US Stillbirth Rate Drops Slightly, but Inequities Persist

  The United States saw a small but encouraging improvement in its stillbirth rate last year, according to newly released figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). After... Read more »

US Ends Longstanding World AIDS Day Recognition

  For the first time in decades, the United States has chosen not to formally recognize World AIDS Day, a global day of reflection and awareness held every year on December 1... Read more »

mRNA COVID Vaccines Show Promise in Boosting Cancer Treatment Success

Widely administered COVID-19 vaccines may deliver an unexpected advantage for certain cancer patients by enhancing their immune systems’ ability to combat tumors, according to emerging research. Individuals with advanced lung or skin... Read more »

FDA Approves New Non-Hormonal Medication for Menopausal Hot Flashes

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has greenlit a new once-daily medication that addresses moderate to severe hot flashes in menopausal women without using hormones, pharmaceutical manufacturer Bayer announced Friday. The... Read more »

CVS Removes Prescription Requirement for COVID-19 Vaccines Nationwide

  The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a recommendation requiring patients to consult healthcare providers before receiving COVID-19 vaccines, though prescriptions are no longer mandatory. This marks a significant... Read more »

CDC Acting Director Proposes Splitting MMR Vaccine Without Scientific Backing

  The acting director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called for vaccine manufacturers to develop separate measles, mumps, and rubella shots to replace the combination MMR vaccine,... Read more »

Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Could Prevent Thousands of Additional Deaths, Study Reveals

  New research analysis emphasizes significant advantages of maintaining universal COVID-19 vaccination recommendations as health officials debate restricting eligibility to high-risk populations only. The comprehensive study, published Thursday in JAMA Network Open,... Read more »

Smart Healthcare Assistants Promise Relief for Overburdened Medical Staff

Healthcare institutions worldwide grapple with severe staffing shortages as nursing professionals face unprecedented challenges. The World Health Organization warns of a looming 4.5 million nurse deficit by decade’s end, while burnout affects... Read more »

Apple Restores Blood Oxygen Feature to US Apple Watches After Patent Dispute

Apple has announced the return of blood oxygen monitoring to select Apple Watch models in the United States, ending a long-standing patent dispute. The feature, designed to help users track respiratory health,... Read more »

Over-the-Counter Birth Control in the U.S.: Who’s Using It?

  More than a year after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, new research reveals that the medication is reaching populations who previously had limited... Read more »