Fewer Opioids Needed After “Needle” Knee Surgery
FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 Knee surgery patients use fewer opioids and recover more quickly following an innovative needle surgical technique, a new study says.Patien
Substantial Progress Made Against Childhood Cancers, Report Says
FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 Leanna Munir was a 6-year-old bundle of energy two years ago, until one day her vim and vigor vanished without warning. I couldn t force he
Air Pollution Contributing To Clogged Arteries, Study Suggests
FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 Air pollution could be contributing to clogged arteries, a new study says.People exposed long-term to common air pollutants have an increas
Fourth FDA Drug Chief This Year Steps Down, Raising Stability Concerns
THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing even more leadership changes as drug regulator Dr. Richard Pazdur prepares to retir
Millions of Abbott Glucose Sensors Recalled After Faulty Readings Linked to Deaths
THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 Millions of people rely on continuous glucose monitors to help manage diabetes. But a new alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administratio
Shredded Cheese Recalled Over Possible Metal Fragments, FDA Says
THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 A large recall of shredded cheese sold under several popular grocery store brands is now underway after the manufacturer reported the pro
CDC Panel May Change Longtime Rule on Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns
THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory group is meeting today and preparing to vote on whether newborns should
People With Diabetes Face Dramatically Higher Odds Of Sudden Cardiac Death
THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 Diabetes can be literally heart-stopping, a new study asserts.People with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes have a dramatically higher ris
Background AI Scribe Can Help Doctors During Patient Visits
THURSDAY, Dec. 4, 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) tools that eavesdrop on patient visits can significantly cut down on doctors paperwork burden, a new study s