Julia Bonavitacola

A new report from the CDC shows that about 62% of children’s and teens’ diets are made up of ultra-processed foods.

Results confirm previous findings that nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) was more likely in those who used semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA).

Dordaviprone (Modeyso) is now approved to treat recurrent H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline glioma, an ultra-rare, aggressive brain tumor primarily affecting children.

Bevacizumab combined with chemotherapy was not as effective in advanced driver gene-negative nonsquamous non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) compared with immune checkpoint inhibitors plus chemotherapy.

A study finds 70 years may be a key cutoff for oxaliplatin benefit in stage III colorectal cancer, with no survival advantage seen in older patients or those with stage II disease.

Explore innovative strategies to enhance heart failure treatment through guideline-directed medical therapy, remote monitoring, and artificial intelligence–driven solutions for better patient outcomes.

Patients with HIV had lower adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) if they lived in areas with the lowest disadvantage.

In this subanalysis of data from the ADjoin trial of lebrikizumab, the interleukin-13 receptor inhibitor that is also a monoclonal antibody showed itself to be effective over the long term in patients with atopic dermatitis on maintenance therapy.

A randomized trial finds that default mailed outreach outperforms active choice strategies for initiating colorectal cancer screening in young adults.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) inhibitors have proven effective in preventing cardiovascular events, leading to experts promoting their use outside of care for diabetes.

Compared with previous surgical iterations of the procedure, explains Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, FACC, FAHA, FESC, MSCAI, Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, newer and FDA-approved catheter-based approaches are beneficial and safe.

Posters presented at the ASPC 2025 Congress on Cardiac Prevention showed the benefit of participating in cardiac rehabilitation for a variety of cardiac issues.

Investigators discuss how their findings on ovarian cancer mortality trends can guide earlier detection and prevention efforts, while also emphasizing the need for further research.

A lively debate on the pros and cons of using hormone therapy in women to prevent cardiovascular events had attendees engaged throughout.

Varsha Tanguturi, MD, cardiologist and DETECT AS investigator, presented new data on how the findings she and her colleagues saw indicate almost universal increases in rates of aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), across both provider and patient groups.

Khush Kharidia, MD, a third-year internal medicine resident at UT Southwestern, presented the oral abstract, “Evaluating the Quality, Accuracy and Health Impact of Cholesterol-Related Content on TikTok: A Social Media Analysis,” at ASPC 2025 Congress on CVD Prevention.

Studies found that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were valuable tools in improving outcomes and survival in those with coronary plaque and after ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Language models and wearable devices are just 2 means of improving the practice of preventive cardiology.

Experts provided insights into how past cohort studies have helped to shape preventive medicine for more than 50 years.

A New Zealand study finds patients are open to remote and general practitioner-led care when it is tailored to their needs.

With inflammation being the cause of dry eye in many cases, future treatment will likely target this aspect of dry eye.

Discover the latest insights on pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis, emphasizing early intervention and high-efficacy therapies for improved outcomes in children.

Quality of life in people living with HIV was lower in those who had weight gain from adherence to antiretroviral therapy.

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention features multiple sessions on different methods of treating and preventing cardiovascular disease, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.

During a visit to AtlantiCare, CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, called for rural health systems to modernize IT infrastructure through the $50 billion Rural Transformation Fund, including through artificial intelligence (AI).

Making sure that glands around the eyes are not blocked by poor hygiene is a vital step in mitigating symptoms of dry eye.

Although artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a tool used in health care, the human aspect of health care is still necessary for continued care.

At the 6-month anniversary of the inauguration in January, The American Journal of Managed Care® looks back at the changes made by the Trump administration that could have lasting effects in health care.

Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.

Culturally informed, patient-centered strategies are needed to address acne and hyperpigmentation in patients with skin of color.