In 2026, science faced tough times in the U. S. Many research grants were put on hold or canceled. NASA's budget was at risk, and top scientists were leaving the country. Misinformation about vaccines and other important topics kept spreading. Despite these problems, scientists worldwide made amazin
The Trump administration has put forward new rules about gender transition treatments for minors. These rules aim to stop federal money from being used for certain medical steps, like puberty blockers and surgeries. The idea is to focus on treatments that are proven to work and to avoid turning kids
Adm. Brian Christine, a top health official and doctor, recently spoke out against medical gender transitions for minors. He believes the Trump administration's decision to stop these procedures is the right move. Christine argues that science and ethics support this change. He says doctors should
The U. S. government recently proposed new rules that could make it harder for transgender children to get certain medical treatments. These rules aim to stop hospitals from using federal money, like Medicaid and Medicare, to pay for gender-affirming care. This includes treatments like puberty block
A new law in Illinois now allows adults with terminal illnesses to request life-ending medication from their doctors. This change, known as Senate Bill 1950, passed through the House and Senate with close votes and was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. The bill has sparked strong debates. So
Dementia care is going through a big change. Doctors can now tell patients exactly what is causing their memory problems. This is a huge deal because before, it was hard to know for sure. Now, with new tests, doctors can see what is happening in the brain and tell patients if they have Alzheimer's o
Doctors today are not just healers. They are also influencers. This shift is especially noticeable in cosmetic medicine. Here, doctors often act more like businesspeople than healers. They promote treatments that may not always be necessary. This is all part of their marketing strategy. The tools o
The COVID-19 vaccine was said to be 95% effective. But what does that really mean? It turns out, the number is not as straightforward as it seems. The 95% figure is based on relative risk reduction. When you look at absolute risk reduction, the picture changes. The actual reduction in risk for the a
In Philadelphia, some doctors are trying out a new way to take notes during patient visits. Instead of typing, they are using AI tools to listen and record conversations. This helps them pay more attention to their patients. These AI tools do more than just record. They can tell who is talking and
In the world of healthcare, tough decisions often come with a side of moral dilemmas. One burning question is whether religious or personal beliefs should influence these choices. Some argue for a universal set of principles, but is such a thing even possible in medicine? Abram Brummett, an expert
