For individuals with obesity, metabolic-bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk for pancreatic cancer, especially among those with type 2 diabetes.

The presence of persistent antigen is associated with having postacute sequelae of COVID-19 symptoms, according to study findings.

Preemptive analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy could significantly reduce postoperative pain intensity, opioid consumption, PONV, headaches.

Surgeries are generally safe but cumulatively are associated with cognitive decline and neurodegeneration, according to study findings.

About 9 in 10 pediatric opioid exposures occur unintentionally in the home, according to study results published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Patients with moderate to severe pain were more likely to initiate or continue use of cannabis, tobacco, or both.

As an outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows continues to spread in the United States, 2 more cases have been reported in dairy workers, this time in California.

In a 12-month period before and after erenumab use, patients with chronic migraine decreased HRU and use of acute and traditional migraine preventive medications.

Lack of knowledge of antibiotic risks contributes to primary care patients' expectations of antibiotics for common symptoms.

Immunity against mpox may be waning for those vaccinated with the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN; Jynneos) vaccine.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test for over-the-counter (OTC) use. The Healgen at-home test is the first OTC ...

About 1 in 9 primary care visits is for a mental health condition, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in Nature Mental Health.