Mpox Is Becoming More Deadly. We Need Global Action Now to Prevent Another Pandemic. A new, more dangerous variant has emerged Aug 09, 2024
Sugar Substitute and Blood Clots; Bacteria in Microwaves; Lives Saved by COVID Vax Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff Aug 09, 2024
COVID Drops to Tenth Leading Cause of Death in the U.S. But other mortality trends reflect the ongoing influence of the pandemic Aug 08, 2024
CDC: Kids' Routine Vaccinations Prevented Half a Billion Illnesses Since 1994 And every $1 spent on childhood vaccinations saved about $11, agency says Aug 08, 2024
For VP Candidate Tim Walz, Protecting Access to IVF Is Personal Walz has referred to his family's use of fertility treatments Aug 08, 2024
FDA Approves Nalmefene Auto-Injector for Opioid Overdose Opioid antagonist previously approved in injectable and nasal spray formulations Aug 08, 2024
Heavy Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Head and Neck Cancer Risk Study findings have "substantial public health implications," researchers say Aug 08, 2024
After Baby's Death, Parents Sue Infant Formula Maker at Center of 2022 Crisis Lawsuits accuse Abbott of negligence, fraud, and failing to warn parents Aug 08, 2024
Man Charged in Doc's Murder Mystery; $45M Jury Award; Fake Nurse Skips Sentencing A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Aug 08, 2024
Giving RSV and Flu Vaccines Together Led to Adequate Immune Responses Co-administration generally safe, could reduce vaccine burden, researchers say Aug 07, 2024
Experts Clash Over VP Pick Walz's Health Policies Conservatives see record as too extreme, but liberals say he captures what Americans want Aug 07, 2024
Home Visit Scheme; FDA Faces Pressure on Psychedelics; Hospital Stifled Debate? This past week in healthcare investigations Aug 07, 2024
David Lynch's Emphysema; Trump Losing His Train of Thought; Emergency Blood Shortage Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff Aug 07, 2024
Docs Should Start Getting Ready For Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season Updated COVID vax coming soon, not too early to pre-order vaccines, CDC director says Aug 06, 2024
Tim Walz Beat COVID Skeptic Doc in 2022 Race for Governor Scott Jensen, MD, spoke out against vaccines, masking, and school and business closures Aug 06, 2024
Katie Ledecky Has POTS. Swimming May Help Her Manage It. An ironic treatment for an Olympic swimmer with the chronic condition Aug 06, 2024
This Specialty Has the Highest Starting Salary Report shows strong starting salary growth for 13 of 20 specialties Aug 06, 2024
Here's Where VP Pick Tim Walz Stands on Healthcare Issues The Minnesota governor's take on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues, and more Aug 06, 2024
Mask Ban Approved; Magnesium and Sleep; Tenet Hospitals Sold Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff Aug 06, 2024
Olympic Athletes Fall Ill After Swim in the Seine: Is Water Quality to Blame? Infectious disease expert cautions against drawing conclusions from anecdotes Aug 05, 2024
Cancer Screening Costs Over $43 Billion a Year in the U.S., Study Estimates Colorectal cancer screening accounted for 64% of the total amount Aug 05, 2024
Millions of Americans Use Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanical Products And liver injuries tied to herbal and dietary supplements are on the rise, data show Aug 05, 2024
GOP Charge That Harris Backed Tax-Funded Care for All Immigrants Overlooks Details PolitiFact has found the claim to be "Mostly False" Aug 04, 2024
MedPod Today: Latest AIDS 'Cure'; Seine Swimming Risks; Slushie Dangers for Kids? 51˶ reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics Aug 02, 2024 podcast
Where Harris' VP Options Stand on Healthcare A look at the healthcare track records of Shapiro, Kelly, Walz, and Buttigieg Aug 01, 2024
More E-Cig Use Linked to Greater Chances of Quitting Smoking National study also weighs in on the impact of vape liquid flavors Aug 01, 2024
Fighting Blind: There Remains Much We Don't Know About the H5N1 Outbreak Here are key questions we need to answer to prevent larger crises Aug 01, 2024
Hospital Sued for Overpaying Docs; Fake Doc Gets 3 Years; Vacuum Delivery Lawsuit A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts Aug 01, 2024
Fauci Tells All on Relationship With Trump And discusses the unsung heroes of COVID, the future of the NIH, and taking it easy in retirement Aug 01, 2024 video
These Metals in Urine Predict Heart Disease and Death Exposure may come from food, water, and air Aug 01, 2024
Dermatologist Doubles Down on FDA's Warning Against Retailer-Sold Chemical Peels Consumers should see a dermatology professional when it comes to these products, she says Jul 31, 2024
Bird Flu Cases Are Going Undetected, New Study Suggests "I am very confident there are more people being infected than we know about," researcher says Jul 31, 2024
Trust in Doctors Crashed During the COVID Pandemic -- And Remains Low Putting financial motives over patient care was top reason for patient mistrust, survey found Jul 31, 2024
Expert Panel: Target These 14 Factors to Cut Dementia Incidence by Nearly Half Update from Lancet Commission adds vision loss, high LDL to previous list Jul 31, 2024
Fentanyl Easy to Make; UnitedHealth's Physician Empire; Is NP Training Sufficient? This past week in healthcare investigations Jul 31, 2024
In Bird Flu Fight, CDC Plans Seasonal Flu Shot Push for Farmworkers Co-infection with seasonal influenza, H5N1 raises concerns about human adaptation, CDC says Jul 30, 2024
Infectious Disease Expert Explains Seine Bacteria as Olympic Events Are Postponed It's not just about E. coli, expert says Jul 30, 2024
More Women Ending Pregnancies on Their Own, Some With Unsafe Methods Herbs, drinking alcohol, or hitting themselves in the belly were some of the methods used Jul 30, 2024