New studies, peer-reviewed findings, meta-analyses, and evidence explainers for general readers.
The CDC’s interim 2025–2026 flu vaccine effectiveness estimates show moderate protection against medically attended influenza this season. Here’s what the numbers mean, how they’re calculated, and why vaccination and early treatment still matter.
The American Diabetes Association’s 2026 Standards of Care update national guidance on glucose monitoring, medications, heart and kidney protection, and mental health screening. Here’s what changed — and what it means for patients across the United States.
A major Cochrane review finds that spinal manipulation offers modest relief for chronic low back pain—about similar to exercise and other recommended non-drug treatments. Here’s what that means for patients, safety, Medicare coverage, and when to seek urgent care.
Clear, evidence-based health reporting is more than a writing style—it’s a public health tool. Here’s how federal health literacy guidance and research on medical evidence explain why plain-language communication protects patients and communities.
Long COVID remains a significant health issue in the United States. Here’s what public health agencies and recent research say about symptoms, risk, treatment, and when to seek care.
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