Most Doctor-Made YouTube Health Videos Lack Strong Proof, Study Finds MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 Many health videos on YouTube, even those made by doctors, may not be giving viewers reliable medical information, a new study suggests.Re
New Federal Plan Aims to Use More Donor Organs, Improve Transplant Safety MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation s transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, eve
U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High as Death Rates Fall Nationwide MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 Americans are living longer than ever.U.S. life expectancy climbed to 79 years in 2024, the highest level on record, new federal data show
Gerber Recalls Arrowroot Baby Biscuits Over Possible Plastic, Paper Pieces MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 Gerber has announced a nationwide recall of some arrowroot biscuits made for babies after finding they may contain small pieces of soft pl
NIH announces first strategic plan for disability health research
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Approved Immunotherapy Shrinks, Eliminates Rare, Aggressive Melanoma, Clinical Trial Finds MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 An already-approved immunotherapy drug can dramatically shrink or even eliminate tumors associated with a rare and aggressive form of mela
Salty Drinking Water Increases High Blood Pressure Risk, Review Concludes MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 People whose drinking water contains more salt have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new evidence review says.Particularly in c
Stroke Survivors Are Twice As Likely To Have Another During Pregnancy, Researchers Find MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 Women who ve survived a stroke need to put much thought and planning into pursuing a pregnancy, experts say.That s because they are more t
AI-Assisted Mammograms Catch More Hard-To-Detect Breast Cancers, Clinical Trial Shows MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 Artificial intelligence (AI) can help reduce the number of breast cancers found between mammogram screenings, clinical trial results show.
Afternoon Naps Are Good For The Brain — And Researchers Now Know Why MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 Having trouble powering through your afternoon workload A brief nap can rejuvenate your brain power, a new study says.Even a short afterno