The Food and Drug Administration is seeking to drastically change procedures for testing vaccine safety and approving vaccines, based on unproven claims that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines caused the death of at least 10 children.
The agency detailed its plans in a memo released to staff on…
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More people may be able to afford GLP-1 weight-loss drugs…
An unusual vaccination rule in Wales has given scientists some of the clearest evidence so far that a vaccine might help protect against dementia. In a new study led by Stanford Medicine, researchers examined health records from older adults in Wales and found that people who received the…
For women in their 30s, 40s and 50s, open enrollment quietly decides whether preventive care is truly free or surprisingly expensive. Two experts break down how ACA rules work in real life, what changes in 2026 and the common insurance traps that turn “free” into a bill.
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For many women,…
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects people across the globe and often progresses to the point where patients rely on routine dialysis to survive. Although the condition is widespread and serious, there are still no approved medications that can actively restore kidney function. A team led by…
Sweat carries a wide range of biological signals, and a growing body of research suggests that pairing it with artificial intelligence and advanced sensor technology could reshape how we track our health and daily physiology. According to a recent study, this combination may provide a powerful…
A philosophy of “radical common sense” may be just what American healthcare needs to refine its footing.
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Years ago, a journalist visiting me at CareMore Health said something that has stayed with me. He noted that the most innovative thing he saw wasn’t a technology, a dashboard, or a…
CAR-T cell therapy research for B cell cancers must meet FDA guidelines for safety, efficacy, and stability. Accurate testing, including…
Do not schedule eight AM classes. Communicate with your roommate. Wash your bedding regularly. New college students hear countless tips as they prepare for campus life. Among them, one warning appears again and again: the idea of the “freshman 15.” Many people treat weight gain in the first year…
Clear communication about vaccine safety remains essential as medical organizations respond to recent changes in the CDC’s autism-vaccine messaging. Medical and public health experts warn that consistent, evidence-based communication is key to maintaining confidence in childhood vaccination.