HEALTHCARE UPDATE

Doctors dealing with rare genetic conditions often struggle to pinpoint diagnoses quickly. Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) has long been tricky to identify because its symptoms overlap with several other disorders. After years of research, specialists have now agreed on clearer rules for spotting BBS ea

The U. S. government wants new members for a key health team that decides which medical screenings and tests get free coverage. The Preventive Services Task Force hasn’t met in over a year, and three planned meetings were scrapped. Five spots opened up when members’ terms ended in December, but no r