Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A study which found that surgical and N95 masks are equally protective against COVID-19 in healthcare workers has come under fire; federal officials say the monkeypox health emergency declaration will end; and an analysis of chest x-rays was found predictive of patients' 10-year cardiovascular risk.

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Twitter removes its policy aimed at preventing misinformation about COVID-19; shorter time intervals between meals were linked to increased mortality in a study; and a new analysis finds a drop in average sperm counts globally.

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Dutch researchers find a cholesterol biomarker that is more dangerous than familial hypercholesterolemia; do vitamin D supplements help vitamin D–deficient kids grow?; and a new study says 8 minutes of intense exercise is all you need.

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: The World Cup may fuel a new infection wave in the country with the world's second-highest COVID-19 death rate; for the first time, the majority of Americans dying of COVID-19 are vaccinated; and flavonals reduce the rate of cognitive decline in a study.

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: New CDC data show mRNA boosters are more effective against Omicron subvariants than the original vaccine; after 54 years of public service, Anthony Fauci gives his last White House briefing; and does HDL as a CVD biomarker have a race signature?

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Attendance at NFL games during the early years of the pandemic was associated with local COVID-19 spikes; a new study identifies the most deadly global pathogen; and how well can patients judge the quality of their diets?

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: A 20% remission rate from type 2 diabetes was achieved by a London practice; at-home birth rates hit the highest levels seen in decades; and how much did California fine an NP who advertised herself as "Dr Sarah"?

Today on the Medscape Medical Minute: Seizure risk is higher with COVID than with influenza; FDA approves first drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes; and does temperature affect the number of hate-tweets?