RFK Jr Swims With His Family in River Despite Active Health ‘Hazard’ Warning Over Sewage Contamination
, 2025-05-13 14:26:00 Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared photos of him and his family stopping to take a dip in a Washington D.C. river, despite the body of…
Dismissed, Delayed — and Done Waiting: The GI Crisis Midlife Women Can’t Afford
Sheri Rudberg , 2025-05-13 14:16:00 The average wait time for a non-urgent gastroenterology appointment in the U.S. is 48 days. That’s nearly seven weeks between the moment a woman says,…
Obesity medication shown to reduce heart attack risk by 38 per cent in first three months
Michael McHale , 2025-05-13 07:30:00 Separate study finds GLP-1 medicines combined with bariatric surgery may significantly reduce risk of serious cardiovascular events Semaglutide, the groundbreaking medication found in Ozempic and…
Why Foam Jigsaw Mats Are a Must-Have for Home Gyms
MNB Guest , 2025-05-13 15:11:00 Creating a home gym is a thrilling move towards fitness independence. However, the selection of the right floor is key to both making it safe…
Luego de prometer atención médica universal, el gobernador de California debe reconsiderar la cobertura para inmigrantes
Angela Hart and Christine Mai-Duc , 2025-05-13 13:50:00 SACRAMENTO, California — El gobernador Gavin Newsom no esperaba enfrentarse a otra crisis sanitaria. En marzo, mientras el presidente Donald Trump y…
Macular hole repair technique uses decellularized human amniotic membrane
Deepika Malik, MD; Anthony DeFino , 2025-05-13 14:25:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide…
UnitedHealth CEO, GSK, Galapagos, Theranos
Elaine Chen , 2025-05-13 13:13:00 Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. Like all…
Ending nuclear weapons, before they end us
Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Marion Birch, Inga Blum, Peter Doherty, Andy Haines, Ira Helfand, Richard Horton, Kati Juva, Jose F Lapena, Jr, Robert Mash, Olga Mironova, Arun Mitra,…
Survey shows privacy and safety top list of parental concerns about screen time
, 2025-05-13 14:30:00 Elia Chekwa is allowed to use her tablet for one hour a day. Her parents set a time limit to protect her from the dangers of excessive…
Study reveals key differences in health risks between males and females
, 2025-05-13 12:11:00 The results of an international study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London's Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI) shed new light the underlying biological…
FDA Issues Warning on ‘Gas Station Heroin’ Tianeptine
, 2025-05-13 12:55:00 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a health warning regarding products containing tianeptine, which is often called “gas station heroin” because of its easy…
Bridging Financial Services and Healthcare
Johnathan (John) Welch , 2025-05-13 13:23:00 After spending nearly two decades in the financial payments sector before transitioning to healthcare, I feel that I’ve gained unique insights into how principles…
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Dr Ray O'Connor , 2025-05-13 07:30:00 Dr Ray O’Connor continues his look at the latest clinical articles on the importance of lifestyle advice in doctor-patient consultations, including the need for…
Listen: Black Swimmers Make Waves Overcoming Fear and Old Perceptions
Cara Anthony , 2025-05-13 09:00:00 By Cara Anthony May 13, 2025 Article HTML Cara Anthony LISTEN: KFF Health News correspondent Cara Anthony appeared on WAMU’s “Health Hub” segment on May…
Options available for deciphering variants of unknown significance in genetic testing
Richard Gawel , 2025-05-13 12:13:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new…
Cancer risk, Elizabeth Holmes, CRISPR
Theresa Gaffney , 2025-05-13 12:00:00 Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. “Why is everyone obsessed with food in…
Montague Frank Poynton Marshall
Stuart Marshall , 2025-05-13 10:46:00 bmj;389/may13_12/r921/FAF1faFrank was born in London and attended Chigwell School, before being evacuated to Buckinghamshire, where he attended Berkhamsted School. He set his mind on becoming…
No link between ADHD meds and psychosis, study says
, 2025-05-13 11:30:00 ADHD stimulant meds don't increase children's risk of psychosis, a new study says. Analysis of stimulant prescriptions among nearly 8,400 kids with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder found no…
Multiple health conditions linked to higher depression risk
, 2025-05-13 11:42:00 People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of developing depression, a study shows. Researchers found that some combinations of illnesses –…
Asthma Funding Cuts Hit Underserved Communities
, 2025-05-13 11:10:00 Recently announced federal funding cuts for asthma care in high-risk areas in Massachusetts highlight the short- and long-term effect of the dissolution of support programs for public…
Widely Used Pill May Raise Risk Of Asthma Attacks In Young Women
, 2025-05-13 10:35:00 A pill used by nearly 9 million women in the U.S., including about 1 in 5 young women, is now being linked to a hidden health risk…
HSE CEO Bernard Gloster to step down next March
Michael McHale , 2025-05-13 10:08:00 The CEO of the HSE Bernard Gloster has today confirmed that he will step down from the role in March 2026. By the time he…
After Promising Universal Health Care, California Governor Must Reconsider Immigrant Coverage
Angela Hart and Christine Mai-Duc , 2025-05-13 09:00:00 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t expect to be reckoning with another health care crisis. In March, as President Donald Trump…
Hydroxychloroquine yields no benefit to functional disability in systemic sclerosis
Justin Cooper , 2025-05-13 09:30:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
Former CDC director on what new docs, scientists need to know
Rochelle Walensky , 2025-05-13 08:30:00 On Monday, May 12, former CDC Director Rochelle Walensky delivered the below commencement address at the WashU School of Medicine. One of my first tasks…
Use of gabapentinoid treatment and the risk of self-harm: population based self-controlled case series study
, 2025-05-13 09:21:00 In this research article (BMJ 2025;389:e081627, doi:10.1136/bmj-2024-081627), affiliations 3 and 10 have been added to author Ian C K Wong. Source link
Scientists film the heart forming in 3D earlier than ever before
, 2025-05-13 09:00:00 Credit: Shayma Abukar et al Researchers at UCL and the Francis Crick Institute have, for the first time, identified the origin of cardiac cells using 3D images…
‘Cell line atlas’ can help better understand biliary tract cancer biology
, 2025-05-13 02:44:00 How would you summarize your study for a lay audience? Advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC) includes cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder carcinoma, and ampullary carcinoma. BTC is a rare and…
Six Evidence-Based Apps Every Medical Student Should Know
, 2025-05-13 08:15:00 When Ashwin Chetty first started his clinical rotation in pediatric surgery, he would often rely on ChatGPT and the app OpenEvidence, which is designed to help healthcare…
This Simple Body Measure In Kids May Predict Heart Disease Risk By Age 10
, 2025-05-13 07:37:00 With childhood obesity on the rise, researchers are digging deeper into how early excess weight shapes long-term health. A recent study suggests it is not just how…
National Arts in Nursing Homes Day 2025
Editorial Staff , 2025-05-13 07:30:00 Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI) and Age & Opportunity are partnering once again this year to celebrate National Arts in Nursing Homes Day, taking place on…
GLP-1s tied to lower alcohol intake for adults with overweight, obesity
Michael Monostra , 2025-05-12 15:42:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
Covid booster guidance, ADHD and psychosis
Theresa Gaffney , 2025-05-12 12:51:00 Good morning. What are the best ice cream shoppes in San Francisco? Brittany Trang asked for recommendations recently in AI Prognosis in advance of this…
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Sanjay Pai , 2025-05-09 13:00:00 bmj;389/may09_7/r927/FAF1faSunil Pandya was born and spent almost his entire life in Bombay (now Mumbai). He joined Grant Medical College in 1957, graduating in 1961. He…
New study warns against unsupervised nutritional interventions
, 2025-05-12 20:55:00 Schematic representation of the biological functions of vitamins and minerals and their primary dietary sources. Credit: Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy (2025). DOI: 10.1080/14737140.2025.2501077 A new study…
Supportive workplace environments encourage employees to speak up about mental health
, 2025-05-13 02:47:00 A Simon Fraser University new study is challenging a commonly held misconception that there's little organizations can do to encourage employees to disclose mental health concerns. World…
RA Remission Rates Vary in England and Wales
, 2025-05-12 12:00:00 TOPLINE:Although remission rates of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remained stable between 2018 and 2024 in England and Wales, regional differences were noted. Factors influencing the…
UPMC Enterprises, Redesign Health Launch New Startup for Chronic Pain Patients
Katie Adams , 2025-05-12 12:58:00 UPMC Enterprises and Redesign Health launched a new startup on Monday that seeks to improve chronic pain management. The startup, named Glimmer Health, is partnering…
Hypoxemia in REM sleep, cerebrovascular changes linked to memory issues in older adults
Robert Herpen, MA , 2025-05-12 18:00:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email…
Most-favored nations policy, Lux Capital, Covid shot
STAT Staff , 2025-05-12 13:25:00 Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Today, we examine the…
John Grayson Grounds
Michael Grounds , 2025-05-09 13:01:00 bmj;389/may09_8/r907/FAF1faJohn was born in London, then moved to Sheffield and North Wales, where he attended Penygroes Secondary School. He qualified from St Andrew’s in 1947…
When doctors dismiss symptoms, patients can suffer lasting harm
, 2025-05-12 20:57:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A review by Rutgers Health researchers reveals the psychological damage and health care avoidance that may occur when doctors dismiss, minimize or ignore…
Early cardiovascular benefits of semaglutide seen within months in SELECT trial
, 2025-05-13 02:51:00 Semaglutide can rapidly reduce heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular complications in adults with overweight or obesity who have pre-existing cardiovascular disease but not diabetes, according to…
More US Patients Choose Talk Therapy Over Psychotropics
, 2025-05-12 12:09:00 TOPLINE:Use of psychotherapy without medications increased among US outpatients between 2018 and 2021, while psychotropic medication–only treatment declined, new research showed. In addition, social workers and counselors…
Omada Health Files to Go Public: Will It Be Successful?
Marissa Plescia , 2025-05-13 00:12:00 After years of limited activity, the digital health sector is finally showing signs of life in the public markets. Only a few companies have filed…
Myopia progression ‘comes to a crawl’ around age 13 in diverse cohort
Justin Cooper , 2025-05-12 18:03:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new…
Trump’s drug-pricing order takes a hard line against pharma. Investors shrugged
Elaine Chen , 2025-05-12 17:29:00 President Trump on Monday unveiled his plan to dramatically overhaul the way the U.S. pays for drugs by lowering what he calls “inflated” prices to…
Climate emergency: Tony Blair Institute sparks row with call to rethink net zero strategy
Dominic Murphy , 2025-05-09 14:05:00 The row over climate emergency policies has intensified after a report from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) called for a radical reset…
Measles virus detected in Houston wastewater before cases were reported
, 2025-05-12 21:10:00 An electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. Goldsmith An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the…
Online obesity clinic achieves clinical trial-level weight loss with lower semaglutide doses
, 2025-05-13 02:55:00 New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has found that patients of an online obesity clinic achieved similar weight loss to…