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A new study finds that 43% of dark chocolate products tested exceeded California’s Proposition 65 limits for lead, while 35% surpassed limits for cadmium.

In a phase 3 trial involving 5,338 cisgender women in South Africa and Uganda, twice-yearly lenacapavir injections demonstrated complete prevention of HIV infection, significantly outperforming daily oral medication regimens.

Climate change is not just an environmental issue—it’s a global health emergency with far-reaching impacts on every aspect of human health and healthcare delivery.

Prion diseases, while rare, pose significant challenges due to their fatal nature and lack of cure. The recent cases of CJD in hunters highlight the need for ongoing research and surveillance in both human and animal populations.

The study found that while PASC risk has decreased over time, it remains a significant concern even among vaccinated individuals infected during the omicron era.

The 2022 ACIP recommendations introduce new pneumococcal conjugate vaccines and simplified dosing schedules, aiming to enhance prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease while improving guideline implementation in clinical practice.