Latest Medicine Stories
Most residencies happen near city hospitals—which can be a problem for rural patients
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Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez/KFF Health News
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White House invests $5 billion in new COVID vaccines and treatments as national emergency ends
Kids all over the US are getting strep, but antibiotics are hard to come by
Nearly 18 percent of the global population struggles with infertility
Viagra and the abortion pill can treat multiple illnesses. But how?
FDA approves first over-the-counter opioid overdose treatment
Healthy adults don’t need to keep getting COVID-19 boosters, says WHO
ADHD patients face wildly different drug testing requirements
The White House has a plan to overhaul the organ transplant network
The right way to use seasonal allergy medications
We now have a full composition of Beethoven’s DNA
What we know about hormonal birth control and breast cancer risk
A drug-resistant fungus is spreading in US hospitals—here’s what you need to know
Under a microscope, mouse colons and mutant pollen become art
A good night’s sleep could help vaccines work better
Medical startup put useless plastic implants in chronic pain patients, says FBI
Safer statin alternative could be a better way to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels
Generic Viagra—not fentanyl—is most likely to be found in illicit drug shipments to the US
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Phil Galewitz / KHN
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Poppy seeds can skew drug test results, but they won’t actually intoxicate you
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Gary Reisfield / The Conversation
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A little-known form of medical pollution is costing Puerto Ricans their health
MasterChef inspired an edible medical sensor
Dementia care programs are not just for the patient
Eli Lilly commits to cap insulin prices at $35 per month
Camels and sharks have small, sneaky antibodies that can help fight human diseases
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Christina Szalinski / Knowable Magazine
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Where is all the hormone-free birth control?
Why scientists are still on the quest to build an artificial heart
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Sian E. Harding / MIT Press Reader
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A new biodegrading ‘smart’ bandage promises faster healing
Police brutality is an unaddressed public health crisis in America
Moderna says it will keep its COVID-19 vaccine free (for now)
This vibrating magnetic pill could one day help measure your guts
Lion’s mane mushroom shows promise in boosting brain cell growth
Which healthcare providers should be able to perform laser eye treatments?
A vaccine trial targeting the most lethal breast cancer just took its next step
Dialysis is riskier for Black and Latino patients, CDC says
Viagra shows promise in extending men’s lives, among other areas
The racist history behind using biology in criminology
The FDA says get used to COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Chewy is doggedly trying to expand into pet telehealth
Why trans people in rural America struggle to find healthcare
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Helen Santoro / KHN
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Amazon’s RxPass will help you buy generic medication, but only if you’re a Prime member
What’s really going on with myocarditis and COVID vaccines
Common antidepressants may blunt both pain and enjoyment
Websites selling abortion pills are sharing sensitive data with Google
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Jennifer Gollan / ProPublica
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Gender-affirming hormones can improve teens’ mental health and life satisfaction
Another HIV vaccine candidate fails in clinical trial
Late-stage trials show efficacy of Moderna’s RSV vaccine in older adults
Why the Navy is getting fast new medical ships
Unclear regulations prevent telehealth from reaching its full potential
Every year in Texas, it rains rabies vaccines for coyotes and foxes
Why mimicking human organs on ‘chips’ could be a gamechanger for drug research
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Chengpeng Chen / The Conversation
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What rockfish genes can teach humans about living past 100
A look at how cancer cells move and metastatize could help doctors stop them from spreading
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Yizeng Li / The Conversation
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Many airplanes are unequipped for in-flight medical emergencies
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Vignesh Ramachandran / KHN
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TikTokers are taking a diabetes drug to lose weight. Now it’s in short supply.
Polio survivors in the US still struggle with the aftershocks of the disease decades later
This AI is no doctor, but its medical diagnoses are pretty spot on
Cardiac arrests like Damar Hamlin’s are rare—but teams must be prepared
4 reasons to put down the cotton swab and love your earwax
What older adults need to ask before surgery
This surgical smart knife can detect endometrial cancer cells in seconds
FDA takes big step to make abortion pills as accessible as other prescription drugs
It’s easier than ever to make DNA from scratch—but what are the risks?
Why adult cold medicine is not good for children
Silkworm-inspired weaving techniques can produce better nanofibers