Former Tobacco Executive Takes CDC Role MedNews
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 A new hire at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is drawing backlash from public health experts who worry about hi
Heated Socks Sold at Costco Recalled After Burn Reports MedNews
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 More than 207,000 pairs of 32 Degrees heated socks are being pulled from shelves after users reported burns linked to the product, accord
First Measles Case of the Year Reported in New Jersey MedNews
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 Health officials in New Jersey are warning folks of possible measles exposure after confirming the state s first case of the year.The inf
Does Motherhood Shield You From Stroke? MedNews
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 An old joke says having a large family will make you lose your mind, but research suggests the opposite might be true.Women who have more
These Fun Pursuits Help Middle-Aged Folks Protect Brain Health, Study Finds MedNews
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 Picking up an instrument. Taking a trip abroad. Going out to dinner with friends.All of these are pleasant activities that add spice to l
New Guidelines Highlight Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia MedNews
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 Combining medications with behavioral therapy to treat chronic insomnia might not be best for all patients, a new practice guideline says
Playing Pretend Provides Unexpected Benefits For Growing Kids MedNews
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 The imaginative power of children is profound, captured in a single oft-used phrase Let s pretend. Pretend play is seen as a harmless way
New Survey Estimates 8 Million Americans Used Psilocybin in 2024 MedNews
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is moving into the mainstream.As states move toward decriminalization and the publi
988 Hotline Leads to Fewer Suicides Among Young People, Study Finds MedNews
THURSDAY, April 23, 2026 A nationwide mental health hotline saved more lives than expected.A new study found that suicide rates among young people dropped after
Drop in NIH Funding Delays Thousands of Studies MedNews
THURSDAY, April 23, 2026 Many scientists are waiting much longer than usual for research funding and some projects are now on hold.The National Institutes of He