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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
A new study has raised concerns that consuming high amounts of ultraprocessed foods may be linked to an increased risk of lung cancer. While these highly processed products have long been... Read more »
A baby born with a life-threatening genetic disorder is now showing signs of health and development after receiving a groundbreaking, personalized gene editing treatment. The case is offering hope to the... Read more »
At Apple’s latest event, it announced its plans to enter the hearing aid market, and the FDA has also approved the software to be used in the new AirPods Pro 2. This... Read more »
Germany’s pharmaceutical industry is sounding alarms about potential drug shortages following China’s tightening of its espionage laws. Four of Germany’s 16 states have now stopped routine quality control inspections in China over... Read more »