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The Rise Of Kratom: A Dangerous And Familiar Pattern |
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Monday, June 15, 2026 06:09 PM |
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Similar to opioids and intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, a well-funded and growing kratom industry with lobbying power overstates the safety of kratom, downplays its risks, and resists regulation and restrictions. Read more. |
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The role of ancient Stoics in modern dental assisting |
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Monday, June 15, 2026 05:12 PM |
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Dental assistants face mounting stress from emotional labor, staffing shortages, and workplace demands. Ancient Stoic principles offer practical tools for building resilience, setting healthy boundaries, and preventing burnout in today's dental practice. Read more. |
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Wastewater analysis offers a new way to monitor HIV in communities |
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Monday, June 15, 2026 04:24 PM |
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Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) detection in wastewater offers a novel approach to monitor the virus in communities. Read more. |
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COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among older adults |
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Monday, June 15, 2026 04:19 PM |
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Vaccines administered in autumn and winter 2025 to 2026 showed approximately 55% effectiveness against symptomatic disease among older adults within 2 months of vaccination. The low uptake of vaccines, which showed substantial short-term effectiveness, suggests missed opportunities for preventing symptomatic COVID-19 among unvaccinated vulnerable groups. Read more. |
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Only 10 viral particles cause H5N1 avian flu infection in cows |
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Monday, June 15, 2026 04:09 PM |
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Study challenges theories about disease spread on dairy farms. Read more. |
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Pollen Linked to Coronavirus Spread in Nasal Cells: EAACI 2026 |
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Sunday, June 14, 2026 10:26 AM |
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Pollen exposure may enhance the spread of coronavirus infections within the nasal lining by weakening antiviral immune responses and promoting virus transmission between cells, according to research presented at the 2026 annual congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Read more. |
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Study: Ergonomic risks begin in dental hygiene school |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026 03:33 PM |
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Clinical environmental factors contribute significantly to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in dental hygiene students, with WMSD prevalence rates reaching up to 96% among practicing dental hygienists and 81% among dentists, according to an article published on May 29 by Today's RDH. Read more. |
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Extreme Weather Is Becoming A Workforce Crisis |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026 03:16 PM |
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Business leaders have spent the past several years absorbing one workforce disruption after another: a global pandemic, labor shortages, supply chain instability, rising healthcare costs, and shifting expectations around flexibility and well-being. And as heat waves, hurricanes, floods, and severe storms become more frequent and more disruptive, it’s clear that the next major challenge is already here. It’s extreme weather. Read more. |
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Responding to Potential Measles Exposure at Lancaster County Courthouse, Advises Unvaccinated Individuals are Most At-Risk |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026 02:47 PM |
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People who may have been exposed and are not vaccinated should contact their health care provider or the Department of Health’s toll-free hotline at 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258). Read more. |
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The behind-the-scenes work of protecting World Cup fans from infectious diseases |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026 02:39 PM |
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This is part 2 in a two-part series on the diseases that may circulate surrounding World Cup events and how public health officials have prepared for them. Read more. |
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3 Self-Care Tips for New Dental Hygiene Graduates |
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Friday, June 12, 2026 12:06 PM |
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Dental professionals are at high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders, with the prevalence reported among dentists as high as 81% and 96% among dental hygienists. Read more. |
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How Drying Time Affects Blood Removal from Surgical Instruments |
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Friday, June 12, 2026 11:56 AM |
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Validating the washing and disinfection processes for surgical instruments requires consistent, reproducible results. Read more. |
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With Measles Roaring Back, the Search for a Treatment Is On |
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Friday, June 12, 2026 11:33 AM |
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As vaccination rates decline, biotech companies see a potential new market for measles drugs. Read more. |
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The long history of vaccine hesitancy |
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Friday, June 12, 2026 11:07 AM |
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Thomas Levenson’s new book shows how arguments against vaccination reach back to the beginning of the technology itself. Read more. |
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Antibody clues could improve long COVID care and prognosis |
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Friday, June 12, 2026 10:41 AM |
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Persistent symptoms after COVID-19 infection continue to affect millions of people worldwide, even as the number of acute infections has declined. Long COVID (LC) can cause fatigue, headaches, sleep disturbances, breathing difficulties, and cognitive problems commonly described as “brain fog.” Read more. |
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The ‘diseases of crowds’ experts say could be at the World Cup |
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 04:32 PM |
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This is part 1 in a two-part series on the diseases that may circulate surrounding World Cup events and how public health officials have prepared for them. Part 2 will be published tomorrow. Read more. |
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Wellness Corner: Obsessed with wearables? |
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 03:14 PM |
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Wearable devices provide valuable data on movement, sleep, and heart health, yet their accuracy varies, and over-monitoring can lead to anxiety. This article advocates for mindful use, focusing on trend patterns and integrating body awareness for better well-being. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - June 11, 2026 |
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 01:47 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 22. Read more. |
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US drug shortages have declined but now drag on for an average of 5 years, report shows |
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 01:30 PM |
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While the total number of US drug shortages has decreased since 2023, their average duration is now more than five years, and discontinuations are at their highest level since 2019, US Pharmacopeia (USP) says in its just-released 2025 drug shortages report. Read more. |
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Musculoskeletal complaints, working conditions, and job satisfaction among Dutch orthodontists |
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 12:54 PM |
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This study explored the extent to which orthodontists experience work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and burdensome working conditions, assessed job satisfaction, and identified factors associated with job satisfaction. Read more. |
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20 largest healthcare data breaches reported in 2026 so far |
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 11:59 AM |
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The 2026 breaches are already approaching last year’s totals. Read more. |
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Dental Medicine is a Critical Partner in Cancer Care |
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 11:55 AM |
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When a patient is diagnosed with head and neck cancer, the path to treatment requires careful coordination across disciplines. At the University of Colorado Anschutz, dentistry is not peripheral to that process — it is an essential clinical partner in ensuring safe and effective cancer care. Read more. |
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Georgetown’s New Public Health Operations Center to Track Infectious Disease for 2026 World Cup |
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 11:51 AM |
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With up to 6.5 million people traveling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the risk of disease outbreaks increases as people converge in dense urban areas. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,878: Father’s Day, measles, and more |
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 09:16 AM |
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IZ Express #1,878: Father’s Day, measles, and more. Read more. |
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FDA Expands Sunscreen Options for the First Time in 20 Years |
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Tuesday, June 09, 2026 11:48 AM |
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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in the agency's efforts to advance sunscreen innovation. Bemotrizinol is the first new active ingredient added to the over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen monograph since the late 1990s. Read more. |
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UW researchers test oral microbiome transplants as potential treatment for chronic halitosis |
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Tuesday, June 09, 2026 11:17 AM |
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Researchers at the University of Washington School of Dentistry are investigating whether transplanting oral bacteria from healthy donors can help treat chronic halitosis, commonly known as bad breath. Read more. |
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Malignant skin cancers an ‘escalating health burden’ in low- and middle-income countries |
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Tuesday, June 09, 2026 11:07 AM |
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Although melanoma incidence has continued to decline in high-income countries, rates for other types of skin cancers have grown globally, particularly in lower-income countries, researchers reported. Read more. |
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Psychological Distress Among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Professionals: A Systematic Review |
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Tuesday, June 09, 2026 09:42 AM |
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Psychological distress among oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) professionals is increasingly recognized as a concern due to the demanding nature of training and clinical practice. Read more. |
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Driving sustainability in dentistry |
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Tuesday, June 09, 2026 09:30 AM |
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Dentistry has a role to play in reducing environmental impact while improving the oral health of the population. Read more. |
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Hidden antibiotic reservoirs drive antimicrobial resistance |
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Monday, June 08, 2026 06:57 PM |
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Antibiotics continue to drive antimicrobial resistance in bacteria even after passing through wastewater treatment plants and being discharged into rivers and seas, research has found. Read more. |
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The Integral Role of Dentists During Disasters: Restoring Function, Nutrition, and Dignity |
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Monday, June 08, 2026 06:03 PM |
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Dentistry is often portrayed in disaster literature as ancillary (forensics, logistics), while its clinical role in restoring oral function, preventing malnutrition, and supporting psychosocial recovery is underemphasized. The objective of this research was to highlight the role of dentists in disaster response. Read more. |
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High-dose flu shot cuts the odds of hospitalization among older adults |
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Monday, June 08, 2026 05:49 PM |
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The high-dose flu shot is associated with an almost 40% greater reduction in severe illness among older adults than is the standard-dose flu vaccine, according to a new study in JAMA Network Open. Read more. |
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Toronto: Mumps outbreak at downtown office |
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Monday, June 08, 2026 02:10 PM |
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Health officials in Toronto report investigating a mumps outbreak linked to a downtown ServiceOntario office. Read more. |
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As Pa. cracks down on AI, multiple chatbots continue to pose as doctors |
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Monday, June 08, 2026 09:33 AM |
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Chatbots on five different websites claimed to be licensed to practice medicine in the commonwealth when prompted by Spotlight PA — the same kind of output that led the Shapiro administration to file a lawsuit last month. Read more. |
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Presence of Air in Odontogenic Infections: Implications and Outcomes |
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Sunday, June 07, 2026 12:13 PM |
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With early surgical intervention and targeted antibiotics, most head and neck odontogenic infections resolve with low morbidity and mortality. However, these infections can be life-threatening due to airway obstruction, necrotizing fasciitis, mediastinitis, cerebral abscess, and sepsis among other severe complications. Read more. |
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