Antibiotics Not Linked To Celiac Disease Risk, Study Argues
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — Antibiotics don’t appear to increase a person’s risk of developing celiac disease, a new study says.Patients with celiac disease had…
Senses, Not Muscles, Key to Speech Recovery After Stroke
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — A stroke victim’s senses might matter as much as their muscles as they work to relearn how to talk, a…
Confusion Continues Over Age To Start Breast Cancer Screening, Survey Finds
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — Many women might start breast cancer screening later than recommended because they aren’t up to date on the latest guidelines,…
Common Knee Surgery Doesn’t Help, Might Actually Make Things Worse, Clinical Trial Reports
FRIDAY, May 1, 2026 — One of the world’s most common knee surgeries doesn’t help patients, and might even make matters worse, a new study…
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…