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As Bird Flu Spreads, Two New Cases Diagnosed in California
Both patients were dairy workers whose illnesses were mild. Investigators are continuing to evaluate the contacts of a Missouri patient who had no exposure to animals.
Published: 2024-10-04 18:39:14
What to Know About Test Alternatives to Colonoscopies for Colon Cancer Screening
Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick with the colonoscope.
Published: 2024-10-03 17:34:08
Trump Promised to Release His Medical Records. He Still Won’t Do It.
If elected again, he would become the oldest president by the end of his term. Yet he is refusing to disclose even basic health information.
Published: 2024-10-03 11:13:37
Gilead Agrees to Allow Generic Version of Groundbreaking H.I.V. Shot in Poor Countries
Many middle-income countries are left out of the deal, widening a gulf in access to critical medicines.
Published: 2024-10-05 14:42:14
As America’s Marijuana Use Grows, So Do the Risks
The drug, legal in much of the country, is widely seen as nonaddictive and safe. For some users, these assumptions are dangerously wrong.
Published: 2024-10-04 20:32:15
Stories of Marijuana’s Little-Known Harms: ‘It Took Over Everything’
A growing number of marijuana users in the U.S. are experiencing severe health problems like these.
Published: 2024-10-04 12:40:07
What to Know About the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
In Rwanda, 11 deaths have been reported from this rare but deadly disease. Two people tested negative in Germany this week.
Published: 2024-10-05 16:30:49
Officials Cast Doubt on a Dementia Drug, but Human Trials Continue
The S.E.C. alleged shortcomings in research said to support the drug, and its developer agreed to a $40 million settlement. Some experts wonder why clinical trials have not been stopped.
Published: 2024-10-02 19:41:41
Breast Cancer Continues to Rise Among Younger Women, Study Finds
Death rates are declining among U.S. women with breast cancer. But the disease is turning up more often in women under age 50.
Published: 2024-10-01 12:00:12
Rwanda’s Doctors and Nurses Hit Hard by Deadly Marburg Virus
The Health Ministry has reported that 80 percent of the infected are health care professionals.
Published: 2024-10-05 09:27:15
‘Mom, I Want to Live’: A Young Girl Battles War and Cancer
Sonya Liakh was diagnosed with eye cancer at age 2. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted her treatment, her family faced a desperate struggle.
Published: 2024-10-05 11:40:22
Nighttime Depression Is a Real Thing
There are lots of reasons your mood might tank at night. Here’s how to address the bedtime blues.
Published: 2024-10-04 14:26:36
California Sues Hospital for Denying Patient an Emergency Abortion
The state said that despite a doctor’s recommendation and state law, a Catholic hospital declined to provide an abortion because fetal heart tones were present.
Published: 2024-10-01 00:11:33
Rabies Death in Minnesota Linked to Exposure to Bat, Officials Say
The death, which was reported on Friday, is only the fifth fatal human rabies case in Minnesota since 1975, health officials said.
Published: 2024-09-28 21:56:30
After Your Death, Who Takes Care of the Dog?
A pet trust designates a new guardian for companion animals and sets aside funds for their care. Better yet, it’s legally binding.
Published: 2024-09-28 11:02:02
Viewfinders Make Fall Foliage Pop for the Colorblind in Virginia
Specialized viewfinders installed across state parks let visitors with red-green colorblindness see more distinct colors.
Published: 2024-09-28 09:40:20
Biden Officials Stave Off Sticker Shock on Medicare Drug Premiums
Federal regulators spent billions of dollars to avoid a spike in costs for older Americans that could have been politically damaging to the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Published: 2024-09-28 02:32:00
Possible Cluster of Human Bird-Flu Infections Expands in Missouri
Seven people in contact with a patient hospitalized with bird flu also developed symptoms, the C.D.C. reported. Some are undergoing further tests.
Published: 2024-09-27 16:12:54
Acadia Healthcare Says It Faces New Federal Investigations
Shares of the company, one of the largest chains of for-profit psychiatric hospitals, were down 25 percent at one point.
Published: 2024-09-27 15:25:36
Risk of Heart Defects Higher in Babies Conceived With I.V.F.
The birth defects were more likely, but still very uncommon, in infants conceived through certain fertility treatments, a large study found.
Published: 2024-09-27 12:16:48