CDC issues new recommendations for diagnostic tests supporting syphilis diagnosis
What's changing in syphilis testing? New CDC recommendations aim to help doctors diagnose
The CDC has published new recommendations for diagnostic tests that can support a diagnosis of syphilis.
New CDC guidelines update how doctors diagnose syphilis to ensure clearer test results and more accurate patient care.
Possible mpox exposures described in patients without reported male-to-male sexual contact
How are people getting mpox without male-to-male sexual contact?
An observational report from six U.S. jurisdictions described possible mpox exposures among patients who did not report male-to-male sexual …
Health officials are tracking mpox cases in people who didn't report male-to-male sexual contact to understand how the virus is spreading.
Human metapneumovirus and respiratory syncytial virus co-circulation described in US
Two common respiratory viruses are circulating together in the US
A non-peer-reviewed report described co-circulation of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United Stat…
Two common respiratory viruses are circulating together in the US, creating a pattern that could lead to more people getting sick this seaso…
Report examines adverse social determinants of health prevalence across U.S. racial and ethnic groups
How do life challenges like housing and food insecurity affect different racial groups?
An observational report describes the prevalence of adverse social determinants of health and health-related social needs among U.S.
A new report maps how housing and food insecurity affect different racial and ethnic groups across the United States, highlighting where sup…
Report describes tuberculosis-related practices among US health care providers
Report examines tuberculosis-related practices among U.S. health care providers
A non-research report describes tuberculosis-related practices among health care providers in the United States.
A new report describes tuberculosis-related practices among health care providers in the United States.
Survey finds more than half of U.S. adults take actions to protect hearing at amplified music events
Are most Americans protecting their hearing at loud concerts?
A survey of U.S. adults found that more than half report taking actions to protect their hearing at events with amplified music.
More than half of U.S. adults say they take steps to protect their hearing at loud concerts and festivals with amplified music.
Survey examines problems paying medical bills among US adults in families during 2020-2021
How many American families struggled to pay medical bills last year?
A US survey report examined the percentage of adults in families having problems paying medical bills during 2020-2021.
A recent survey confirms that affording healthcare remains a significant challenge for many American families struggling to pay medical bill…
Methodology report details 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey design and implementation
Researchers describe methodology for 2021 youth health behavior survey
A methodology report describes the design and procedures for the 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey in the United States.
The 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey details how health data was collected from young people in the U.S., focusing on methodology rather than…
Survey report describes dietary and physical activity behaviors among U.S. high school students
Survey examines dietary and physical activity behaviors among U.S. high school students
An observational survey report describes dietary and physical activity behaviors in a population of U.S.
A 2021 report describes the dietary and physical activity behaviors of U.S. high school students, highlighting an area of interest for healt…
Cross-sectional survey examines electronic vapor and tobacco use among U.S. high school students
Survey examines vaping and tobacco use among U.S. high school students
A cross-sectional survey report describes patterns of electronic vapor product and other tobacco use among U.S.
A 2021 survey reveals vaping and tobacco use among U.S. high school students, but specific numbers and trends are not reported.
Report describes tobacco product use among adults in the United States
How many adults in the US are still using tobacco products?
An observational report describes tobacco product use among adults in the United States.
A new report on adult tobacco use in the U.S. for 2021 fails to share the actual percentage, leaving families without clear data on this lea…
Legionnaires disease case reported in U.S. traveler after stay at private Virgin Islands rental
Can a vacation rental make you sick? A traveler got Legionnaires disease
A field report describes a single case of Legionnaires disease in a U.S.
A U.S. traveler returned from the U.S. Virgin Islands with Legionnaires disease, a serious lung infection linked to water systems in vacatio…