FDA Approves Leucovorin for Rare Brain Disorder, Not Autism MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic drug for a very rare brain disorder, but said it should not be cons
Lowering Parents’ Stress Can Reduce Risk Of Childhood Obesity MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 Providing support to stressed-out parents might help their children avoid obesity, a new study says.Children were more likely to eat h
Multilingualism Might Not Aid Brain Aging, Researcher Argues MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 A researcher is disputing a recent high-profile study claiming that people who live in multilingual countries show healthier brain agi
15-Year Study Shows Sharp Rise in Depression Among U.S. College Students MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 For nearly two decades, the mental health of American college students has been on a downward slide. A massive new analysis to be publ
Repealing Motorcycle Helmet Laws Leads to More Severe Crashes, Millions in Added Treatment Costs MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 Letting folks ride motorcycles without helmets can lead to worse injuries from crashes that are more expensive to treat, a new study s
Why Childhood Cavities May Predict Adult Heart Disease MedNews
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 The secret to a healthy heart in your 50s might actually be found in the dental records of your 10-year-old self.A massive study from
Raw Oysters and Clams Recalled After Norovirus-Like Illness Outbreak in Washington MedNews
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 Health officials in Washington state have temporarily shut down shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor after several folks became sick f
Mammograms May Also Reveal Hidden Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds MedNews
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 A routine mammogram may reveal more than just signs of breast cancer.New research suggests the scans could also help docs spot early war
Chile Becomes First Country in the Americas To Eliminate Leprosy MedNews
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 Chile has officially eliminated leprosy, becoming the first country in the Americas and only the second in the world to reach that miles
Going Abroad? CDC Warns Travelers About Polio Risk in Several Countries MedNews
TUESDAY, March 10, 2026 Travelers heading overseas may want to check their vaccination records first.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) u