August 28 Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns Scientists warn that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities.
August 28 Weight-loss drugs could reduce symptoms of painful skin condition, study finds Researchers in France discovered that weight-loss medications could help treat hidradenitis suppurativa by reducing inflammation and mechanical friction in the skin.
August 27 CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to be fired as other officials call it quits CDC Director Susan Monarez has lawyered up and is refusing to step down despite the Trump administration moving to oust her from the job she was just confirmed to less than a month ago.
August 27 Chinese doctor accused of attempting to smuggle cancer research from US to China Chinese doctor Yunhai Li was arrested at a Texas airport for allegedly trying to steal cancer research data from MD Anderson Cancer Center to take to China.
August 27 Mediterranean diet paired with other lifestyle changes slashes diabetes risk A major new study shows that the Mediterranean diet, combined with weight loss and physical activity, prevented diabetes in overweight older adults over a six-year period.
August 26 Man receives world's first pig lung transplant in groundbreaking medical procedure Scientists in China achieved the first pig lung transplant into a human patient, with the genetically modified organ showing no signs of rejection during monitoring.
August 25 Flesh-eating parasite case detected in US traveler returning from Central America The CDC has confirmed a human screwworm case in Maryland linked to a Central American outbreak, with health officials stating there is a very low risk to U.S. public health.
August 25 Young lawyer dies after routine medical scan triggers fatal allergic reaction A young woman died from a severe allergic reaction to iodinated contrast during a routine CT scan in Brazil, with such reactions occurring just once in every 5,000 to 10,000 cases.
August 25 Risk of colon cancer slashed by eating specific types of vegetables, study finds A Chinese study finds that consuming 20 to 40 grams per day of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, kale and cauliflower significantly decreases colon cancer risk.
August 23 Brain eating amoeba-infected patient dies, Missouri health officials confirm Brain-eating amoeba kills Missouri water-skier as health officials urge precautions when swimming in warm, fresh bodies of water like Lake of the Ozarks.