Health

CDC recommends using doxycycline as a post-sexual encounter STD prevention for high-risk individuals, citing strong efficacy.

This comprehensive article provides essential updates on the autumn vaccination campaigns for COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV. It addresses vaccine availability for different age groups, elaborates on the necessity of updated …

The U.S. FDA has authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer to bolster immunity against emerging variants ahead of the fall season. Awaiting CDC approval, these vaccines could be …

This comprehensive article delves into the crisis facing rural maternity care as hospitals shut down labor and delivery units. It explores the factors behind these closures, the risks posed to …

Challenges in Obtaining Popular Weight-Loss Medications Due to Supply and Insurance IssuesWhen Dr. Angela Fitch prescribes the widely sought-after weight-loss drug Wegovy, she compares the journey her patients embark on …

This comprehensive article explores a groundbreaking approach to combating dengue fever in Honduras through the release of genetically modified mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. The initiative, led by the World Mosquito …

Recent study reveals MDMA’s potential to alleviate PTSD symptoms, setting the stage for possible U.S. authorization. MAPS Public Benefit Corporation plans to seek approval for MDMA as an adjunct to …

An experimental procedure utilizing stem cells from a patient’s healthier eye shows promise in treating severe eye injuries. Published in Science Advances, the early-stage U.S. study offers a new avenue …

Exploring the ethical and medical complexities of xenotransplantation, this article delves into how one family’s organ donation is advancing research at NYU Langone Health. The study aims to alleviate the …

An unprecedented two-month successful functioning of a genetically modified pig kidney in a brain-dead human offers new hope for future organ transplants. The milestone achieved by NYU Langone Health could …