Arts Jan 29 New medical school blends art and science to train new doctors By Jeffrey Brown, Kaisha Young, Anne Azzi Davenport
Health Oct 05 WATCH: Nobel Prize in medicine awarded to 3 scientists for their study of the immune system The trio will share nearly $1.2 million in prize money. By Kostya Manenkov, Lauran Neergaard, Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press
Science Sep 01 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 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 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
Oct 22 Hospitals may face IV fluid shortage as N.C. factory remains shut down after damage from Hurricane Helene By Tom Murphy, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
Feb 26 Watch 4:12 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… Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch 9:07 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… Continue watching