Tuberculosis Prevention Strategies Could Cut US Cases Faster, New Lancet Study Finds

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Tuberculosis Prevention Strategies Could Cut US Cases Faster, New Lancet Study Finds A new study published in The Lancet Public Health suggests that tuberculosis prevention strategies focused on specific high-risk communities in the United States could significantly reduce new TB cases faster than broad, nationwide approaches. For a country where many believe tuberculosis (TB) is […]

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New Research Reveals Mental Health Care Barriers for Adults With Disabilities

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Mental Health Disabilities Care Barriers: A Growing Crisis Families Can’t Ignore A major new study published in JAMA Network Open has spotlighted an urgent issue affecting millions of families in the United States and United Kingdom: mental health disabilities care barriers are leaving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) struggling to get the support

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Opioid Use Disorder Medications in Focus After Major February 19 JAMA Review

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A major clinical review published on February 19, 2026, in JAMA is bringing renewed attention to opioid use disorder medications — and what the latest evidence says about treating addiction, managing withdrawal, and preventing overdose. For millions of Americans — and thousands of families across the UK — opioid addiction remains one of the most

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Muscle Strength Longevity Women: New Study Links Stronger Muscles to Longer Life After 60

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For millions of American women entering their 60s, 70s, and beyond, the question isn’t just how long will I live? — it’s how well will I live? Now, new research on muscle strength longevity women suggests the answer may be simpler than we thought: maintaining muscular strength could significantly reduce the risk of early death.

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Coffee and Tea Dementia Risk: New Research Links Daily Drinks to Brain Protection

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A fresh wave of research is putting two of the world’s most-loved drinks—coffee and tea—back into the brain health spotlight. According to a new study published in JAMA on February 10, 2026, adults who regularly consume coffee and tea appear to have a lower dementia risk and better cognitive outcomes compared with those who drink

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At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Is Changing How Women Get Tested

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A quiet shift is happening in women’s health—and it may change how millions think about cancer screening. According to new research published in JAMA Network Open on 06 February 2026, at home cervical cancer screening using self-collected samples could significantly increase participation compared with traditional clinic-based testing. For public health experts, that’s a big deal.

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COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Uptake Trends 2026 US: New CDC Data You Need to Know

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As winter continues across the United States and the UK, a familiar question is back at the center of public conversation: are enough people getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu? According to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the answer in early 2026 is complicated — and

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New JAMA Study Links Caffeinated Coffee to Heart Rhythm Changes — What You Need to Know

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Coffee is practically a daily ritual in the US and UK. From morning commutes to afternoon breaks, millions rely on caffeinated coffee for focus, comfort, and routine. But a new study published in JAMA is raising fresh questions about how caffeinated coffee may affect atrial fibrillation risk, a common heart rhythm condition that affects millions

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How Your Diet & Habits Might Predict Diabetes, High Blood Pressure & Kidney Disease Risk

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New Research Shows Diet & Lifestyle Can Signal Major Disease Risk A new study published on 30 January 2026 reveals that what people eat and how they live — measured through dietary and lifestyle inflammation scores — is strongly linked with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease.

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