Former NFL Star Steve McMichael Diagnosed With CTE After His Death MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 Former NFL star Steve McMichael had a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, an autopsy revealed.McMichael, a Hall of Famer an
STAT+: 23andMe finds genetic changes appear to help predict response to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss
Specific changes in two genes appear to help predict whether patients will lose substantial weight on GLP-1 drugs used to treat obesity — and whether the drugs will cause nausea or vomiting,
Shionogi nabs initial $119M award from BARDA to establish US antibiotic plant
Japan’s Shionogi is joining the spate of drugmakers to unveil a U.S. manufacturing commitment, albeit under slightly different circumstances than its peers.
More Drugmakers Join TrumpRx MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 Drug companies Abbvie and Genentech will start selling medications at lower prices through the White House s TrumpRx website.They are t
Graco Recalls Infant Car Seats Over Structural Issue MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 Some baby car seats are being recalled after a safety issue was found during testing.Graco is voluntarily recalling select SnugRide Tur
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New Cervix-On-A-Chip May Revolutionize STI Treatment MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 When it comes to studying sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which is often done on animals, scientists have long faced a major hu
The Flu Vaccine Can Lower Your Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke — Even If You Wind Up Infected MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 The influenza vaccine can significantly reduce the risk of a flu-related heart attack or stroke, even among folks who become infected a
Long COVID Linked to Heart Health Risks MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 Folks with long COVID face a higher risk for serious heart problems even younger adults who were never sick enough to be hospitalized,
Herbal Drug Kava Poses Increasing Health Threat In U.S., CDC Warns MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026 Poison center calls about the herbal drug kava have surged in the United States in recent years, a new study says.Calls rose 383 betwee