Long COVID Might Be Twice As Common As Previously Thought MedNews
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 The number of people suffering with long COVID could be double current estimates, a new study suggests.An AI tool found that about 16 of ne
In Vaccine-Skeptical California County, A Potential Playbook To Contain Measles MedNews
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 Dr. James Mu had braced for the call that came in late January.A patient from his rural Northern California county had measles, a disease s
Heavy Drinking Harms College Students’ Brain Power, Study Finds MedNews
FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 A night of heavy pours can ruin a college student s brain power during next day s classes, a new study has found.Any drinking at all is lin
Bangladesh Measles Surge Kills 500+ Children; Vaccine Delays Blamed MedNews
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 More than 500 children suspected or confirmed to have measles have died in Bangladesh since March, according to the country s health mini
Plant-Based Diet May Cut Obesity Risk For Women In Menopause MedNews
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 For many women, menopause feels like their body suddenly stopped playing by the rules. Their meals stay the same, but their weight keeps
Smartwatch App Accurately Detects Major Epileptic Seizures MedNews
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 A new smartwatch app can accurately detect major epileptic seizures, sending an alert and potentially reducing risk of death, according t
Racial Gap Exists For Asthma Inhaler Use MedNews
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 People of color are less likely to have access to asthma inhalers, a new study says.Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans with asthma all u
New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines Add Blood And At-Home Tests MedNews
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 Blood tests taken in a doctor s office now can be used to screen for colon cancer, according to updated American Cancer Society (ACS) gui
Nurse Convicted In Patient’s Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into Cautionary Tale MedNews
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 When RaDonda Vaught got her first speaking request, it had been a year since that day in a Nashville courtroom, when she listened as a ju
Wearable Ultrasound Patch Monitors High-Risk Pregnancies In Real Time MedNews
THURSDAY, May 28, 2026 A new ultrasound patch can help save high-risk pregnancies, by continuously monitoring blood flow through the fetus and umbilical cord, a