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Pneumonia infects millions of people every year. Cases of this highly contagious lung infection surged across all age groups in 2024, but young children were hit particularly hard. Infection rates in children 2 to 4 years old increased from 1.0% to 7.2% between March and October of last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“Many women don’t realize the connection between hormonal changes and their gum health,” says Nicola West, secretary general of the European Federation of Periodontology. “Throughout different stages of a woman’s life, such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause, hormone fluctuations can make gums more vulnerable to disease, making oral care ever more essential for overall health.”

The heat hits you like a ton of bricks. Maybe flames do too. Smoke is everywhere, it’s hard to see anything. But you have to go in. More than likely, you probably have to lift, pull or carry heavy objects.

A recent study led by the University of Kent’s School of Natural Sciences has found that short animations known as GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format) can improve the sleep of professional female soccer players.

The makers of two popular weight-loss drugs—Wegovy and Zepbound—are cutting prices to make the medications more affordable for people without insurance.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with approximately 20% of patients presenting with metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis. Despite the cancer’s long progression time—often 5–10 years—the majority are found late, making early detection crucial for improving survival rates.

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure have higher rates of inpatient dialysis initiation than those without heart failure, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

For patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), bladder wall thickness (BWT) on computed tomography (CT) scans reflects the severity of bladder inflammatory conditions, according to a study published online Feb. 4 in the World Journal of Urology.

Between 2013 and 2023, there was no change in the prevalence of diabetes among U.S. adults, but glycemic control worsened, according to a research letter published online Feb. 27 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

The incidence of and mortality from cervical cancer are higher among rural-residing women versus their urban counterparts within the United States, according to a research letter published online March 3 in JAMA Network Open.