In a clinical guideline issued by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association and published online Oct. 21 in Stroke.

Children with prenatal cannabis exposure exhibit some differences in aspects of executive function and behavior.

The recommended first age at which Americans should get the pneumococcal vaccine has been lowered from 65 to 50.

Some Americans should get more than one shot of the updated COVID vaccines because their age or certain health conditions make them more vulnerable.

The use of SGLT2 inhibitors was associated with a significantly reduced risk for dementia and PD in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Left atrial appendage occlusion vs continuation of oral anticoagulation therapy alone is linked to reduced ischemic stroke risk in select patients with nonvalvular AF.

Maternal coffee consumption during pregnancy does not likely cause neurodevelopmental difficulties (NDs) in offspring.

Severe mental illness (SMI) is associated with an increased likelihood of fragility fractures, while osteoporosis may be underdiagnosed.

Distinct forms of traumatic and adverse childhood experiences moderate developmental changes in psychiatric risk and cognitive ability.

In teenagers with childhood-onset chronic pain unrelated to chronic disease, poor sleep quality and depression were risk factors for substance use in young adulthood.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), modafinil, and their combination are equally beneficial for multiple sclerosis fatigue.

A study using data from WHO attributes 2.25% of the increase in prevalence of chronic back pain among young girls worldwide to early menarche.