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FDA elevates new blood pressure medication recall to Class II |
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 03:58 PM |
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If you take blood pressure medication—or know someone who does—there’s a new recall you’ll want to know about. Read more. |
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Making Handwashing Memorable: What Cartoon Faucets Can Teach Children |
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 03:29 PM |
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Artist and designer Matthew Caliman shares how personal loss inspired the Cleanup Crew, a handwashing education project using cartoon faucets, songs, and games to help families revisit an essential health message. Read more. |
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OSHA Fact Sheet - Opioid Overdose Rescue with Reversal Medications |
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 02:08 PM |
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Opioids are a class of natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic drugs that include both prescription medications and illicit drugs, including kratom and 7-OH. Prescription opioids are commonly used to treat pain and can be addictive. Opioid overdose in the workplace can be a serious health and safety issue. Managers, supervisors, and employees should know what to do if someone experiences an overdose at work. Training and education can prepare workers and the community on how to prepare and respond to opioids in the workplace. Having opioid overdose reversal medications (OORMs) on hand can save lives. Read more. |
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How molecular syndromic panels are reshaping infectious disease diagnostics and what their results don’t show |
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 11:23 AM |
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The gap between a rapid molecular result and a severely ill patient is a well-known problem in infectious disease diagnostics. Understanding it requires knowing what these panels can and cannot rule out. Read more. |
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The first mRNA flu vaccine is now available for older adults. Here’s what to know |
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026 08:59 AM |
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For some older adults, the flu vaccine could look a little different this year. Read more. |
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Large U.S. health record study finds sex differences across oral conditions |
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Monday, September 28, 2026 05:47 PM |
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Women and men differed in how often a range of oral and dental conditions were recorded in two large U.S. databases, according to a study published Sept. 8 in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. The findings do not establish why those differences occurred. Read more. |
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Prolong Your Career: 4 Ways Dental Hygienists Can Invest in Themselves |
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Monday, September 28, 2026 05:40 PM |
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As hygienists, we constantly expose our bodies to abnormal bending and twisting, which can increase the risk for musculoskeletal disorders and prematurely end a career we worked so hard for. As preventive specialists, we understand the importance of consistency in maintaining our health. Read more. |
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Minnesota Board of Dentistry suffers data breach |
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Monday, September 28, 2026 05:29 PM |
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The Minnesota Board of Dentistry has provided notice of a data breach that impacted private licensee data, according to a Sept. 22 note from the Minnesota Dental Association. Read more. |
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World leaders renew commitment to protect the world from future pandemics |
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Monday, September 28, 2026 01:43 PM |
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2nd UN General Assembly High-level Meeting underscores need for global action on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, building on lessons from COVID-19 and recent advances in international health cooperation. Read more. |
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Hazard Communication compliance |
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Monday, September 28, 2026 10:49 AM |
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The Nov. 20, 2026, deadline is the next major compliance date in OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard. Read more. |
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An Analysis of Multilevel Barriers to Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Uptake Among Rural U.S. Adolescents |
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Sunday, September 27, 2026 01:23 PM |
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Despite longstanding vaccine availability, human papillomavirus (HPV) remains the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and a leading cause of preventable cancers. Read more. |
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Barriers to and facilitators of general dentists performing intraoral biopsies |
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Sunday, September 27, 2026 01:12 PM |
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Early detection of oral potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer relies heavily on biopsy for definitive diagnosis. Yet biopsies remain underused in general dentist practices. To better understand these practice behaviors, the authors examined whether general dentists perform intraoral biopsies and what they perceived to be barriers to and facilitators of their biopsy-related behaviors in practice. Read more. |
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Why Vulnerability Makes Us All Less Safe |
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Sunday, September 27, 2026 12:51 PM |
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Public health aims to help people make decisions that enable them to live healthier lives, but Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, argues that policy choices have left the country vulnerable to preventable illness. Read more. |
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Fractured ecosystems, climate change raise risk of zoonotic, vector-borne disease outbreaks, study finds |
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Sunday, September 27, 2026 12:37 PM |
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For the study, published yesterday in Nature, an international group of researchers assessed outbreaks of zoonotic diseases (those transmitted directly from animals to people) such as coronaviruses, Ebola, and mpox and vector-borne diseases (those spread by mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas), including dengue, Lyme disease, and malaria. Read more. |
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UT San Antonio School of Dentistry co-leads NIH-funded center that may provide an alternative to root canal procedures |
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Sunday, September 27, 2026 12:20 PM |
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Which would you rather have: a root canal or a pulpotomy? Even if you’re not familiar with a pulpotomy, you might be inclined to learn more. Read more. |
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Measles Update: September 25, 2026 |
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:20 AM |
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The latest CDC numbers show a 5.4% increase of measles cases from week-to-week. This year has already become the worst for the number of measles cases in the US since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. With the start of respiratory virus season, case numbers are expected to continue to increase significantly. Read more. |
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When a Rash Signals Something More |
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:18 AM |
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Recognizing erythema multiforme can help oral health professionals identify red flags and support timely, coordinated care. Read more. |
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A light-powered filter for longer-lasting air purifiers and face masks |
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 11:08 AM |
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Scientists have developed an air purifier that is charged by sunlight and indoor LED lights, potentially offering an inexpensive, lower-maintenance alternative to standard filtration systems that protect users from pollutants and airborne diseases. Read more. |
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New Survey: Most US Adults Support Vaccines, but Many Remain Unclear About Respiratory Vaccine Recommendations |
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:59 AM |
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Support for vaccines is high — vaccination isn’t. More than half of US adults did not try to get a flu, COVID-19, RSV, or pneumococcal vaccine in the past year, and many remain unsure which ones are recommended for them.
NFID launches National Respiratory Communications Initiative to help deliver clear, consistent, evidence-based guidance on respiratory disease prevention. Read more. |
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HHS Awards Almost $250 Million to Expand Addiction Treatment, Overdose Prevention and Mental Health Services |
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:57 AM |
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced that it has awarded $247.9 million in grants to expand access to addiction treatment, mental health services, and recovery support in communities across the country. The investments will strengthen mental health support in schools, expand trauma treatment for children and families, equip first responders and communities to reverse overdoses, and help people in recovery return to work and rebuild their lives. Read more. |
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Antimicrobial Resistance of Bacteria Isolated From Patients With Cancer |
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Friday, September 25, 2026 12:25 PM |
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Cancer patients are at high risk of developing infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms. Monitoring antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is essential for guiding treatment in this vulnerable population. This study aimed to evaluate AMR patterns and temporal evolution among clinical bacterial isolates-comparing pre-pandemic (2016-2019) versus pandemic (2020-2021) periods and care settings (outpatient vs. inpatient)-recovered from cancer patients at a tertiary care center in Guerrero, Mexico. Read more. |
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The secret life of a dental handpiece |
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Friday, September 25, 2026 12:19 PM |
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In the first episode of Aura Infection Control’s brand-new podcast series with Dentistry, a panel of decontamination experts explores the secret life of a dental handpiece. Read more. |
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New York Proposes Opioid Antagonist Requirements for the Workplace |
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Friday, September 25, 2026 12:15 PM |
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On December 12, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring certain employers to include opioid antagonists in their first-aid supplies. The law was amended on February 13, 2026, to narrow the opioid antagonist requirement to employers federally mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to have first-aid kits. The law takes effect on December 13, 2026. Read more. |
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OSHA Pursues National Alliance to Prevent Severe Workplace Injuries |
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Friday, September 25, 2026 12:11 PM |
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The planned partnership would provide employers and workers with shared safety information, educational resources and training. Read more. |
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The importance of rediscovering the human side of dentistry |
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Friday, September 25, 2026 11:56 AM |
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The future of successful dentistry depends not just on clinical skill but on genuine human connection -- listening to patients, validating their concerns, and showing authentic presence. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - September 24, 2026 |
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 04:32 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 37. Read more. |
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New research suggests human actions could be driving increase in disease outbreaks |
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 02:30 PM |
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Infectious disease outbreaks are on the rise worldwide. A new analysis finds human actions, from deforestation to climate change, are partly responsible. Read more. |
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Where dentists stand on antibiotics for arthroplasty patients |
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 02:23 PM |
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A recent study found that dentists and orthopedic surgeons significantly disagree on prescribing antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures for patients with joint replacements, with surgeons more likely to recommend preventive antibiotics than dentists, despite current ADA guidelines showing no protective benefit from such antibiotics. Read more. |
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HRSA Awards Nearly $19 Million to Expand Access to Healthcare Through Telehealth and Innovative Technologies |
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 02:18 PM |
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced nearly $19 million in new awards to expand access to high-quality healthcare through telehealth and technology-enabled learning. Announced during Telehealth Awareness Week, the awards will increase access to nutrition services, expand the use of emerging technologies to improve healthcare delivery, and strengthen the healthcare workforce in rural communities and other areas with limited access to care. Read more. |
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NIH launches new PubMed tool to strengthen research replication and reproducibility |
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Thursday, September 24, 2026 02:15 PM |
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today launched Linked Discoveries, an experimental tool designed to help scientists more easily see how an individual research finding relates to the larger body of biomedical evidence. From a citation in PubMed, users can use the Linked Discoveries tool to explore a “neighborhood” of publications closely related to that article, including replication studies. More than 29 million PubMed publications are represented in Linked Discoveries at launch. Read more. |
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Digital healthcare and electronic waste: There is a solution, EU experts say |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 01:25 PM |
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Four-year project delivers blueprint to help redesign digital healthcare devices, recover critical materials and reduce environmental impacts without compromising patient safety. Read more. |
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NIH makes major investments to advance human-based research infrastructure and technologies |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 10:41 AM |
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is making its biggest push yet to move biomedical research beyond animal model use, unveiling five major initiatives that could reshape how new drugs and treatments are developed and evaluated. Together, the efforts signal a significant investment into human-based technologies as the future of preclinical science, aiming to make research faster, more predictive, and more directly relevant to human health. Read more. |
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Annual Report to the Nation: Progress Against Lung Cancer Drives Down Cancer Mortality |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:55 AM |
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Cancer death rates fell for both men and women from 2019 to 2023, continuing a downward trend that has lasted more than 20 years, according to the 2026 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, published in the journal Cancer. The continued decline in cancer deaths is driven largely by accelerated progress against lung cancer. Read more. |
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Drug shortages disrupt care at leading US cancer centers |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:52 AM |
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All 31 leading cancer centers responding to a new survey reported shortages of at least one cancer drug, and nearly two-thirds said they resorted to mitigation strategies to keep patients on their recommended treatments. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,894: World Rabies Day, Pennsylvania measles deaths, and more |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 09:16 AM |
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IZ Express #1,894: World Rabies Day, Pennsylvania measles deaths, and more. Read more. |
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