A new meta-analysis published in The Lancet Global Health found that prenatal multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) significantly reduces the risk of small, vulnerable newborns, supporting a potential shift in antenatal care guidelines from iron and folic acid to MMS in low- and middle-income countries.
During his Senate confirmation hearings, RFK Jr. struggled to accurately describe the basic components of Medicare and Medicaid, drawing sharp criticism from Democratic senators who questioned his readiness to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
A systematic literature review published in *Blood* found no medical evidence linking sickle cell trait (SCT) to sudden death from physical exertion or acute pain crises, prompting the American Society of Hematology to update its position statement on SCT.
The FDA has approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' non-opioid painkiller Journavx, marking the first new type of pain medicine approved in decades and offering an alternative to opioids without the risk of addiction.