MEDICAL

Feb 12 2026HEALTH

New Doctors Join Oswego Health’s Fulton Office

Oswego Health has added two new providers to its Fulton PrimeCare location, boosting care options for patients. Dr. Christine Ma, a family medicine doctor who trained at Lehigh Valley Health Network and earned her osteopathic degree from Lake Erie College, now speaks both English and Korean. Her bac

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

How Long is Too Long for a Vacuum Delivery?

Vacuum-assisted deliveries are common. But how long is too long? This is what doctors want to know. They looked at how long these deliveries take. They also checked if longer times cause problems. Problems for the baby. Problems for the delivery. They found some things. First, longer deliveries can

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

A Snowboarder's Scary Moment and the Good News That Followed

Snowboarding is an extreme sport. It's all about speed, skill, and sometimes, unfortunate accidents. This was clear during the women's snowboard halfpipe event at the Winter Olympics. A seasoned athlete, Liu Jiayu, took a hard tumble. She was attempting a tricky spin when things went wrong. She didn

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Feb 12 2026HEALTH

Breast Cancer: Why Current Risk Tools Miss the Mark for Black Women

Breast cancer is a serious issue, particularly for Black women. They are at a higher risk, but the tools doctors use to predict this risk often fall short. These tools are crucial because early detection can be life-saving. Doctors rely on models like the Gail Model and BOADICEA. These models consi

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Feb 11 2026POLITICS

Texas Doctors Face New Challenges After Restrictive Law

In Texas, a recent law that limits abortion access has changed the daily lives of many obstetricians and gynecologists. These doctors now have to navigate new rules that restrict the services they can offer, even when patients need routine care. The legislation forces them to rethink how they

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

South Korea’s New Push for More Doctors Sparks Debate

South Korea is planning to increase the number of medical students by 16% in 2027, with further growth planned for later years. The health ministry announced the move after a period of tension that began in February 2024, when trainee doctors walked out to protest earlier plans for larger enrollment

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Feb 10 2026HEALTH

New Hope: Babies Get Surgery Before Birth

A team of doctors in Utah is performing a tiny, camera‑guided operation inside the womb to fix spina bifida. The technique is less invasive than older methods and can keep mothers from needing a big cut or an early delivery. The first Utah family to try the new procedure is the Ibarra Garcias. Thei

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Feb 07 2026POLITICS

Choice at the End: New York’s New Law on Medical Aid in Dying

New York has added a new option for people who are seriously ill and expect to die within six months. The state’s newest law lets them request medication that can end their life, but only after a set of careful checks. First, there is a five‑day pause between the doctor’s order and when the medicine

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

Skin Cancer Rising: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Skin cancer types like cSCC, CIS, and KA are becoming a bigger problem. They cause a lot of health issues and cost a lot to treat. But many countries don't keep good records of these common skin cancers. People of all ages and genders can get these cancers. They can show up on different parts of th

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

AI's Role in Improving Health for Homeless People in California

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being tested to help homeless people in California get better healthcare. A company called Akido Labs is starting a new program in the Bay Area. This program uses AI to help outreach workers ask the right questions and suggest possible diagnoses. The AI's suggestions

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