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Coronary CT Angiography in the General Population

Coronary artery CT angiography in asymptomatic, middle-aged subjects without known coronary artery disease showed coronary atherosclerosis is common but mostly mild and appears in women after a 10-year delay.

Fish Consumption, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Cardiovascular Disease

Is there enough scientific evidence to suggest associations between fish consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease (or of mortality) among people who consume fish vs. those who do not?

Drinking More Coffee May Protect Against Cognitive Decline

Among adults older than age 60 years, heavier coffee consumption was associated with slower cognitive decline in executive function and less beta-amyloid accumulation.

FDA Authorizes Oral Antiviral for COVID-19

Clinicians add another valuable tool to their armamentarium.

First Injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Receives FDA Approval

Researchers hope this long-acting solution every will boost PrEP adherence rates among those at risk for contracting HIV.

Biden to Send Military Aid to Struggling Hospitals, Millions of COVID-19 Tests to American Homes

The White House has announced its plan to respond to the omicron variant ahead of a possible winter case surge.

AAP Recommends Routine HIV Screening, Prevention for All Teens, At-Risk Youth

The organization advises pediatricians to create safe spaces that allow frank discussions of sensitive topics.

Analysts Suggest U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program Prevented Millions of Hospitalizations, Deaths

The pandemic has taken a heavy toll, but the damage could be so much worse without vaccines.

Beyond COVID, Other Key Research Breakthroughs Occurred in 2021

American Heart Association highlights progress on diabetes treatment, stroke prevention, and anti-clotting medication.

Pandemic Emergency Funds Spiked Healthcare Spending

Data show eye-popping healthcare expenditure growth for 2020, driven by federal paycheck protection, provider assistance, vaccine development, and virus testing.