TikTok Wedding: Cystic Fibrosis & Viral Dance Moment
A bride’s joyful wedding reception took an unexpected turn, capturing hearts online after she paused her dancing to administer a life-saving treatment for cystic fibrosis. Dannika … Read more
Health
Practical wellness advice, breakthrough studies and public-health alerts explained by medical professionals.
Whole Milk: Why It Might Not Be the Enemy, According to a Doctor
For decades, dietary guidelines have emphasized minimizing fat intake, but a growing body of evidence suggests a more nuanced approach may be warranted. Spanish physician and … Read more
Medicaid Managed Care: New Data & Oversight Requirements (2024)
As of July 2024, Medicaid, the nation’s largest health insurer, increasingly relies on managed care organizations (MCOs) to deliver healthcare to over 66 million Americans – … Read more
Diet to Prevent Stroke: Reduce Risk by 25% | Stroke Symptoms & Prevention
Each year, approximately 15 million people worldwide experience a stroke, a devastating neurological event that can lead to long-term disability or death. But emerging research suggests … Read more
Dance Boosts Oxytocin & Brain Health in Seniors: Study
The rhythm may be more than just enjoyable; it could be bolstering brain health. New research indicates that regular dance training—specifically, twelve weeks of it—can raise … Read more
Genetic Modification of Viruses for Disease Treatment
The potential of viral vectors in gene therapy took a significant step forward with the discovery of previously unexplored regions within the vaccinia virus genome. Researchers … Read more
High-Difficulty Surgeries to Receive Separate Compensation in South Korea
South Korea is moving forward with plans to revise its healthcare reimbursement system, aiming to better compensate medical professionals for complex surgical procedures while simultaneously streamlining … Read more
FDA Reconsiders Moderna Flu Vaccine for Seniors After Initial Rejection
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reversed its initial decision and will now review Moderna’s application for an mRNA-based flu vaccine, a development that could … Read more
Free Shingles Vaccine: Quebec Expands Eligibility to 71-74 Year Olds
Quebec residents aged 71 to 74 are now eligible for free shingles vaccinations, expanding access to a preventative measure against a painful and potentially debilitating illness. … Read more
High-Volume EMS Clinicians Linked to Better Trauma Patient Survival
The speed and skill of emergency medical services (EMS) clinicians can be a matter of life and death for severely injured patients, according to fresh research … Read more
Stem Cell Transplant Shows Promise for ALS: Hope for Longer Life & Improved Quality of Life
A diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, carries a devastating prognosis. Patients are typically given two to five years to … Read more
NIH Director Bhattacharya to Lead CDC on Acting Basis
WASHINGTON — National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya will temporarily lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stepping into a role marked by recent … Read more