Measles Cases Surge in South Carolina, Spread to Other States MedNews
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 Measles cases are climbing fast in South Carolina, and health officials say the outbreak is now spreading beyond state borders.The South C
Astronaut Crew Returning Early From Space Station Due to Medical Issue MedNews
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is undertaking its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Sta
A Self-Injectable Birth Control Med Is Available, But Most Doctors Don’t Prescribe It MedNews
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 Young women could be injecting long-lasting birth control meds themselves, but few have been told by their doctor that it s an option, a n
Overcoming Obstacles to HIV Prevention MedNews
SUNDAY, Jan. 11, 2026 Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obta
What You Need to Know to Prevent And Fight Norovirus MedNews
SATURDAY, Jan. 10, 2026 Nearly half a million Americans visit the emergency room (ER) each year with a fast-spreading stomach bug called norovirus.While anybody
RFK Jr. Says Fewer Flu Vaccines for Kids May Be a ‘Better Thing’ MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is scaling back several childhood vaccine recommendations, prompting concerns tha
Study Ties Rising Evictions to Higher Gun Violence in Chicago MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 Even as violent crime has dropped to historic lows in Chicago, gun violence remains a serious problem in some neighborhoods, especially tho
Tamales Sold in California, Nevada Recalled Over Listeria Risk MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 Primavera Nueva Inc. is recalling specific lots of its 4-count tamales after learning they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,
Babies’ Brain Development Lags In Cash-Crunched Families, Study Shows MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 A family s financial difficulties might shape how an infant s brain develops, potentially altering the course of their life, a new study sa
What Is CPR and Who Needs It? MedNews
FRIDAY, Jan. 9, 2026 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing n