New Approach Could Make Gene-Editing Treatments Faster and Cheaper
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 A new gene-editing strategy may one day help many people with rare genetic diseases.In a new study published Wednesday in the journal Natu
Health Experts Alarmed After CDC Revises Autism Webpage
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated a webpage about vaccines and autism, changing language that for year
New Trial Shows Pfizer’s mRNA Flu Shot Beats Traditional Flu Vaccine
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 Pfizer s mRNA flu vaccine worked better than a standard flu shot in a large Phase 3 trial, researchers reported.The results, published Nov
Most People Aren’t Aware Of Genetic Risk For Dangerously High Cholesterol
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 Most folks with genetics that put them at risk for high cholesterol and early heart disease aren t aware of their danger, a new study says
Compensation Claims More Frequently Rejected For Families Of Black Murder Victims
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 Grieving families of Black murder victims are more likely to be denied their claims for victim compensation, a new study reports.These fam
Common Health Problems Of Old Age Pose More Danger Following Major Surgery, Experts Say
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 Common health problems of old age dehydration, delirium, malnutrition or falls can become catastrophic if they occur following a major sur
Three Times As Many Lung Cancer Deaths Could Be Prevented With One Simple Step
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 Three times as many lung cancer deaths could be prevented if everyone eligible for screening got a chest CT scan, a new study says.Only ab
Popularity of Psilocybin, Psychedelics Hasn’t Increased ER Visits
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 Increased use of hallucinogens like psilocybin hasn t created an increase in ER visits or hospitalizations for bad trips, researchers rece
Obesity No Barrier For Shoulder Replacement Surgery, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 Obesity shouldn t be considered a barrier for a patient who needs shoulder replacement surgery, a new study argues.In some places, doctors
New Flu Variant Could Bring Another Severe U.S. Season
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 A new flu variant spreading overseas may set the stage for another tough winter in the United States, experts warn.The strain, called su