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Hard Nose Blowing Kept Swelling a Man's Lip, and Doctors Traced It to a Rare Vibration Reaction
A 36-year-old man repeatedly developed upper-lip swelling after vigorously blowing his nose. Doctors diagnosed rare vibratory angioedema and reported improvement after treating his nonallergic rhinitis.
28-10-2026 01:16
More Than 250 U.S. Hospitals Pledge Healthier Meals to Support Patient Recovery and Long-Term Health After Discharge
More than 250 U.S. hospitals have joined a voluntary federal pledge to improve food service, but its effect on patient nutrition and recovery remains unproven.
28-10-2026 00:30
Harlingen Couple Sentenced to Prison After Billing Medicare $14 Million for Wheelchairs and Repairs for Just 37 Patients
A Harlingen couple received federal prison sentences after admitting their medical equipment company billed Medicare about $14 million for wheelchairs, parts and repairs that were not provided.
28-10-2026 00:25
Rhode Island Indicts Seven in Alleged $2 Million Medicaid Fraud Featuring AI Patient Notes Written Months Later
A Rhode Island grand jury indicted seven people tied to a Providence health agency over an alleged $2 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving AI-generated patient records and backdated training documents.
28-10-2026 00:21
Gilead to Pay Texas $45 Million Over Claims Its Free Nurse Program Steered Medicaid Prescriptions, Denies Wrongdoing
Gilead Sciences will pay Texas $45 million to resolve allegations that free nursing and reimbursement services improperly influenced Medicaid prescriptions, while denying wrongdoing and liability.
28-10-2026 00:17
Taking Jardiance, Farxiga or Another SGLT2 Pill? Your Next Blood Test May Show Slightly Higher Hemoglobin Levels
A JAMA review of 85 randomized trials found SGLT2 inhibitors modestly increased hemoglobin and hematocrit, offering context for lab results while emphasizing uncertain clinical significance and medical follow-up.
28-10-2026 00:13
Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban Cut Kids' Accounts Nearly 20%, but Half of Holdouts Got No Age Check
Australia's under-16 social media ban reduced account ownership among 10- to 15-year-olds, but most still used restricted platforms, highlighting enforcement gaps and unanswered mental health questions.
28-10-2026 00:09
A simple daily fiber supplement reduced arthritis pain and improved strength
A new clinical trial suggests that a simple daily fiber supplement could significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain, improve muscle strength, and make the body less sensitive to pain. Researchers discovered that the benefits may be linked to changes i
27-10-2026 23:56
AI Skin Cancer Tools May Flag Suspicious Moles, but Home Checks and Dermatologist Visits Remain Essential
AI tools may support skin monitoring and help track changing moles, but they cannot diagnose skin cancer. Experts recommend ABCDE checks and prompt medical evaluation of concerning lesions.
27-10-2026 23:49
Adding Darolutamide to Hormone Therapy and Radiation Cut Metastasis or Death Risk 58% in Very High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Interim results from the phase 3 DASL-HiCaP trial suggest darolutamide lowered the risk of metastasis or death in men with very high-risk localized prostate cancer, but survival benefits remain unproven.
27-10-2026 23:44
18% of Eligible U.S. Adults Got Lung Cancer Screening in 2022, With Most Unaware the Test Existed
Research presented at the CHEST 2026 Annual Meeting found that only 18% of eligible U.S. adults received lung cancer screening in 2022, with awareness and access remaining major barriers.
27-10-2026 23:42
Rams Legend Lawrence McCutcheon Dies at 76 After Long Parkinson's Battle as Family Asks Fans to Support Research
Lawrence McCutcheon, a five-time Pro Bowl Rams running back who later became a longtime team executive, died at 76 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.
27-10-2026 23:35
Kids Eating More Ultra-Processed Food Showed Stronger Brain Reward Responses Tied to Body Fat Gain Over a Year
A study of 46 children found that higher ultra-processed food intake was associated with stronger brain reward responses and greater BMI and body-fat gains, but it cannot prove causation.
27-10-2026 23:31
Enid High School Tuberculosis Probe Reaches 783 Contacts as Oklahoma Officials Run Two Days of Testing
Oklahoma health officials notified 783 people connected to Enid High School after active tuberculosis was confirmed among students. Testing was scheduled, but results had not been released.
27-10-2026 23:27
The autistic brain processes faces differently than scientists thought
A major new study reveals that autistic children’s brains process faces differently, and those differences may begin earlier than scientists previously thought. Researchers found that brain signals associated with recognizing faces become more specialize
27-10-2026 23:02
From Concussion to Olympic Gold: Figure Skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea Faced Serious Injuries Before Milan
After a broken foot, surgeries and a serious concussion threatened their season, Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea used rehabilitation and gradual training to return and help Team USA win Olympic team-event gold.
27-10-2026 22:20
Pregnancy RSV Vaccine and Newborn Antibody Shot Protected Babies Similarly in Kaiser Review of 15,124 Infants
Un estudio de Kaiser Permanente en 15.124 bebés a término no encontró diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre la vacuna materna contra el VRS y nirsevimab para prevenir infecciones u hospitalizaciones.
27-10-2026 22:14
Queens Fish Firm Declines FDA Recall Request, Leaving Haifa Cold Smoked Sprats in Four States Under Botulism Warning
The FDA advises consumers and food businesses not to eat or serve Haifa Smoked Fish cold-smoked sprats after an inspection found inadequate safeguards against botulism.
27-10-2026 22:05
Ultimate Forza Male Supplement Sold at GNC Franchise Stores Since 2017 Recalled After Tests Found Three Hidden Drugs
Ultimate Forza Male Supplement capsules are being recalled after testing found undeclared sildenafil, tadalafil and dapoxetine, creating serious risks, especially for people taking nitrate heart medications.
27-10-2026 22:00
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have helped ants conquer the world
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have set the stage for ants to conquer the planet, with a surprising boost from “jumping genes” hidden in their DNA. Scientists discovered that bursts of activity from these mobile genetic elements coincided wit
27-10-2026 21:40
Scientists discover the immune system’s hidden sense of touch
Scientists at McGill University have discovered a surprising new ability of immune cells that could change how we understand long-term immunity. Researchers found that T cells can actually sense how stiff their surrounding tissues are, using these physic
27-10-2026 20:54
Why Americans Keep Putting Off Important Financial Decisions
Many Americans postpone retirement planning, wills, emergency savings, and debt management because of financial pressure, uncertainty, or anxiety, but smaller steps and clear deadlines can help them act.
27-10-2026 11:37
Brigham and Women's Nurses Reject Mass General Brigham's Final Offer, Leaving Boston Patients Watching for a Strike Notice
More than 4,000 Brigham and Women's nurses rejected Mass General Brigham's final contract offer. A strike remains possible, but no new walkout has been scheduled.
27-10-2026 10:45
German Teen Arrested on Suspicion of Murder in Fort Wayne Girl's Death as Prosecutors Allege Coercion Over Discord
German authorities arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the death of a Fort Wayne teen, following an investigation into alleged Discord-based manipulation and online coercion.
27-10-2026 10:28
APA Survey Reveals How Americans Are Turning to AI for Emotional Support Amid Rising Stress and Uncertainty
An APA survey found that many Americans who use AI seek emotional support from chatbots amid widespread financial stress and uncertainty, though experts caution that AI cannot replace human connection or professional mental health care.
27-10-2026 10:22
Imdelltra Plus Imfinzi Cut Death Risk 58% for Patients with Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer in Interim Results
Interim phase 3 results found that adding Amgen's Imdelltra to Imfinzi reduced the risk of death by 58% in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, though the combination remains unapproved for maintenance treatment.
27-10-2026 10:09
Bird Flu Has Spread on a Utah Mink Farm Since August as Officials Decline to Test Exposed Workers
Bird flu has spread among mink at a Utah fur farm since August, while workers have not been actively monitored or tested despite concerns about potential virus adaptation.
27-10-2026 09:53
Every Passenger Flying Into the U.S. Must Sign a Congo Ebola Attestation Starting Nov. 3, Including Holiday Travelers
Beginning Nov. 3, everyone flying to the United States from abroad must sign a statement confirming they have not visited the DRC in the previous 21 days.
27-10-2026 09:46
Quest Diagnostics Confirms Unauthorized Access to Patient Records Through Quanum Lab Portal Used by Doctors Nationwide
Quest Diagnostics says an unauthorized party accessed patient records through its Quanum portal. The company has not disclosed how many people were affected or what data was exposed.
27-10-2026 09:39
Trader Joe's Tarragon Chicken Salad Wraps Named as Common Exposure in E. coli Outbreak Sickening 50 People
Federal officials tied Trader Joe's chicken wraps to a 50-case E. coli outbreak. What shoppers, parents, and anyone who got sick should know now.
27-10-2026 08:11
Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Women's Health Research With New NIH Division and White House Task Force
Trump's new NIH women's health division aims to address research gaps, but funding and accountability will determine its impact on patients.
27-10-2026 08:04
A Crash Scan Found Nonworking Tissue in Both of a Man's Lungs, Fed by Arteries Straight Off His Aorta
A crash scan found that a 35-year-old had pulmonary sequestration in both lungs, a rare birth defect that may relate to his unexplained chronic cough.
27-10-2026 07:58
Her Platelets Hit 954,000 and Pointed to an Ovarian Tumor, but the Mass Was Her Own Wandering Spleen
Sky-high platelets and LDH pointed doctors to an ovarian tumor in a 20-year-old. Surgery found her twisted, misplaced spleen stuck to her ovary.
27-10-2026 07:55
The secret to slower aging may be hiding in your gut
The secret to aging more slowly may be hiding in your gut. Scientists discovered that certain gut bacteria are strongly linked to how quickly the body ages, with microbial differences accounting for about 15% of the variation in biological aging rates. S
27-10-2026 07:53
A Water Lily Sign in a Woman's Pancreas Exposed a Tapeworm Cyst That Had Already Been Needled
A 34-year-old's pancreatic cyst was needled before an MRI showed a floating membrane, the water lily sign, pointing to a tapeworm cyst.
27-10-2026 07:51
CDC Rejects High-Volume Measles Test as West Coast States Seek Faster Outbreak Detection Amid Rising U.S. Cases
The CDC declined a request to validate a high-volume measles test as U.S. cases rise, raising concerns about laboratory capacity.
27-10-2026 07:49
Cancer Scan Finds Two Aortic Arches Ringing an 80-Year-Old's Windpipe, a Defect Usually Caught in Babies
A cancer PET scan showed that an 80-year-old had a double aortic arch, a vascular ring usually found in infancy. His doctors chose to watch, not operate.
27-10-2026 07:46
A Woman's Thumb Briefly Grew Hair Where None Should, and a Mouse Protein Hints Why Palms Stay Bare
Palm skin normally grows no hair, yet a woman's thumb tip did, twice. Mouse research suggests hairless skin is actively held back, not born bald.
27-10-2026 07:42
Bengtson's Petting Zoo Closed as Will County Investigates Possible Link to Five E. coli Cases Among Farm Visitors
Will County is investigating whether five E. coli cases, ages 4 to 38, are tied to Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm. Symptoms parents should watch for now.
27-10-2026 07:39
FDA Launches New Neuroscience Program to Improve Alzheimer's Prevention Trials and Support Future Treatments for Brain Disorders
The FDA launched a neuroscience program focused on improving Alzheimer's prevention trials and helping researchers develop future treatments.
27-10-2026 07:33
Los Angeles County Confirms First Two Flu Deaths of the Season as Early H1N1 Activity Pushes Admissions Higher
LA County confirmed its first two flu deaths of the season as weekly flu admissions rose from 115 to 144. Who faces the highest risk, and why does a shot still help?
27-10-2026 07:30
Lorundrostat Lowered Blood Pressure and Urine Protein in Kidney Disease Patients in Company-Funded Trial Ahead of FDA Decision
In a company-sponsored trial, lorundrostat lowered blood pressure and urine albumin in kidney disease patients. The FDA decides by Dec. 22.
27-10-2026 07:27
Kennedy Unveils Voluntary U.S.-Caught Seafood Label but Offers No Data for His Claim About Rejected Imported Shrimp
Kennedy unveiled a voluntary U.S.-caught seafood label and said rejected shrimp ends up here. What FDA records show about imported shrimp safety.
27-10-2026 07:24
Texas Doctor and Retired Postal Worker Charged in Alleged $19 Million Scheme Targeting Injured Federal Workers' Benefits
A Texas physician and a retired postal worker face charges in an alleged $19 million scheme against the benefits program for injured federal workers.
27-10-2026 07:21
Utah Bird Flu Outbreak at Mink Farm Raises Questions About Worker Safety and Gaps in Disease Surveillance
A bird flu outbreak at a Utah mink farm raises concerns about worker safety, government oversight, and measures to prevent the outbreak from spreading.
27-10-2026 07:18
Low testosterone may make sugar far more harmful to your liver
Scientists have discovered that low testosterone and a high-fructose diet can work together to worsen fatty liver disease in mice. Unexpectedly, changes in gut bacteria appear to drive this harmful interaction, revealing a potential new target for preven
27-10-2026 07:18
Telemedicine Owner Gets 20 Years in $46 Million Medicare Brace Scheme That May Complicate Patients' Future Claims
A Fort Lauderdale telemedicine owner got 20 years for a $46.2 million Medicare brace and genetic test scheme. Here is what patients should check.
27-10-2026 07:13
HHS Drops Expired 2025 Alzheimer's Treatment Goal in New Dementia Plan Focused on Prevention and Early Detection
HHS unveiled a new Alzheimer's and dementia plan in Fort Lauderdale focused on prevention and early detection. Here is what is promised and proven.
27-10-2026 07:10
5,000-Plus Minnesota Immigrants Lost Federal Medicaid, and Clinic Leaders Warn Diabetes and Blood Pressure Care Could Lapse
Over 5,000 Minnesota immigrants lost federal Medicaid Oct. 1. Clinic leaders warn chronic care could lapse, though emergency Medicaid still applies.
27-10-2026 07:05
Sarasota County Confirms Locally Acquired West Nile Virus Case as Older Adults Face Greater Risk of Severe Illness
Sarasota County confirmed a locally acquired West Nile virus case. Most infections cause no symptoms, but older adults face a higher risk.
27-10-2026 07:02
A 5-Month-Old's Suspected Heart Clot After Surgery Was Really a Pouch of Her Heart Flipped Inside Out
Days after heart surgery, a 5-month-old developed a mass blocking blood flow. It wasn't a clot, but her left atrial appendage turned inside out.
27-10-2026 06:58
What Looked Like a Polyp During a 60-Year-Old's Screening Colonoscopy Turned Out to Be a Tomato Seed
A 5 mm growth removed as a polyp during a routine colonoscopy contained no colon tissue at all. It was a tomato seed, pathologists in Hungary report.
27-10-2026 06:56
A Suspected Kidney Cancer in a Man with Bloody Urine Turned Out to Be Misplaced Adrenal Tissue
A 46-year-old's 1.6 cm kidney nodule looked like cancer. Surgery showed misplaced adrenal tissue, and the cause of his bloody urine remained a mystery.
27-10-2026 06:52
A Newborn Who Turned Blue While Crying Had a Three-Part Epiglottis, Just the Third Reported Case
A newborn girl turned blue while crying. Doctors found a three-part epiglottis- only the third reported case, plus extra fingers and a blocked nose.
27-10-2026 06:48
Common drugs may help dangerous viruses spread through the body
A surprising discovery reveals that widely used anti-inflammatory drugs may unintentionally help dangerous viruses spread through the body. Scientists found that JAK inhibitors, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, can wea
27-10-2026 06:46
A 40-Year-Old Breast Implant Filled with Salmonella After a Dog-Walk Pop, the Third Reported Case
A 74-year-old's 40-year-old silicone breast implant ruptured and filled with Salmonella pus. Doctors weighed eggs and gut bacteria as sources.
27-10-2026 06:43
James Webb discovers a scorching lava planet with a “giant sunscreen”
A scorching lava planet 280 light-years away has surprised astronomers by apparently maintaining a thick atmosphere despite conditions that should have stripped it away billions of years ago. James Webb Space Telescope observations suggest that TOI-561 b
27-10-2026 06:20
Smithsonian scientists just recreated the first 2 billion years of the Universe
Scientists have created one of the largest and most detailed simulations of the early universe ever made, offering an extraordinary new glimpse into the cosmos shortly after the Big Bang. Called Lumina, the groundbreaking simulation recreates the univers
27-10-2026 05:48
A tiny laser beam could make computer memory 1,000 times faster
Scientists at UC San Diego have developed a surprising new way to store digital information using light instead of magnets, potentially paving the way for smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient memory devices. By precisely shaping and shrinking an ul
27-10-2026 05:22
Do spiders dream? Scientists just found a surprising clue
Scientists have discovered that spiders may sleep in ways surprisingly similar to humans, complete with distinct sleep stages and a dream-like REM state. Researchers at the University of Bonn studied the Australian jumping spider Portia fimbriata, a rema
27-10-2026 00:53
Scientists discover a surprising clue to why some brains resist Alzheimer’s
Why do some people stay mentally sharp even when their brains show signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists in the Netherlands may have uncovered an important clue hidden in a rare group of immature brain cells. Researchers discovered that these cells re
27-10-2026 00:02
Mayo Clinic discovers new ways to fight the “zombie” cells that drive aging
Mayo Clinic scientists have uncovered surprising new insights into “zombie cells,” aging cells that linger in the body and contribute to inflammation and disease. Seven studies reveal why these cells are harmful and identify new strategies for targeting
26-10-2026 22:32
1.9-million-year-old discovery rewrites the story of human evolution
New evidence suggests that early humans reached the Jordan Valley at least 1.9 million years ago, hundreds of thousands of years earlier than scientists previously thought. Advanced dating methods revealed that the ‘Ubeidiya site is roughly as old as the
26-10-2026 21:35
The surprisingly simple exercise that could lower your blood pressure
A surprisingly simple exercise routine could help lower blood pressure without requiring daily workouts or expensive equipment. In a study of 100 adults, researchers found that wall squats performed just once or twice a week helped maintain significant r
26-10-2026 20:57
Scientists solve a 30-year mystery behind inflammatory bowel disease
Scientists have identified a hidden cause of inflammatory bowel disease: antibodies that disable the immune system’s natural ability to control inflammation, potentially explaining severe illness in thousands of patients. The breakthrough also solves a 3
26-10-2026 19:57
U.S. Measles Cases Climb to 4,588 as Weekly Growth Slows Before PAHO's November Elimination Status Review
U.S. measles cases reach 4,588 as weekly growth slows to 4%. A PAHO review from Nov. 10 to 13 could end U.S. elimination status, which has been held since 2000.
26-10-2026 11:16
Kenya Records Second Ebola Death as Investigators Probe Possible Uganda Airport Link to Nigeria's First Patient
Kenya reports a second Ebola death as Africa CDC examines whether Kenya's and Nigeria's first patients had contact at Uganda's Entebbe airport.
26-10-2026 11:01
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Reaches 1,338 Cases as Crawford County Becomes the Latest Erie-Area Neighbor to Confirm a Case
Pennsylvania measles cases hit 1,338 in 44 counties as Crawford County confirms a case. What northwest Pennsylvania families should check now.
26-10-2026 10:46
Seniors Ignoring Plan Termination Letters Could Start 2027 Without Drug Coverage as 3.2 Million Lose Medicare Advantage Plans
About 3.2 million Medicare Advantage members must pick new plans for 2027. Ignoring a termination letter can leave seniors without Part D coverage.
26-10-2026 10:30
Final CDC Data Put U.S. Fertility Rate at Record Low 53.2 as Teen Birth Rate Drops 7%
Final 2025 CDC data show a record-low U.S. fertility rate of 53.2 and a 7% drop in teen births. What the numbers mean for maternity care access.
26-10-2026 10:15
Flu Hospital Admissions Rise in Regions Covering Texas, Florida, New England and the Northwest While Activity Stays Low
CDC data show flu admissions rising in New England, the Southeast, Texas, and the Northwest, while national activity stays low. What it means for families.
26-10-2026 10:00
Ric Flair Hospitalized Following Tampa Fall Hours After Revealing a Leg Blood Clot That Limited His Travel
Ric Flair, 77, was hospitalized after a Tampa fall hours after revealing a leg blood clot. DVT warning signs and when to call 911.
26-10-2026 09:46
States Race to Launch Medicaid Work Rules in Under 70 Days While a Judge Weighs a Multistate Lawsuit
Medicaid work rules start Jan. 1 as states rush to prepare and a judge weighs a lawsuit. How a coverage gap could disrupt chronic care.
26-10-2026 09:30
Florida Local Dengue Cases Reach 425 as Manatee Confirms Its First Infection and Citrus Joins the State Count
Florida's locally acquired dengue cases hit 425 in 11 counties as Manatee confirms a first case. Severe warning signs that need urgent care.
26-10-2026 09:15
A Dominant Monkey Was Caught Clapping at Other Monkeys, and Scientists Suspect He Copied Park Staff
A dominant Barbary macaque clapped his hands 30 times, mostly alongside threats, and scientists suspect he picked up the move from park staff.
26-10-2026 09:00
One Cat Learned to Pick the Odd Object Out, a Mental Skill Earlier Feline Studies Struggled to Show
A single cat learned to pick the odd object out and applied the rule to new items, a case report says, and a 2026 follow-up extends it to smells.
26-10-2026 08:45
Wombat Cube Poop Carries a Personal Chemical Signature, and Neighbors Linger Over a Stranger's Pile
Wombat droppings carry individual chemical signatures, and wild wombats spend extra time sniffing latrines holding a stranger's scat, a study finds.
26-10-2026 08:30
A Dead Salmon's Fake Brain Activity Still Haunts Science, and AI Tools Can Fall for the Same Trap
A dead salmon once showed fake brain activity on an fMRI scan. Now AI researchers say tools that explain AI models face the same statistical trap.
26-10-2026 08:15
Pigeons Trained on Breast Cancer Slides Hit 99% as a Flock but Failed a Test Radiologists Find Hard
A pigeon flock scored 99% on breast cancer slides but failed on mammogram masses. Two 2026 pigeon studies of heart and lung scans add twists.
26-10-2026 08:00
Washington Bird Flu Outbreak Reaches Eight Yakima Dairy Herds as Worker's Mild H5N1 Case Is Confirmed
CDC confirmed H5N1 in a Yakima dairy worker as Washington's outbreak reached eight herds. Symptoms, who is at risk, and why public risk stays low.
26-10-2026 07:45
Exercise doesn't just strengthen your heart. It rewires it
Regular exercise does more than strengthen the heart. New research reveals that it actually reshapes the nerves controlling how the heart functions, and the changes are surprisingly different on the left and right sides of the body.
26-10-2026 07:35
Compounded Tirzepatide Vials From Cary, North Carolina Compounder Recalled Nationwide Over Sterility Doubts, With No Illnesses Reported
Apothecary Pharma recalled 22 compounded tirzepatide vials over sterility doubts. What it means and which injection-site symptoms need medical care.
26-10-2026 07:31
Salmonella Found in All Eight Oyster Samples From Virginia's Closed Little Wicomico River as Case Counts Diverge
Virginia found Salmonella in all eight oyster samples from the closed Little Wicomico River. Why do state and CDC counts differ, and who is most at risk?
26-10-2026 07:15
A 2,700-year-old solar eclipse just revealed something surprising about Earth
A solar eclipse recorded more than 2,700 years ago is revealing surprising secrets about Earth's rotation and the Sun's ancient behavior. By correcting an eight-kilometer error in the location of an ancient Chinese capital, scientists were able to recons
26-10-2026 07:06
Ear-Clip Nerve Stimulator Failed to Beat a Sham Device for Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure in 63-Patient U.K. Trial
A U.K. trial of an at-home ear-clip nerve stimulator for uncontrolled high blood pressure did not beat a sham device overall in 63 patients.
26-10-2026 07:01
Chinese scientists discover “D-rex,” a giant fungus with roots stretching back 65 million years
Scientists have discovered a giant new fungus in China that grows up to 20 inches tall and weighs nearly five pounds, making it the largest known of its kind. Dubbed “D-rex,” its evolutionary lineage appears to have emerged shortly after the dinosaurs we
26-10-2026 06:50
Allen County Measles Cases Double to Four as Indiana Reaches 65, With Officials Urging Calls Before Clinic Visits
Allen County measles cases doubled to four as Indiana reached 65. Symptoms, the contagious window, and why to call before visiting a clinic.
26-10-2026 06:46
Sober Home Fraud Indictment Says Brokers Flew Addiction Patients to Sham California Rehabs That Billed $1.6 Billion
Prosecutors say brokers lured addiction patients to sham California rehabs that billed $1.6 billion. How families can check a program's license.
26-10-2026 06:30
New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking 3D invisibility cloak that can hide complex objects from infrared cameras while protecting them from extreme heat and cold. Instead of blocking heat, the device guides it around an object, making the object app
26-10-2026 06:24
At-Home Skyrizi Induction Approved for Crohn's After 56% Reached Clinical Remission at 12 Weeks Versus 30% on Placebo
FDA approved at-home Skyrizi induction for Crohn's, with 56% reaching remission vs. 30% on placebo. What the results mean and key safety notes.
26-10-2026 06:15
Tiny magnetic vortices could help computers work more like your brain
Scientists have filmed tiny magnetic vortices called skyrmions melting out of an organized lattice for the first time, revealing new ways to manipulate these unusual structures. The breakthrough could help make brain-like computers a reality, potentially
26-10-2026 06:06
Proposed CMS Rule Would Require ACA Subsidy Checks Before Payments Begin with 2028 Plans, Not This Open Enrollment
CMS proposed upfront eligibility checks for ACA subsidies starting with 2028 plans. What would change: the comment period and the documents to keep.
26-10-2026 06:01
Archaeologists may have just found the world's oldest shipwreck
A mysterious shipwreck off Turkey’s coast may be the oldest ever discovered, dating back approximately 4,500 years to the age of the Egyptian pyramids. Although the wooden vessel has disappeared, its surviving pottery cargo reveals clues about an ancient
26-10-2026 05:51
Over 1 Million Losing Medicare Part D Plans Face December 7 Deadline to Avoid Coverage Gaps and Penalties
More than 1 million people are losing Part D drug plans for 2027. How to avoid a coverage gap and a lasting penalty, plus Plan Finder steps.
26-10-2026 05:30
AI detects “invisible” signs of pancreatic cancer years before diagnosis
A powerful new AI system could help doctors detect pancreatic cancer years before it becomes visible on conventional scans. The technology, called REDMOD, identified hidden warning signs an average of 475 days before diagnosis and was nearly twice as sen
26-10-2026 05:25
Awiqli Weekly Insulin Approved for Kids 10 and Up, but Child Data Come From One 18-Patient Dosing Study
FDA extended weekly Awiqli insulin to kids 10 and up with type 2 diabetes based on adult trials and one small dosing study. What parents should know.
26-10-2026 05:00
Scientists discover Arctic sea ice loss could be far worse than predicted
Arctic winter sea ice could disappear much faster than scientists previously expected, according to new research using climate clues from 6,000 years ago. By comparing ancient ocean sediments with modern climate models, researchers found that future wint
26-10-2026 04:50
A simple liquid can stop cavities without drilling, major study confirms
A simple liquid painted onto teeth in seconds can stop cavities without drilling, injections, or anesthesia, according to a major clinical trial involving young children. The inexpensive treatment could spare thousands of children painful dental procedur
25-10-2026 22:41
Scientists overcome a hidden obstacle to more powerful quantum computers
Scientists have discovered a way to operate multiple silicon qubits simultaneously with remarkable accuracy, overcoming a major challenge in scaling up quantum computers. Their new technique maintained accuracy of approximately 99.9% even when all five q
25-10-2026 21:42
Scientists reveal the hidden danger of missing blood pressure medication
Missing blood pressure medication could mean losing much of its protection against heart attacks and strokes, according to an analysis of more than 91,000 people. Patients who consistently took their medication experienced an 11% reduction in major cardi
25-10-2026 08:34
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