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'1/16/2026 11:57:29 AM'

New Vaccine Schedule: Your Thoughts

The US government has made major changes to the pediatric vaccine schedule. We’d like to hear what you think about the new recommendations. Medscape Reader Polls

'1/16/2026 8:14:05 AM'

MHRA Backs Higher-Dose Wegovy After 20% Weight Loss

UK regulators have cleared a 7.2-mg dose of semaglutide after trials showed that more than 1 in 5 patients achieved over 20% weight loss. Medscape News UK

'1/16/2026 7:26:17 AM'

Microplastics and Your Health: What to Know

Microplastics are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. How does this affect our bodies? More research is needed, but here’s what to know. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 6:55:50 AM'

RAAC Hospitals to Miss 2030 Rebuild Deadline

The National Audit Office says seven hospitals in England with unsafe concrete will stay in use but the rebuild programme will slip beyond 2030. Medscape News UK

'1/16/2026 4:08:40 AM'

Stiffer Colon Could Signal Early-Onset CRC Risk

Early-onset colorectal cancer is associated with markedly increased tissue stiffness and fibrosis, suggesting a distinct tumor microenvironment in younger patients. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 3:49:42 AM'

Inside the Gut Microbiome: Function, Disease and the Future

Gut microbiome researcher Purna C. Kashyap, MBBS, shares the latest insights on the role of probiotics, disorders of the gut-brain axis, and the underlying causes of non-GI chronic diseases. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 3:07:36 AM'

Harm Reduction Programs Seek New Funding Sources

As federal support wanes, philanthropic groups race to sustain health intervention efforts. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 2:43:29 AM'

Novo's Wegovy Pill Tracks 3,071 Prescriptions in First Days Of Launch

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy ‌pill hit 3,071 U.S. prescriptions in ⁠the first four days after ‌its launch, IQVIA data shared by analysts on Friday showed, as investors closely... Reuters Health Information

'1/16/2026 2:31:51 AM'

Young Workers Hit by Burnout as Stress Drives Absence

A UK survey finds nearly two in five 18-24-year-olds took time off for stress, with isolation, heavy workloads, and money worries fuelling burnout. Press Association

'1/16/2026 2:02:07 AM'

Sharp HealthCare Sued Over AI Scribe, Patient Consent

A proposed class action against Sharp HealthCare alleges that clinicians used an AI scribe tool to record patient visits without consent, placing California’s privacy regulations under renewed scrutiny. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Ultrasound Markers Predict Genetic Issues in Early Pregnancy

A set of four abnormal ultrasound markers during early pregnancy can aid in the detection of chromosomal anomalies and the prediction of the risk for miscarriages, a UK study shows. Medscape News UK

'1/16/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Blood Eosinophil Count Shows Promise for EoE Diagnosis

Blood eosinophil count at a specific threshold shows high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing eosinophilic oesophagitis in patients with dysphagia. Medscape News UK

'1/16/2026 2:00:00 AM'

Alcohol Misuse Tied to Increased Pandemic Anxiety

Preexisting alcohol misuse may act as a risk factor, worsening anxiety symptoms as a pandemic persists, particularly for women and individuals experiencing high loneliness. Medscape News UK

'1/16/2026 1:55:31 AM'

IBD and Caffeine: What’s the Relationship and the Risk?

Meta-analysis links caffeine consumption to higher inflammatory bowel disease risk in smokers, those with more education, and adolescents younger than 18 years. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 1:51:16 AM'

Physical Activity May Slow Kidney Function Decline

Exercising more frequently is associated with a significantly slower decline in measured glomerular filtration rate in a new longitudinal study. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 1:43:22 AM'

Fremanezumab for Pediatric Migraine: Phase 3 Results

Results of the SPACE trial demonstrating the safety and efficacy of subcutaneous fremanezumab for the prevention of pediatric episodic migraine have now been published. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 1:18:55 AM'

FDA Issues Early Alert on Prismaflex Dialysis Tubing Set

The alert concerns reports of Prismaflex control units falling out of their upright positions, potentially triggering an ‘Air in Blood’ alarm. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 12:52:53 AM'

When Does Spleen Size Signal Cancer Risk?

For older adults with incidentally detected splenomegaly, a very large spleen volume predicts a substantial risk for hematologic cancer in the next 5 years. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 12:51:52 AM'

Amino Acid Imbalance Signals Poor Prognosis in Cirrhosis

Amino acid imbalance, indicated by a low ratio of branched-chain amino acids to tyrosine, is associated with a poorer prognosis in patients with cirrhosis. Medscape Medical News

'1/16/2026 12:49:17 AM'

From Headphones to Implants: Emerging Allergens

Experts review emerging contact allergens found in consumer products and medical implants, highlighting new diagnostic challenges for clinicians. Medscape News Europe