December 16, 2025

Medical Oddities: The Smurf-Hued Health Trend  

Old dyes, new diets, lonely algorithms, stubborn viruses, and what a coffee cup might do for bones, this week.

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December 15, 2025

Vitamin K Refusal Rises in Newborns

Study found nonreceipt rates nearly doubled over 8 years, with highest rates among non-Hispanic White newborns and those delivered vaginally.

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December 12, 2025

Autism's 3-Hit Model Targets Mitochondria

Three necessary metabolic disruptions converge on cell danger response, suggesting prevention opportunities.

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December 09, 2025

Top 10 States to Practice Pediatrics

These 10 states offer pediatricians the strongest mix of high earning potential, low competition, and supportive practice environments—balancing salary, demand, and quality of life for providers at any career stage.

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December 05, 2025

Fancy Gadgets, Higher Bills: HSA Era

Republican proposals to expand health savings accounts amid expiring ACA subsidies outline potential shifts in coverage costs and limitations in how patients may use HSA funds.

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December 03, 2025

Are New Incentives Boosting Births?

A report on recent federal pronatalist policy initiatives, proposed IVF access measures, and associated government actions involving women’s and children’s health programs in the US.

KFF Health News

July 02, 2024

Black Docs Lacking Amid Growing Attacks on Diversity Programs

Research has shown that patients of color prefer seeing doctors of their own race — and some studies have shown health outcomes are better for Black patients seeing Black doctors.

KFF Health News

July 23, 2024

Study Examines Effects of Prenatal Cannabis Use

"As we continue to learn about the potential harms and benefits of prenatal cannabis use, clinicians must provide coordinated, nonstigmatizing care and education to support pregnant individuals in making informed decisions about cannabis use," noted study authors.

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November 01, 2024

Study: U.S. Faces Higher Drug Shortages

A recent study compared drug shortage risks between the U.S. and Canada, revealing that the U.S. experienced approximately a 40% higher drug shortage risk compared to Canada, with trends persisting both pre-pandemic and during COVID-19. The study highlighted that Canada's approach was associated with a lower shortage risk.

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