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
A recent debate within the FDA has sparked concerns about the future of vaccine safety and policy. Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, sent an internal email claiming that COVID vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children. " This claim was me
The US government is planning to spend $1. 6 million on a study in Guinea-Bissau, a country in West Africa where nearly one in five adults has hepatitis B. The study will look at whether giving the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns is safe and effective. But many researchers are calling this study une
Gaza has avoided famine, but the situation is still dire. The recent ceasefire and improved aid access have helped, but the progress is shaky. Millions still face severe food shortages, and many families can't afford basic food items. The destruction of infrastructure and livelihoods makes it hard f
Pandora, the stunning world created by James Cameron, is back in the spotlight with the new movie "Avatar: Fire and Ash. " This time, the story dives deeper into the lives of the Sully family, who have been living on Pandora since the first film. Jake Sully, once a human, now leads a family with his
People with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) often rely on covalent Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase inhibitors (cBTKis) to manage their condition. These drugs are crucial, but they come with a catch: they can sometimes lead to heart problems. Doctors have been digging i
Cardiac Intensive Care Units (CICUs) are usually thought of as places for older folks. But what about adults under 40? They're a smaller group, but they're not getting the attention they deserve. Researchers wanted to dig deeper into this. They looked at who these young adults are, why they end up
UnitedHealth Group has shared the first findings from an independent audit of its business practices. The company has promised to make changes in three key areas. They have 23 action plans in place. By the end of 2025, 65% of these plans will be done. The rest will be completed by March next year.
The USPS Office of Inspector General recently brought to light a significant healthcare fraud scheme that has been operating for a decade. This scheme involved Texas pharmacies and medical professionals who billed the government for unnecessary prescriptions. The investigation revealed that these h
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a lot of changes, including the extension of Obamacare subsidies. These subsidies were meant to help people during tough economic times. But now, even though the pandemic is over, some politicians want to keep these subsidies going forever. This is a big deal bec
