Later this year, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona will release a report, "The Health Consequences of Smoking," and a new database of medical research, treatment and smoking prevention information. This year's report will come 40 years after Americans first learned there were significant consequences of smoking, thanks to the efforts of then-Surgeon General Dr. Luther Terry, who was appointed during the Kennedy administration.
Higher Air Pollution and Extreme Weather Linked to Adult Atopic Dermatitis
July 1st 2025Climate change and air pollution are growing threats to public health, and new research suggests they may also worsen atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common chronic inflammatory skin condition, affecting up to 15% of people worldwide.
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Teens With Hidradenitis Suppurativa Face Higher Risk of Chronic Health and Mental Health Conditions
June 16th 2025In a national study of 55 million children and teens across the U.S., there were 1,240 confirmed cases of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Nearly all were aged 10 or older.
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