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Health Oct 05

WATCH: Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to 3 scientists for their study of the immune system

By Kostya Manenkov, Lauran Neergaard, Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press

Science Sep 01

MedicalIntervention
Watch 8:20
How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18

Trisomy 18, also known sometimes as Edwards syndrome, is often fatal within weeks after a baby is born. But now, parents and doctors are finding ways of getting more time with those children with greater interventions and incredible commitments. Stephanie…

By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant

Nation Jul 04

How aspiring Black doctors see Trumps' new loan cap
WATCH: How aspiring Black doctors see Trump’s new loan cap

Fewer than six percent of physicians in the U.S. are Black and experts are worried that Trump’s 'big bill' could widen that disparity.

By Addison Briley, Deema Zein

Health Feb 07

Nursing; Pittsburgh; VA
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.

By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press

Nation Oct 22

Hurricane Helene Medical Supplies Explainer
Hospitals may face IV fluid shortage as N.C. factory remains shut down after damage from Hurricane Helene

Surgery schedules around the country may be washed out for several more weeks while a crucial IV and sterile fluids factory remains closed after a hurricane-related shutdown.

By Tom Murphy, Associated Press

Jun 04

WATCH: FDA expert panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration cited flawed study data, questionable research conduct and significant drug risks, including the potential for heart problems, injury and abuse.

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Mar 22

Watch 6:53
Transplant of pig kidney into a human marks medical milestone

By Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako

In a historic first, a kidney from a genetically modified pig was successfully transplanted into a human. Researchers hope for more of this kind of transplant because there aren’t enough human organs for the thousands in need. But putting animal…

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Feb 26

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Trials show asthma drug helps reduce allergic reactions to certain foods

By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako

There's some relief for people with food severe allergies. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reports the drug Xolair allows people with allergies to tolerate higher doses of allergenic foods before developing a reaction after accidental…

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Feb 22

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Opera legend Renee Fleming teams up with Dr. Francis Collins to study how music can improve health

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

Giants in their fields of music and science are merging their knowledge to propel advancements in body and mind. A recent international gathering of researchers, therapists and artists took stock of what is known and what is yet to be…

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Jan 18

Red Cross toes fine line trying to help civilians in Israel-Hamas war amid pressure from Netanyahu

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press

The International Committee of the Red Cross has been losing influence, funding and staff, and disparaging remarks from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are just the latest headache for the Geneva-based humanitarian group.

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