Estrogen Patch Shortages Likely Driven By Empowered Women Seeking Relief, Expert Says
MONDAY, April 27, 2026 — A new generation of empowered women could be driving the estrogen patch shortages now bedeviling the United States, the medical…
First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss, Otarmeni, Gains FDA Approval
MONDAY, April 27, 2026 — In a historic leap for medical science, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit the first-ever gene therapy…
This hidden kind of stress may be damaging your memory as you age
A new study reveals that internalizing stress—especially feelings of hopelessness—may significantly speed up memory decline in older Chinese Americans. Surprisingly, factors like community support didn’t…
CMS Extends Medicare’s Short-Term Bridge Program for GLP-1 Obesity Drug Coverage
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that its temporary program to cover GLP-1 drugs for obesity in Medicare, called the BALANCE…
Scientists discover how to freeze transplant organs without cracking them
Scientists are making a major leap toward freezing organs for future use without damaging them. A new study reveals that one of the biggest obstacles—cracking…
Why Pricier Olive Oil May Be Better For Your Brain
SUNDAY, April 26, 2026 — When it comes to olive oil, not all are created equal. Extra virgin olive oil — the centerpiece of a…
Fish oil may be hurting your brain, new study finds
Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated…
Graphene kills harmful bacteria “superbugs” but spares human cells
Scientists have uncovered how graphene oxide pulls off a remarkable trick: it hunts down and destroys harmful bacteria while leaving human cells completely unharmed. By…
Harvard scientists link gut bacteria to depression through hidden inflammation trigger
A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when Morganella morganii interacts with a common pollutant, it…
Your Internal Signal to Stop Eating is More Complex Than Previously Thought
SATURDAY, April 25, 2026 — When your belly is full, your brain tells you to “stop eating.”But how that signal works is more complex than…