Practical wellness advice, breakthrough studies and public-health alerts explained by medical professionals.
French health authorities are expanding vaccine coverage for children to address a recent rise in invasive meningococcal infections. A temporary catch-up vaccination program is now available … Read more
Maryland Republican lawmakers are pushing for a $449 million increase to the state’s Medicaid budget, a move largely driven by a proposal to expand coverage for … Read more
The rapid advancement of genetic testing is creating a novel frontier in healthcare, but also raising complex ethical questions about how to responsibly share this information … Read more
The link between sleep and cognitive health has become increasingly clear in recent years, with emerging research suggesting a significant connection between poor sleep and an … Read more
The popular antioxidant glutathione, naturally produced in the body and widely available as a supplement, may inadvertently fuel the growth of cancer cells, according to a … Read more
The culmination of years of rigorous study and unwavering dedication arrived on March 20th for 25 students at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, as … Read more
The demand for GLP-1 receptor agonists – a class of drugs initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes – is surging and it’s extending far beyond … Read more
For patients undergoing heart valve surgery who also have coronary artery disease, a more precise approach to determining which blocked arteries need bypass surgery appears to … Read more
Maceió, Brazil – A private school in the capital of Alagoas state has temporarily shifted 9th-grade classes to remote learning following confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza … Read more
Public health officials in Manitoba are alerting residents to a potential measles exposure at the Victoria Hospital emergency department in Winnipeg. The exposure window occurred on … Read more
Cancer cells are remarkably adaptable, often finding ways to survive even when critical repair systems within their DNA break down. Now, researchers at Scripps Research have … Read more
