A MedPage Today opinion writer reviews a year of tracking RFK Jr.’s health claims, their disputed evidence and potential public-health effects.
Lessons From A Year Of RFK Jr. Disinformation
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1 In 8 Cancer Cases Are Caused By Infections, Underscoring The Importance Of Vaccines, Experts Say
A Lancet Oncology analysis estimates infections caused 2.3 million cancer cases in 2024, with most tied to four pathogens.
New Poll On Vaccines And Autism: Here’s Where Americans Stand
An Annenberg survey finds 68% of U.S. adults say childhood vaccines do not cause autism, while many remain unsure of RFK Jr.’s measles stance.
Cognitive Tests May Not Tell The Whole Story About Memory Concerns
A study of a brain health service found common dementia risk factors among people reporting memory changes despite normal cognitive test results.
New Gastro Guidelines; Best First-Line Option In UC? Late-Stage Trial Win For Hep D
A five-year UC analysis favored vedolizumab for steroid-free disease time; Mirum says its phase III hepatitis D trial met its primary endpoint.
Swedish Study Links Lower Midlife Cognitive Scores To Future Strokes
A Swedish study found higher first-stroke risk among adults aged 60 to 69 with lower cognitive scores, but the observational findings do not prove cause.
Greater Variation In Blood Pressure Associated With Higher Risk Of Death And Strokes
A study of 57,611 UK Biobank participants linked greater blood pressure variation between visits to higher risks of death and some strokes.
Declining Benzodiazepine Use Reflects More Cautious Medical Prescribing Practices
A Rutgers study found U.S. benzodiazepine prescription fills fell 26.7% from 2013 to 2024, alongside a drop in average medication dispensed.
Brain Scans Reveal Which Disorders Are Linked To Faster Brain Aging
An MRI study links dementia, mild cognitive impairment, addiction and some psychiatric disorders to higher brain age estimates, with distinct regional patterns.
One Cognitive Test Is A Snapshot — Two Is A Trajectory: A Physician’s Take
Physician Nathaniel Chin says repeat cognitive tests can help show change over time, while noting factors that can affect results.
