• President Trump Never Had MRI Test
  
  President Donald Trump did not undergo an MRI during his most recent medical evaluation, despite press reports and the President's earlier public remark suggesting otherwise.
• AMA: CDC Panel Shift on Hepatitis B 'Reckless'
  
  A trustee with the American Medical Association on Friday condemned a federal advisory panel's decision to end its long-standing recommendation that all U.S. newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
• RFK Jr.: School Vaccinated Child Without Consent
  
  Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his department is investigating after a school in the Midwest allegedly vaccinated a child without parental consent.
• WHO Outlines Global Plan for Digital Health Tools
  
  Make way for digital health. Smartwatches and health apps aren't just for fitness enthusiasts and people with access to advanced care - the World Health Organization (WHO) is looking to these and other digital tech devices to enhance health and wellness across the globe. As...
• US Advisers: Not All Newborns Need Hepatitis B Shot
  
  A federal vaccine advisory committee voted Friday to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they're born. For decades, the government has advised that all babies be vaccinated against the liver infection right after...
• When Are You Too Old to Shovel Snow?
  
  With several inches of snow falling across the U.S. this week, experts warn that shoveling snow may be risky - and in some cases, even fatal - for certain individuals. Each winter, thousands of Americans are injured while clearing snow, and emergency rooms see sharp...
• Study: Plane, Hospital Air Has Mostly Harmless Germs
  
  Germophobes can breathe a little easier when visiting a hospital or taking an airplane trip, a new study says. The ambient air on planes and in hospitals mostly contains harmless microbes typically associated with human skin, researchers reported Dec. 4 in the journal...
• Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Clogged Arteries
  
  Air pollution could be contributing to clogged arteries, a new study says. People exposed long-term to common air pollutants have an increased risk of advanced heart disease caused by hardened arteries, researchers reported Thursday at the annual meeting of the Radiological...
• Faster Recover, Less Pain With 'Needle' Knee Surgery
  
  Knee surgery patients use fewer opioids and recover more quickly following an innovative "needle" surgical technique, a new study says. Patients who underwent knee surgery using minimally invasive "needle arthroscopy" needed half the opioids to manage pain the day after...
• GOP Ramps Up Drug-Price Push as Lankford Targets Reforms
  
  Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., is pushing to attach a healthcare proposal targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to a major must-pass spending bill.
• Faulty Glucose Monitors Linked to Injuries, Deaths
  
  Millions of people rely on continuous glucose monitors to help manage diabetes. But a new alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that some sensors from Abbott may give incorrect blood sugar readings, which could lead to unsafe treatment decisions. The...
• Committee Delays Vote on Newborn Hepatitis B Shots
  
  A federal vaccine advisory committee on Thursday voted to delay a decision on whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they're born.The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, meeting in Atlanta, voted to delay the decision after committee...
• Sen. Cassidy Calls Vaccine Panel 'Totally Discredited'
  
  Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., is blasting a federal vaccine advisory panel as "totally discredited" just as it prepares to vote on changes to hepatitis B vaccine guidance , a matter important to the Louisiana physician and longtime liver specialist.
• Dr. Small: Hearing Loss Affects Mental Health
  
  Hearing loss affects an estimated one in three adults aged 65 and older, and experts say its impact goes far beyond difficulty following conversations. Untreated hearing decline can strain relationships, disrupt mood, and even contribute to anxiety and cognitive...
• Women Can Self-Test for Cervical Cancer Virus
  
  Women at average risk for cervical cancer can avoid unpleasant tests in doctors' offices and instead safely test themselves at home for the virus that causes nearly all cases of the disease, the American Cancer Society said on Thursday. The first at-home screening test for...
• Poor Kidney Health Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer's
  
  Your brain health might be linked to how well your kidneys are working, a new study says. People with impaired kidney function have higher levels of proteins in their blood that are linked to Alzheimer's disease, researchers reported Dec. 4 in the journal Neurology. "Our...
• Diabetes Raises Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
  
  Diabetes can be literally heart-stopping, a new study asserts. People with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes have a dramatically higher risk of sudden cardiac death, which occurs when the heart stops beating, researchers reported today in the European Heart Journal. They also...
• 5 Cardiologist-Approved Heart-Healthy Breakfasts
  
  Cardiologists say that what you eat for breakfast can influence not only how your day unfolds but also your long-term heart health. Eating breakfast provides a strong foundation for the day and is a smart way to support cardiovascular wellness - provided it includes the...
• Study: 1 in 8 Teens Show Signs of Hearing Loss
  
  About 1 in every 8 teenagers show signs of hearing loss by the time they reach 18, a new study says. About 13% of teens show signs that noise has damaged their hearing by 18, and 6% have suffered some permanent hearing loss, researchers report. "These findings highlight the...
• Drug Helps Stroke Patients Who Miss Treatment Window
  
  Stroke patients who can't get to the hospital quickly enough to be eligible for the usual clot-busting treatments may soon have another option, results from a mid-stage trial suggest. Currently available thrombolytic drugs must be given within a few hours after symptoms...
• Scientists Develop Pancreatic Cancer Immunotherapy
  
  CAR-T cell therapies have transformed treatment for several blood cancers, but they have largely been ineffective against solid tumors like pancreatic cancer. These tumors have a dense shield of connective tissue and immune-suppressing cells that prevent therapeutic cells...
• Pilots Hide Mental Health Struggles to Keep Flying
  
  Annie Vargas could see her son slipping away and pleaded with him to seek help. But her son, Brian Wittke, a 41-year-old Delta Air Lines pilot and father of three, pushed back, terrified that getting treatment for depression would cost him his license and livelihood. The...
• Molecule May Clear Brain of Alzheimer's Proteins
  
  A small molecule called spermine may have the potential to "glue" together harmful protein strands in the brain, making them easier for the body to clear away naturally. A new study published in Nature Communications found that spermine encourages toxic tau and...
• Painkillers Tied to Heart Failure Misdiagnoses
  
  A painkiller alternative to opioids could be tricking doctors into misdiagnosing heart failure, a new study warns. Drugs like gabapentin and pregabalin are frequently prescribed to treat nerve pain, researchers said. But a side effect of these drugs is fluid retention,...
• Shingles Vaccine May Slow Dementia Progression
  
  Recent research showed that the shingles vaccine reduces the risk of developing dementia. Now, a new study found that the vaccine may slow the progression of dementia in those already diagnosed with the devastating disease. In the United States, an estimated 6 million people...

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