Dr. Nicole Saphier has been chosen by the Trump administration to become the next U. S. surgeon general, a role that comes with the power to issue public health warnings. Unlike her predecessor, Dr. Casey Means, who faced strong opposition in Senate hearings over her lack of experience and controver
Dr. Christie Palladino didn’t set out to win awards. She started as a doctor fixing hearts and delivering babies. Then she switched to classrooms, where she now shapes young minds instead of presiding over them. This week, the state named her South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2027. The announ
Drug prices have been climbing again, even after some big promises about keeping costs down. A recent Senate report dug into how companies that struck deals with the White House still hiked prices on hundreds of medications. And the numbers are shocking: new drugs often launch with price tags over $
Dry air and strong winds are returning to southern Colorado today, putting the region under a fire risk alert from morning until evening. Gusts could hit 45 mph, while temperatures climb into the 70s or low 80s near the Front Range and eastern plains. Higher areas will stay cooler, mostly in the 60s
Dry powder inhalers need a quick way to check how fine their particles are. Scientists usually rely on a big machine called the next‑generation impactor and then run a slow liquid test to measure the results. The new method replaces that slow step with smart image analysis. Images of the po
Dr. Henry Lee, who first stepped into the spotlight during a 1995 trial that captured national attention, has passed away at 87. He spent more than five decades teaching and guiding students in forensic science, shaping the field through both education and practice. Lee’s name is linked to several h
Dravet syndrome is a tough type of epilepsy that does not get better with one drug. Doctors often have to give patients three or more seizure medicines at the same time. The mix of drugs is very complicated because it includes special medicines for Dravet (like stiripentol, cannabidiol, and fenflura
Drew Carey, known for his lively hosting and sitcom success, found himself facing a serious health scare that almost halted his career. While filming his long‑running show, he noticed an alarming spike in his heart rate during a casual jog. “I thought I was going to start jogging, ” he said, recalli
Dr. Sean Barbabella told CNN that the red mark on President Trump’s neck is a side effect of a common cream he is using as a preventative skin treatment. The doctor said the president has been applying the cream for one week, and the redness may linger for several weeks. He did not explain why the t
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer and 38‑year‑old author, presented her plan to shift the focus from treating illnesses after they appear to tackling the underlying causes of chronic disease. She told a Senate health committee in Washington that people feel “angry, exhausted and hurting. ” S
