COVID-19 vaccination protocols may have contributed to both hesitancy and fatigue regarding vaccines among patients, according to experts.

A 90-day review of U.S. foreign aid spending ordered by President Donald J. Trump has halted global health programs, including the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the President’s Malaria Initiative.

Consumption of certain teas and coffee may have positive effects on neural network maintenance that could bode well for the prevention of symptoms indicative of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published in Nutrients.

The FDA has proposed limiting the level of nicotine in cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products like cigars and pipe tobacco to make them “minimally or nonaddictive,” according to a press release from the agency.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of dozens of studies showed a link between exposure to high levels of fluoride and lower IQ scores in children, according to findings published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.

In a newly published paper, the American Academy of Neurology promoted 12 key concepts for patients and providers to successfully promote and maintain brain health.