SATURDAY, Nov. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — After decades of intense focus on genetics, the biomedical research community is undergoing a major shift, focusing on a new framework called “exposomics.” Similar to the way scientists work to map the human genome, this emerging field aims to map the chemical, physical,Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Nov. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, car safety tests were built around the body of an average man from the 1970s. Now, federal officials are taking a step to better protect women behind the wheel. The U.S. Transportation Department has approved a new female crash test dummyContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated a webpage about vaccines and autism, changing language that for years clearly stated there is no link between the two. The move has alarmed many doctors and public health experts, who sayContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Increased use of hallucinogens like psilocybin hasn’t created an increase in ER visits or hospitalizations for bad trips, researchers recently reported in JAMA Network Open. “In fact, after a small rise through early 2020, admissions declined through 2023, with no correlation to decriminalizationContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Nov. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Grieving families of Black murder victims are more likely to be denied their claims for victim compensation, a new study reports. These families are more likely to file for victim compensation following their loss, but face disproportionately high denial rates, researchers recently reportedContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Use of head CT scans in U.S. emergency departments has more than doubled over the past 15 years, a new study says. Nearly 16 million head CT scans were ordered by ERs in 2022, up from under 8 million in 2007, researchers reportedContinue Reading
Firefighters support better protection but say equipment must be safe and practicalContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Metal detectors and active shooter drills have become hallmarks of school safety, but many parents think educators should focus on children’s mental health, a new poll reports. Nearly 60% of parents of elementary and middle schoolers say teacher training to identify and supportContinue Reading
A Washington state resident has made history as the first person in the United States to test positive for a rare bird flu strain never previously detected in humans. The older adult, who has pre-existing health conditions, required hospitalization in early November following the onset of a high fever, confusion,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tightening restrictions on a gene therapy used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy after two teenagers died from liver failure linked to the medication. The FDA decision limits the use of Elevidys, made by Sarepta Therapeutics,Continue Reading
Immigration experts warn the policy could make it easier for officers to deny visas based on their own judgmentContinue Reading
The division lost about 1,000 staff this year amid turnover and morale concernsContinue Reading
A recent study reveals that even a relatively brief trip to reach a family doctor can create barriers to accessing healthcare. According to research findings, having a family physician situated as close as 19 miles away correlates with reduced office visits, decreased cancer screening rates, and an increased probability ofContinue Reading
Officials say the warnings were based on outdated 2002 study data involving older patients and old drug formulasContinue Reading