The FDA approved Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals drug Dupixent as a treatment for the inflammatory skin disorder chronic spontaneous urticaria. The regulatory decision comes two years after the …
Too many women have experienced the impacts of living with gynecological conditions while feeling dismissed and struggling to get care. Women deserve better, and as we collectively challenge outdated …
Drug-Gene Testing: Key to Safer Cancer Treatment
Although the healthcare industry has a long way to go before PGx testing for DPYD and other genes becomes widespread, it’s encouraging that regulatory bodies and professional organizations are …
How Are Hospitals Bracing for Tariffs?
The Trump administration’s steep tariffs on Chinese imports are threatening to further destabilize hospitals’ bottom lines by driving up the cost of essential supplies and exacerbating already …
Why UnitedHealth Group’s Shares Have Taken a Tumble
UnitedHealth Group’s shares fell by over 22% on Thursday after its first quarter earnings. This is largely due to challenges in its Medicare Advantage business. The post Why UnitedHealth …
RFK Jr.'s comments on autism spark outrage among researchers
HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy's comments on autism have sparked outrage. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Colin Killick, director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, for his reaction.
New research finds CT scans can cause cancer. Here's what to know
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman about her research indicating CT scans, which emit radiation, will cause some 100,000 cases of cancer annually.
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(NewsUSA) - If you put on socks this morning but skipped the sunscreen, you’re doing it wrong — at least according to a new nationwide campaign launched on  World Health Day  earlier this …
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(NewsUSA) - For more details, including important safety information, on VenaSeal, visit: https://www.medtronic.com/breakfree.SourcesGloviczki P, Comerota AJ, Dalsing MC, et al. The care of …
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Portraits: A 10-year-old, a house painter and a mom who are running out of HIV pills

HIV medications were supposed to be exempt from U.S. aid cuts. In Zambia, for example, those on the ground say otherwise.

Rural and tribal residency program hopes to compel more young doctors to practice in rural

By Taylor Sisk Daily Yonder An interest in different cultures led Matthew Mahar to pursue an anthropology minor in college and to subsequently travel extensively. More recently, it’s led him to …

WHO countries finalize historic agreement to help prevent next pandemic

World Health Organization member states agreed to the treaty after three years of talks. NPR speaks with Precious Matsoso, who served as co-chair of the group tasked with creating the treaty.

Aging men and social connection. Is there a disconnect?

"ROMEO" stands for "retired older men eating out" -- and it's one way to keep older guys from being too isolated. Just don't call it a support group!
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