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Dr. Anthony Robbins, Who Expanded Health Care for the Poor, Dies at 85
# Dr. Anthony Robbins, Vermont Health Pioneer, Dies at 85 Dr. Anthony Robbins, who transformed how America delivers health care to low-income populat…
The Pitt is up for 25 Emmys - but the show's biggest fans are real-life doctors
# HBO's "The Resident" Captures Authentic Hospital Life, Say Medical Professionals Medical professionals are praising HBO Max's hospital drama for it…
Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth - are you one of them?
# Teeth Grinding in Young Adults: Why Dentists Are Noticing More Cases and What You Can Do Teeth grinding, medically known as bruxism, affects millio…
Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
# Fire at Nursing Home in Chile Kills 16 Residents A devastating fire at a nursing facility in Chile's Araucanía region claimed 16 lives, with 10 add…
The 5 Best Laser Hair Growth Devices for Men in 2026, According to Doctors
# At-Home Laser Hair Growth Devices Show Promise for Male Pattern Baldness Hair loss affects roughly two-thirds of American men by age 35, yet many a…
Foundayo Vs. the Wegovy Pill: What Doctors Want You to Know
# Foundayo vs. Wegovy: How These GLP-1 Medications Actually Differ Two oral GLP-1 medications now compete for attention in weight management treatmen…
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
# Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme Costs Surge Beyond Victim Payouts The UK's Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme faces a serious cost imbalance. Adminis…
How Did a Heart Drug With So Much Promise Fall So Flat?
# Heart Drug's Failed Promise Raises Questions About Drug Development Cardiologists face an uncomfortable puzzle. A medication designed to prevent he…
U.S. Officials Announce Cyclospora Outbreak Is Over
# U.S. Officials Declare End to Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Mexican Lettuce The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the cyclosp…
Is It Too Early for Your Flu Shot? Doctors Explain the Ideal Timing
# The Best Time to Get Your Flu Shot This Season Timing matters when it comes to flu vaccination, and doctors have identified an optimal window that …
Love Your Coffee Piping Hot? It May Raise Your Esophageal Cancer Risk
# Drinking Very Hot Coffee May Increase Esophageal Cancer Risk, Research Suggests The temperature of your morning coffee matters more than you might …
Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
# Assisted Dying Laws Show a Global Patchwork of Medical Ethics and Patient Rights Approximately 400 million people worldwide currently live under le…
Trump Announces $500 Rebates for Some Obamacare Customers,Weeks Before the Election
# Trump Administration Announces $500 Rebates for Some ACA Customers Weeks Before Election The White House announced plans to distribute $500 rebates…
9/11’s Dust and Ash Coated Their Childhood. Is It Still Making Them Ill?
# Childhood Exposure to 9/11 Dust Raises New Health Concerns Two Decades Later Nearly two decades after the September 11 attacks, people who were chi…
Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Have Doubled Since 1990—and the Liver Isn’t the Only Organ Affected
# Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths Have Doubled Since 1990 Alcohol-related cancer deaths in the United States have doubled over the past three decades, …
A.I. Data Center Pollution Poses Health Threat, Former E.P.A. Officials Warn
# A.I. Data Centers' Hidden Health Cost: $20 Billion Annual Burden The explosive growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure carries an overlook…
Campaigners hold vigil as stroke unit closes
# Stroke Patients Face Extended Travel Times as Regional Unit Closes A stroke unit closure will force patients across a wide area to travel significa…
'Quick skin cancer pathway the best birthday gift'
# Patient Gets Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment on Same Day Through Fast-Track Cancer Pathway Richard Alun Jones received an unexpected birthday gift…
Healthy Diet and Fitness Program May Improve Prostate Cancer Outcomes
# Healthy Diet and Fitness Program May Improve Prostate Cancer Outcomes Men with prostate cancer who combine a healthy diet with regular exercise sho…
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
# Cancer Surgery Delays in England Leave Patients Facing Disease Progression England's cancer care system is failing patients at a critical moment. A…
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
# UK Needs New Laws for AI in Healthcare, Says Watchdog The UK's medicines regulator is calling for urgent legislative changes to govern artificial i…
Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
# Pharmacists Expand Their Role: Five More Conditions Now Treatable Without a GP Visit Patients in England are about to gain easier access to pharmac…
A New Drug Lifts the Fog of Sleepiness for Those With Narcolepsy
# A New Drug Lifts the Fog of Sleepiness for Those With Narcolepsy Narcolepsy patients now have access to a groundbreaking treatment that addresses t…
Planning a K-Beauty Trip? What a Top Aesthetic Doctor Says to Look for Before Booking
# K-Beauty Procedures Require Research, Not Just Wanderlust South Korea has become a global destination for cosmetic procedures, from skin treatments…
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
# How Extremely Hot Beverages Damage Your Esophagus and Raise Cancer Risk Drinking extremely hot liquids poses a direct threat to the delicate tissue…
Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator.
# Doctor-Turned-Senator's Patient Debt Collections Draw Scrutiny Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, a physician who spent decades in private practice …
U.S. Medical Groups Issue Flu, COVID Vaccine Guidance Independent of CDC
# U.S. Medical Groups Issue Flu, COVID Vaccine Guidance Independent of CDC Major U.S. medical organizations have released their own vaccine recommend…
Drinking Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk. Is Any Amount Safe for Health?
# Drinking Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk. Is Any Amount Safe for Health? The scientific evidence is now clear. No amount of alcohol consumption is safe …
A Newer Kind of Gene Editing Promises to Edit ‘Nurture’ Over ‘Nature’
# Epigenome Editing Offers a New Path to Healing Without Changing DNA Gene editing has long captured the imagination as medicine's ultimate precision…
Early Data Indicates an A.I.-Generated Drug Could Slow Aging
# AI-Designed Drug Shows Promise Against Aging Hallmarks Rentosertib, a drug developed with artificial intelligence assistance, represents a watershe…
Mum 'lost trust' in surgeon review hospital
# Hospital Review Raises Concerns Over Surgeon Safety and Patient Trust A parent whose child received care at a hospital under review has expressed d…
A&E did not get the basics right - my son's life was ruined at 32
# When Emergency Departments Fail: A Growing Crisis in Clinical Negligence Claims A young man's life was irreversibly altered following what should h…
A&E did not get the basics right - now my son's life is ruined at 32
# Hospital Negligence Claims Rise as Emergency Departments Struggle with Care Standards Oli's story represents a troubling pattern emerging across En…
How to Prepare for the 2026 Flu Season
# Preparing for the 2026 Flu Season and the Emerging "Super-K" Influenza Strain Public health officials are tracking a new influenza variant called "…
FDA Approves 4 Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for 2026–2027 Season
# FDA Approves 4 Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for 2026–2027 Season The Food and Drug Administration has authorized four updated COVID-19 vaccines for th…
Prostate Cancer Cases Rising 3% Yearly, Early Detection May Help
# Prostate Cancer Cases Rising 3% Yearly, Early Detection May Help Prostate cancer diagnoses are climbing at a steady rate of 3% annually, according …
How hunger for a new weight-loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
# The Counterfeit Weight-Loss Drug Crisis: What You Need to Know Retatrutide has become one of the most sought-after medications in the world, yet it…
Helping stoma bag users to swim with confidence
# Swimming Sessions Give Stoma Patients Newfound Confidence in the Water People living with stomas now have dedicated support to reclaim one of life'…
RFK Jr. Hires Army Doctor Who Opposed Covid Shots to Investigate if They Killed 2,500 Troops
# RFK Jr. Recruits Military Doctor to Lead Covid Vaccine Investigation Among Service Members Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has hired Dr. Theresa Long, an Arm…
The Heart Drug Pelacarsen Fails, Shocking Novartis and Cardiologists
# Heart Drug Pelacarsen Fails Major Trial, Upending Cardiovascular Treatment Pipeline Novartis reported disappointing results from a major clinical t…
How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
# The Dangerous Rise of Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs The explosive demand for new weight loss medications has created a parallel crisis. Counterfeit…
Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats
# Pentagon's New Biodefense Role Raises Concerns About Military Influence on Public Health The Pentagon and National Institutes of Health have formal…
Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk by 9%
# Shingles Vaccine Shows New Link to Lower Cardiovascular Risk A new analysis reveals that people who receive the shingles vaccine may reduce their c…
Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds
Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified a potential new application for psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms. Th…
COVID Cases Are Climbing Across the Country—Here Are the Top Symptoms to Expect in 2026
# COVID Cases Are Climbing Across the Country—Here Are the Top Symptoms to Expect in 2026 COVID-19 transmission is increasing in communities nationwi…
FDA Approves Breakthrough Drug Rasonque for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
# FDA Approves Rasonque, a Breakthrough Treatment for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer The Food and Drug Administration has approved Rasonque, a new targ…
Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
# Transplanted Pig Kidney Survives Record 271 Days in Human Recipient A Massachusetts man has achieved a medical milestone by surviving with a geneti…
Moral Maze
# The Ethical Complexities Behind This Week's Health Headlines Healthcare decisions rarely come down to simple right or wrong answers. The BBC's "Mor…
Alfalfa Sprouts May Now Be Linked to Salmonella and E. coli Outbreaks, According to FDA
# Alfalfa Sprouts Linked to Salmonella and E. coli Outbreaks, FDA Confirms The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall involving alfa…
A&E patients ending up in 'corridors and cupboards'
# NHS A&E Departments Facing Critical Overcrowding Crisis Emergency departments across the UK are housing patients in hallways and storage areas due …
FDA Approves Mounjaro for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes
# FDA Approves Mounjaro for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes The Food and Drug Administration has expanded approval of Mounjaro (tirz…
A&E patients ending in 'corridors and cupboards'
# Hospital A&E Departments Overwhelmed as Patients Overflow Into Makeshift Spaces Accident and Emergency departments across the United Kingdom are so…
Former nurse dies amid dementia drug shortages
# Former Nurse Dies as Dementia Drug Shortages Leave Families Struggling Pearl Roche, a former nurse, died from dementia after her family encountered…
Employer Health Costs Are Expected to Spike in 2027
# Employer Health Costs Set to Surge in 2027, New Survey Warns A comprehensive U.S. survey projects that employer health insurance costs will jump 11…
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
# New Urine Test Detects Over 90% of Bladder Cancers, Offering Hope for Earlier Diagnosis A new urine test shows the ability to identify more than ni…
Heart trial after breast cancer has 'improved my life'
# Heart Trial After Breast Cancer Treatment Offers Women a Path Off Medication Lucy Shepherd joined a clinical trial that reflects a growing recognit…
Dermatologists Explain Common Scalp Pain Causes and Treatments
# Dermatologists Explain Common Scalp Pain Causes and Treatments Scalp pain affects more people than most realize, yet many suffer silently because t…
FDA Recalls IV Fluids Over Possible Fiberglass, Stainless Steel Contaminants
The FDA has issued a recall for IV fluids potentially contaminated with fiberglass and stainless steel particles. The contamination poses direct risks…
79% of Young Adults Show Signs of Cardiovascular, Kidney, Metabolic Issues
A troubling new study reveals that nearly four out of five young adults in the United States show early signs of cardiovascular disease, kidney dysfun…
Flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'
# Flu Vaccine Rollout Begins as NHS Manages Post-Summer Recovery The UK's National Health Service has launched its annual flu vaccination campaign fo…
People Fixing The World
# How Doctors Are Fighting Sepsis, the Hidden Threat That Kills Quietly Sepsis kills more people than cancer, yet most people have never heard of it.…
Foodborne Illnesses Can Lead to Long-Term Gut Issues
# Foodborne Illnesses Can Trigger Lasting Gut Problems A cyclospora outbreak currently spreading across the United States may spark a wave of chronic…
How Bad Will This Year’s Flu Season Be?
# How Bad Will This Year's Flu Season Be? Doctors Signal a Calmer Winter Ahead Influenza forecasting remains an inexact science, but infectious disea…
A $480,000-a-Year Pill Reflects a New Normal for Cancer Drugs
# The $480,000 Price Tag on Cancer Drugs Reflects a Troubling Industry Shift Revolution Medicines released Rasonque this year as a pancreatic cancer …
13 Sneaky Reasons You’re Thirsty All the Time, According to Doctors
# 13 Sneaky Reasons You're Thirsty All the Time, According to Doctors Constant thirst that persists even after you drink water deserves attention. Yo…
8 Skin Changes That May Signal Diabetes, According to Dermatologists
# 8 Skin Changes That May Signal Diabetes, According to Dermatologists Dermatologists are increasingly recognizing that the skin tells a story about …
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
# Resident Doctors Strike Over Pay, Triggering Healthcare Disruptions Resident doctors in the UK have initiated strike action over compensation dispu…
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
# Doctors and Consultants Strike Over Pay Disputes in UK Healthcare System Strike action by consultants and specialist doctors in the UK healthcare s…
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
# Government Pay Offer Halts Resident Doctor Strike, Keeps Emergency Departments Staffed Resident doctors in the United Kingdom have suspended their …
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
# Resident Doctors End Strike After Government Reaches Agreement on Terms Resident doctors in the UK have called off their planned strike following a…
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
# UK's £10 Billion PPE Failure Left NHS Staff Dangerously Exposed During COVID-19 The UK wasted approximately £10 billion on personal protective equi…
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
# AI-Designed Vaccine Marks Scientific Breakthrough Researchers at Cambridge University have completed human trials for a vaccine developed entirely …
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
# Bird Flu Vaccine Trial Targets H5N1 Before Human Transmission Occurs Researchers have launched clinical trials for a vaccine against H5N1, the high…
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
# Doctors in Isle of Man Vote to Strike Over Decade-Old Pay Dispute Doctors working in the Isle of Man have voted overwhelmingly to take strike actio…
I Tried a GLP-1 Experiment. The Numbers Say It Worked.
# A GLP-1 Self-Experiment: What the Biomarkers Actually Revealed One journalist decided to test what millions of people are now taking GLP-1 receptor…
4 Ways to Improve the Chances Your Doctor Will Respond to Your Message
# 4 Ways to Improve the Chances Your Doctor Will Respond to Your Message Patient communication with doctors has shifted dramatically over the past de…
A Simple Blood Test Catches Polyps, Early-Stage Colorectal Cancer
# A Simple Blood Test Can Now Detect Polyps and Early Colorectal Cancer Researchers have developed a blood test that identifies precancerous polyps a…
Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist? Find out how many have closed where you live
# NHS Dentistry Crisis: Nearly 600 Practices Have Closed in a Decade Nearly 600 dental practices across England have abandoned NHS services over the …
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
A new once-weekly insulin injection offers a potential game-changer for people managing type 2 diabetes, potentially replacing the multiple daily inje…
Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says
# Walmart Settles $50 Million Opioid Lawsuit, Reinforcing Retailer Accountability Walmart will pay $50 million to resolve a major government lawsuit …
Why Does It Feel Like There’s a New Food Recall Every Day?
# Why Food Recalls Feel Constant (And What's Actually Happening) It does feel like food recalls happen constantly. Lettuce. Ground beef. Peanut butte…
Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue
# Hypermobility: Why Diagnosis Delays Leave Thousands in Pain A condition that allows joints to bend far beyond normal ranges affects hundreds of tho…
World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed
# World's First Patient Receives AI-Guided Brain Surgery to Remove Vision-Threatening Tumor Rhys Hibbert became the first person to undergo brain sur…
Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
# Nicotine Vapes Show Strongest Results for Smoking Cessation in Latest Evidence Review Nicotine vapes outperform traditional smoking cessation tools…
An Experimental Single-Time Treatment Slashed Cholesterol for a Year
# Gene-Editing Treatment Delivers Sustained Cholesterol Reduction in Groundbreaking Trial Researchers have demonstrated that a single gene-editing tr…
This Vaccine May Lower Your Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, and Dementia—Why Are People Skipping It?
# A Vaccine Against Heart Attack, Stroke, and Dementia Exists—But Adoption Remains Low A growing body of research shows that vaccination against shin…
Should I Get a Measles Booster? Infectious Disease Doctors Explain
# Should I Get a Measles Booster? Infectious Disease Doctors Explain Measles cases in the United States have climbed to levels not seen since the ear…
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
# NHS Leaders Sound Alarm Over Spiraling ADHD and Autism Care Costs NHS executives are raising urgent warnings about the sustainability of attention-…
Malaria, Likely Spread by Mosquito on Plane, Kills 2 Airport Workers in Germany
# Airport Malaria Outbreak Highlights Rare but Real Transportation Risk Two airport workers died from malaria likely contracted at Frankfurt Airport …
I Have Diabetes, and This Is How I Bring Down My Blood Sugar Fast
# How One Person Manages Blood Sugar Spikes Through a Decade of Living with Diabetes Living with diabetes for over ten years teaches you what actuall…
Common Erectile Dysfunction Drug Linked to Glaucoma, Researchers Say
# Common Erectile Dysfunction Drug Linked to Glaucoma, Researchers Say Researchers have identified a potential link between tadalafil, a widely used …
New Drug Approved by F.D.A. for Pancreatic Cancer Could Be First of Many
# New FDA-Approved Drug Opens Door to Pancreatic Cancer Breakthroughs The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for pancreatic cancer,…
Tylenol with Naproxen: FDA Approves Fast-Acting Non-Opioid for Pain Relief
# FDA Approves Tylenol with Naproxen, Marking New Option for Over-the-Counter Pain Relief The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tylenol …
Americans Encounter Risks at Psychedelic Clinics Abroad
# Americans Face Hidden Dangers at Unregulated Psychedelic Clinics Abroad American citizens are traveling to countries with lax regulations to access…
F.D.A. Approves the Drug Daraxonrasib That’s Poised to Transform Pancreatic Cancer
# FDA Approves Daraxonrasib for Pancreatic Cancer, Doubling Survival Time in Clinical Trials The FDA has approved daraxonrasib, a targeted therapy th…
‘You’re Ruining My Dreams’: C.T.E. Study Adds to Family Tension Over Football
# Football's Hidden Cost: How New C.T.E. Research Is Fracturing Families A landmark brain study has rekindled painful family conflicts across America…
At Least 1 in 4 NFL Players Gets CTE, Major New Study Finds
# New Research Links Professional Football to Widespread Brain Damage A landmark study examining the brains of deceased NFL players has found that ch…
Three Women Open Up About Living With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
# Living With Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: Three Women's Journeys to Diagnosis Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) remains one of modern…
Thyroid Medication Recalled Nationwide: What to Do If Yours Is Affected
A nationwide recall affects thyroid medication users across the country, requiring immediate action from patients and healthcare providers. The U.S. F…
FDA Approves ‘First-in-Class’ NDSRI for ADHD in Adults and Children
# FDA Approves First-in-Class NDSRI Medication for ADHD in Adults and Children The FDA has approved a new medication class for attention deficit hype…
Dermatologists Recommend These Treatments for Itchy Skin
# Dermatologists' Evidence-Based Guide to Treating Itchy Skin Chronic itching ranks among the most frustrating skin complaints, yet many people treat…
The Ruthless Efficiency of Ultrapotent Street Drugs
# The Paradox of Potency: Why Street Drugs Keep Getting Stronger and Cheaper Five decades of drug enforcement have produced the opposite of their int…
Why Getting High Has Only Gotten Cheaper
# The Economics of Addiction: Why Drugs Cost Less and Kill More The "war on drugs" rested on a simple economic theory. Make narcotics expensive enoug…
Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Support Hair Regrowth in Alopecia
# Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Support Hair Regrowth in Alopecia Methotrexate, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune…
Maker of Clear Eyes Recalls Nearly 40,000 Bottles Over Contamination Risk
Prestige Consumer Healthcare, the manufacturer behind Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, initiated a voluntary recall of nearly 40,000 bottles after…
Drinking Coffee May Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes, Study Suggests
# Coffee's Protective Effect Against Breast Cancer Recurrence A new body of research suggests that coffee consumption may improve outcomes for breast…
GLP-1s Like Ozempic, Mounjaro May Lower Fracture Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
# GLP-1 Drugs May Protect Bones in Type 2 Diabetes Patients People with type 2 diabetes face a paradox: they often have higher bone density but break…
Doctors Reveal 10 Common Causes of Waking Up With a Headache
# Why You Wake Up With a Headache, According to Doctors Morning headaches disrupt your day before it even starts. Doctors identify ten common culprit…
Why Taking GLP-1s Like Ozempic Before Bariatric Surgery May Not Lead to More Weight Loss
# GLP-1 Drugs Before Bariatric Surgery: The Weight Loss Question People considering bariatric surgery often wonder whether taking GLP-1 receptor agon…
A City Mobilizes Against a Stubborn Health Threat: Mosquitoes
# How One Brazilian City Beat Back Dengue Through Coordinated Municipal Action Belém, a sprawling port city in Brazil's Amazon region, faced a dengue…
Trump Wants the M.M.R. Vaccine Split Into Three Separate Shots. Doctors Say It’s a Bad Idea.
# Trump's Proposal to Split MMR Vaccine Into Three Shots Contradicts Medical Evidence President Trump is pushing for the measles, mumps and rubella v…
Moderna’s Shift to Cancer Company Lifts Stock Up 177%
Moderna's stock surged 177% after the company pivoted from its pandemic vaccine focus to cancer immunotherapy research. The biotech firm faced a reven…
Ocasio-Cortez Opened Up About Freezing Her Eggs. She Got Women Talking.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's recent disclosure about freezing her eggs has reignited a conversation about reproductive autonomy and fertility preservati…
What Doctors Want You to Know About the New Experimental Melanoma Vaccine
Doctors are watching intismeran closely as it moves through clinical development. This experimental melanoma vaccine represents a shift in how oncolog…
Just Ahead of Flu Season, FDA Approves First mRNA Vaccine for Older Adults
The FDA has approved the first messenger RNA (mRNA) flu vaccine for older adults, offering a new protection option ahead of the upcoming flu season. T…
Trump Orders Changes to Childhood Vaccines Despite Medical Opposition
President Trump has signed an executive order directing changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ove…
Moderna, Merck Say mRNA Vaccine Prevents Melanoma From Returning
Moderna and Merck announced promising results from a Phase 2b trial showing their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine reduced melanoma recurrence risk by…
20 Bloat-Fighting Foods Backed by a Doctor and Nutritionist
Bloating affects millions of people after meals, disrupting comfort and confidence. Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist at Georgetown University…
Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has raised serious concerns about vaping's effects on children's health, releasing a report …
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
# Vaccine Shows Promise in Preventing Cancer Recurrence A therapeutic vaccine has delayed cancer recurrence in trial participants, offering a new str…
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
# UK Launches Clinical Trials for Rapidly Developed Ebola Vaccine The UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorized cl…
This A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature
Researchers have successfully trained artificial intelligence to design never-before-seen viruses by synthesizing DNA sequences, marking a significant…
UTI Symptoms Every Woman Should Know, According to Doctors
Urinary tract infections affect millions of women annually, and recognizing early symptoms can prevent progression to more serious kidney infections. …
9 Sneaky Causes of White Bumps on Lips Dermatologists Want You to Know
# 9 Sneaky Causes of White Bumps on Lips Dermatologists Want You to Know White bumps on the lips range from harmless to bothersome, and dermatologist…
Can You Take Magnesium With Blood Pressure Medication? Cardiologists Explain
# Can You Take Magnesium With Blood Pressure Medication? Cardiologists Explain Combining magnesium supplements with blood pressure medications requir…
Childhood Vaccine Exemptions Hit Record High as Measles Cases Surge Across U.S.
# Childhood Vaccine Exemptions Hit Record High as Measles Cases Surge Across U.S. The number of children attending school without required vaccinatio…
Doctors Told Her She Was Too Young for Colon Cancer. She Was Diagnosed at 32
Suzy Reyes faced repeated dismissals from doctors who blamed her symptoms on anxiety and youth. At 32, she experienced persistent abdominal pain, bloa…
Trump Administration Considering Executive Order On Vaccines, Autism
The Trump administration is considering an executive order that would examine the relationship between vaccines and autism, according to reporting on …
A Promising Heart Drug Fails, Challenging a Long-Held Theory of Disease
# A Promising Heart Drug Fails, Challenging a Long-Held Theory of Disease A closely watched clinical trial has upended decades of assumptions about h…
5 Possible Reasons Your Lymph Nodes Are Swollen, According to a Doctor
Swollen lymph nodes frequently signal that your immune system is actively fighting an infection or responding to a threat. Understanding why they enla…
Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis as Donations Hit 4-Year Low
# Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis as Donations Hit 4-Year Low The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis, wit…
Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant ‘Superbug’ Spreading in 23 States, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungal infection, has spread to 23 states across the Unite…
Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby
# Cancer Treatment Left Her Infertile at 21. Now She's Racing Against Biology. Erin Lavery faced a brutal choice at 21. Cancer treatment saved her li…
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings
Dr. Samantha Colley, medical director of NHS Blood and Transplant, has publicly criticized senior leadership for failing to address mounting inequitie…
7 Common Misdiagnoses for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
# Hidradenitis Suppurativa Often Goes Undiagnosed for Years Due to Misidentification Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) remains one of medicine's most com…
How to Use Jojoba Oil for Hair: Expert Tips for Stunning Results
Jojoba oil works for hair care because its molecular structure mimics human scalp sebum, the natural oil your head produces. This similarity allows jo…
Blood Thinner May Slow Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients With AFib
# Blood Thinner May Slow Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Researchers have discovered that patients with both Alzhe…
More Than Half of U.S. Adults Eligible for Statin Therapy Under New Guidelines
# New Statin Guidelines Expand Eligibility for More Than Half of American Adults Updated cardiovascular guidelines now recommend statin therapy for m…
FDA OKs Lipfendra, a Groundbreaking New Pill to Lower Cholesterol
# FDA Approves Lipfendra, a New Cholesterol-Lowering Medication The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lipfendra, a new oral medication d…
Did the eclipse damage your eyes?
# Fewer People Reporting Eye Damage From Recent Eclipse Than Expected An eye surgeon has observed that fewer people are seeking treatment for eclipse…
Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes
# Eclipse Warning: How to Spot Eye Damage From Solar Viewing Looking at the sun without proper protection during a solar eclipse carries real risk of…
What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
# Penis Fillers Among Men: Why They're Growing in Popularity Despite Real Risks Men increasingly seek dermal fillers for penile enhancement, driven b…
You Can Now Test a Tick for Lyme at Home in 30 Minutes. Doctors Say There’s a Catch.
# You Can Now Test a Tick for Lyme at Home in 30 Minutes. Doctors Say There's a Catch. A new rapid home test now lets people identify whether a tick …
‘Poop Pills’ Show Promise for Severe Peanut Allergy, Early Research Shows
# Fecal Microbiota Capsules Emerge as Potential Treatment for Peanut Allergy Researchers are testing an unconventional approach to severe peanut alle…
‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Cases Identified Along the Gulf Coast. How to Stay Safe
# Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Surge Along Gulf Coast. Here's What You Need to Know Nearly two dozen cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection have been id…
Viagra’s Active Ingredient May Also Help Stop Cancer From Spreading
# Viagra's Active Ingredient Shows Promise in Stopping Cancer Spread, Early Research Finds Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may help prev…
This Pesticide May Be Too Dangerous to Use. Farmers Say They Need It.
# California's Paraquat Ban Puts Safety Against Agricultural Need California regulators announced plans to phase out paraquat, a widely used herbicid…
What Does a Tick Bite Look Like? These Pictures and Expert Advice Can Help You I.D. One
# How to Identify a Tick Bite Before It Becomes a Health Risk Tick bites often get confused with other insect bites, but learning what to look for ca…
What Causes a Runny Nose After Eating? Doctors Explain
# What Causes a Runny Nose After Eating? Doctors Explain That sudden drip from your nose mid-meal has a name: gustatory rhinitis. The condition occur…
Outrage at UnitedHealth and Other Insurers Persists After Brian Thompson Killing
# Insurance Industry Faces Mounting Pressure Amid Coverage Frustration The killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson has crystallized long-sta…