CDC May Get New Leader as Officials Consider Erica Schwartz MedNews
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 Federal health officials are considering Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), accordin
E-Bikes And E-Scooters A Growing Menace On City Streets, Study Says MedNews
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 Battery-driven bicycles and scooters are becoming a public hazard, endangering both riders and pedestrians, a new study reports.E-bike
This Simple Step Could Improve The Benefits From Your Regular Workouts MedNews
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 People might get more from their workouts if they time their exercise to their sleep schedule, a new study says. Early birds and night
New Alzheimer’s Drugs Provide No Meaningful Benefit, Major Evidence Review Concludes MedNews
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 New anti-amyloid drugs approved to treat Alzheimer s disease have no clinically meaningful positive effects for patients, a major evide
Air Pollution and Weather Tied to Migraines MedNews
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 If you suffer from migraines, you might track your sleep, stress and diet, but new research suggests you should also keep a close eye o
Study Says Stress, Weight And Hormones Alter Timing of Puberty in Girls MedNews
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 For decades, doctors have noticed that girls are entering puberty at increasingly younger ages without a clear reason to explain it.Whi
Why Walking Remains Unsteady After Partial Spinal Cord Injury MedNews
THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 People who ve recovered from a spinal cord injury enough to walk continue to have trouble standing, balancing or moving smoothly and re
EPA Delays Decisions on ‘Forever Chemicals’ MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has paused decisions on uses for dozens of forever chemicals, also known as PFAS.The de
Wildlife Trade Tied To Higher Risk of Diseases Spreading to Humans MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 Buying or selling wild animals, whether for food, pets or other uses, may increase the risk of diseases spreading to people, a new stu
Yes, This is the Worst Pollen Season Ever — Until Next Year MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 When I was training to be a board-certified allergist 20 years ago, a running joke cropped up every spring. Local media outlets loudly