Health

Genetically modified pig kidney keeps man alive for record nine months

Organ kept Tim Andrews off dialysis and acted as a ‘bridge’ while he waited for a human transplant in the US A…

In a First, a Pig Kidney Kept a Patient Alive Until He Got a Human One

Tim Andrews was the first patient to receive a genetically modified pig kidney as a “bridge” to a human organ…

STAT+: Recipients of gene-edited pig kidneys successfully receive human organs

Two recipients of gene-edited pig kidneys have successfully received human organs, a milestone in the wider effort to…

Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them

CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled.

The Measles Propaganda Campaign Is Out of Control. Even RFK's Critics Agree.

New study says Great Salt Lake dust could cost $2B a year in health care

A new study finds health care costs associated dust blowing off a shrinking Great Salt Lake could cost as much as $2…

Clancy defense asks judge to dismiss holdout juror who ‘refuses to listen’

The defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy, the woman accused of killing her three young children, has asked the judge to…

Victorian healthcare system 'fundamentally broken', GP says

Australia's leading GP group warns people will continue to get sicker if clinics and staff are not supported.

The Apple Vision Pro was used for a successful hip surgery

Stryker says its SportSuite Vision software for the headset received De Novo authorization from the FDA in July.

STAT+: Ionis wins FDA approval for first drug for Alexander disease, a rare and deadly neurological disorder

Zanvastro is the first disease-modifying treatment for Alexander disease, a rare and fatal disorder.

Alcohol-linked cancer deaths have doubled, study reveals… and the death toll is far beyond the liver

Deaths from multiple cancers linked to alcohol consumption have surged in the past several decades, especially in young…

Drug-resistant fungus spreading to new parts of the world... becoming 'global public health concern'

Scientists are issuing an urgent warning over a fungus causing a difficult-to-treat infection that could lead to a rash…

150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data

Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine.

Brain Disease Among Former NFL Players Raises Alarms for Veterans’ Mental Health

Recent research has revealed a concerning frequency of brain disease among former NFL players, which has, for one…

Why a Doctor Told Gloria Steinem: ‘You Must Promise Me Two Things’

Gloria Steinem got to be who she was because of a pre-Roe abortion.

Mental health patient died by suicide before having medication review

The revelations have emerged as Queensland Health's mental health services are under increasing scrutiny over…

Experts warn of late-season uptick in influenza

Influenza statistics have jumped in Queensland, with experts urging people to get vaccinated before the free program…

The Start-Up That Helps People Die

Medical aid in dying is now legal in New York. A team of clinical professionals decided to create a practice to help…

This is the moment for Todd Blanche to end the Biden mail-order abortion rule

A year-and-a-half into the second Trump administration, an opportunity remains to resolve one of the most egregious…

Abbott demands Trump administration restore $10 billion in Medicaid funding

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) on Wednesday increased pressure on the Trump administration to release nearly $10 billion in…

HEALTHCARE ACCESS: Palliative care awareness critically low despite its recognition as a human right

Greater awareness and understanding of palliative care are urgently needed to ensure that people with life-limiting…

5 challenges Congo faces in containing its fast-moving Ebola outbreak

5 challenges Congo faces in containing its fast-moving Ebola outbreak

Schools in England face checks to root out unhealthy lunches

Ministers draw up inspection regime to enforce rules limiting sugar, fat and salt Schools could be reprimanded if they…

Deadly mosquito-borne virus claims first life in major US city as cases spread

Chicago's first West Nile virus death of 2026 follows the city's rainiest summer in years, as CDPH sprays insecticide…

Deadly mosquito-borne virus claims first life in major US city as cases spread

RFK Jr asked new CDC director to remove Pennsylvania measles deaths from tally, report says

The decision came after a contentious exchange on social media between Kennedy, a longtime anti-vaccine activist, and…

Park City dentist charged for sex, drug offenses involving 16-year-old girl

A Park City dentist has been accused of giving drugs to and engaging in "unlawful sexual conduct" with a 16-year-old…

Leading medical groups update flu, COVID vaccine recommendations amid confusion

A coalition of leading medical groups has released its own vaccine recommendations for the 2026-27 respiratory viral…

Estrogen patch shortage prompts doctors, lawmakers to seek FDA action

Some patients and doctors are calling on the FDA to formally recognize a shortage of the medications, saying the…

Disgraced former lawmaker, 55, set to AVOID prison after she scammed $100k of Covid cash and spent $15,000 of it on her BIRTHDAY party

Tiawana Brown, 55, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud for submitting false information to federal…

Todd Blanche rants about ‘pandemic’ of ‘secret gender transitions’ throughout US schools

Attorney General’s comments came one day after the DOJ unveiled a ‘first-of-its-kind’ lawsuit accusing a Kansas school…

Pentagon temporarily rescinds mandatory testosterone testing guidance

The Pentagon temporarily rescinded the recently issued guidance instructing mandatory testosterone deficiency screening…

1 dead after boat overturns, sinks at Echo Reservoir

One person died, and several others were hospitalized Sunday after a drowning in Echo Reservoir.

Psilocybin could prevent common and debilitating chemotherapy side effect

Many people who have chemotherapy develop numbness, tingling and pain in their hands and feet, which can disrupt their…

‘Tactical athletes’ get new guidance for cardiovascular fitness

Tactical athletes, a category of people first recognized in the early 2000s, also need distinct kinds of health care.