Health May 28 New COVID variant driving up cases in parts of the world, WHO says A new variant of COVID-19 is circulating in parts of the world and may be driving an increase in cases in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions.
Health May 19 What to know about Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis When caught early, prostate cancer is highly survivable, but it is also the second-leading cause of cancer death in men.
Health May 01 Trump’s HHS urges therapy for transgender youth, departing from broader gender-affirming health care This new “best practices” report is in response to an executive order President Donald Trump issued days into his second term that says the federal government must not support gender transitions for anyone under age 19.
Health Apr 22 Screening delays during pandemic aren’t making huge impact on cancer statistics, study shows Many Americans were forced to postpone cancer screenings — colonoscopies, mammograms and lung scans — for several months in 2020 as COVID-19 overwhelmed doctors and hospitals.
Politics Apr 01 Mass layoffs begin at HHS agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food The cuts include researchers, scientists, doctors, support staff and senior leaders, leaving the federal government without many of the key experts who have long guided U.S. decisions on medical research, drug approvals and other issues.
Health Mar 20 Ovarian cancer blood test misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment. It’s the latest example of medical tests contributing to health care disparities.
Health Mar 08 What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Betsy Arakawa in New Mexico? Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus infection, officials in New Mexico announced Friday. Hantavirus, found throughout the world, is spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces. An infection can rapidly progress and become life-threatening.
Health Feb 28 CDC report finds HPV vaccine is preventing U.S. women from getting cervical cancer, adding to evidence From 2008 to 2022, rates for precancerous lesions decreased about 80 percent among 20- to 24-year-old women who were screened for cervical cancer.
Health Feb 12 Study suggests obesity drugs could help with alcohol cravings A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.
Health Feb 07 VA says more than 130 occupations are ineligible for Trump’s deferred resignation plan Most nurses, doctors and other staff caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs are not eligible for the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer, according to an email sent Friday by VA leadership to staff.