National Updates Fall Temperatures Soaring Across the U.S. A new analysis shows that 98% of surveyed U.S. cities are experiencing significant fall warming since 1970. Cities like El Paso (TX),
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National Updates 5-Year Cancer Survival Reaches 69% The 5-year relative survival rate for all cancer types combined has risen to 69% (2014–2020), up from about 49% in the mid-1970s. This
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National Updates FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 BoostersThe FDA has authorized Moderna’s updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting the LP.8.1 variant for fall 2025. Eligibility is limited to adults 65+ and those with
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National Updates U.S. Life Expectancy Rises to 78.4 Years CDC reports life expectancy climbed to 78.4 years in 2023, up from 77.5 in 2022, largely due to declines in COVID-19,
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National Updates First U.S. Human Case of Flesh-Eating Screwworm A Maryland traveler returning from El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm—the first U.S. case in years. USDA is
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National Updates Obesity Rates Continue to RiseThe CDC reports that more than 42% of U.S. adults are now classified as obese, up from 39% in 2020. The trend is linked
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National Updates FDA Approves First AI Tool for Mammography Triage The FDA has authorized an AI-powered tool to assist radiologists by prioritizing mammograms with suspicious findings. It is expected to
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National Updates Mental Health Crisis in Teens Rising A new CDC survey highlights continued increases in depression and anxiety among U.S. teens. Nearly 30% report persistent sadness, with social media
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National Updates CDC Issues Back-to-School Immunization Reminder With schools reopening, the CDC is reminding families to update vaccines for measles, Tdap, meningitis, and HPV. Pediatricians are encouraged to use visits
