Primary Care News

The beneficial impact of physical activity on mortality risk remained consistent across the adult lifespan, even growing stronger later in life, according to study results published in JAMA Open Network.

A survey of patients with CVD in Sweden revealed that of 78% of respondents cited a desire for information on sexual health, yet only 5% reported receiving this information.

The FDA has approved the Stelara biosimilar Yesintek for indications matching the reference product, with a commercial launch date expected for early 2025, according to a press release from Biocon Biologics.

Cardiovascular disease risks vary depending on the type of menopausal hormone therapy combinations and administration methods used, according to a nationwide trial published in The BMJ.

As genome sequencing becomes faster and cheaper, Wendy K. Chung, MD, PhD, is assessing whether it should be standard for newborn screenings across the United States.

In the greater Philadelphia area, the Menstrual Health Equity Initiative provides period products on a reliable basis for women and girls experiencing homelessness, so they can attend school and work without disruption.

Although key steps have been taken to improve access to naloxone for the acute treatment of opioid overdose, more work is needed to overcome the stigma associated with the root cause — substance use disorder.

Endometrial cancer has become the number one cancer diagnosis among U.S. women, particularly among the younger population, with nearly 68,000 cases and 14,000 deaths expected annually, according to Robert Wenham, MD.

In a 2023 survey published in JAMA Network Open, women physicians reported being responsible for 58.4% of family maintenance, including childcare or eldercare, and 49.2% of household duties compared with their spouses or partners.

Researchers found that patients who participated in an obesity management program and were taking weight-loss medication reported drinking less alcohol.