August 19, 2024 First at-home syphilis antibody test gets FDA authorization as STD cases spike in US The first at-home, over-the-counter syphilis antibody test has been granted marketing authorization by the FDA. Experts weigh in on the significance of accessible testing as STI cases rise in the U.S.
August 19, 2024 No cardiologists available in half of US counties as study reveals ‘incredibly concerning’ care gaps Nearly half of U.S. counties don’t have a practicing cardiologist on staff, according to a recent study. Doctors explain the dangers of this lack of care, and what needs to change.
August 19, 2024 Mechanical artificial heart is using high-speed rail tech to keep patients alive BiVACOR's Total Artificial Heart has been implanted, offering hope for heart failure patients. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has more on the quantum leap in cardiac care technology.
August 19, 2024 Dementia has 2 shocking new risk factors, study finds, with total of 14 now on list A new study has honed in on two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, culminating in a list of 14 things that could increase the likelihood of the common dementia.
August 18, 2024 Blood banks searching for Type O blood amid emergency shortage: 'We always have a need' The U.S. is facing an emergency blood shortage, according to the American Red Cross, with a specific need for Type O blood. Donors and doctors speak with ӣƵ about the crisis.
August 18, 2024 Gender surgeries, migraine tips, 'Zika-like' virus and more top health stories This week's health roundup includes stories about controversial "gender-affirming" surgeries on kids, a little-known type of diabetes, a "Zika-like" virus that's spreading iand more.
August 17, 2024 High blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease could go hand in hand, study finds People with untreated high blood pressure have shown an increased risk of Alzheimer’s. The study author explains why treating high blood pressure is a "crucial factor" in reducing dementia risk.
August 16, 2024 Cure for men's hair loss could be found in sugar stored in the body, study suggests New research from the University of Sheffield found that the fix for male pattern baldness might be found in a sugar in the human body. Medical experts shared comments and cautions.
August 16, 2024 'Gender-affirming' breast removal surgeries may have been performed on hundreds of young girls since 2017 Since 2017, hundreds of females age 12-1/2 and younger with gender dysmorphia have had double mastectomies, according to analysis by the Manhattan Institute. Doctors expressed concern.
August 13, 2024 Biden announces $150 million for tumor research with monies going to major universities President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden traveled to New Orleans Tuesday to promote the president's cancer "moonshot" program, which aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and eventually "end cancer as we know it."