Health

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened a formal review to determine whether coronavirus vaccines could be connected to reports of adult deaths, federal health officials confirmed on Tuesday. The inquiry expands on an ongoing investigation examining previous allegations that some children may......

Millions of Americans may lose access to affordable health insurance early next year as federal subsidies supporting the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are set to expire. The program—one of the hallmark reforms of former President Barack Obama—was designed to expand coverage for low-income households......

Lung cancer screening rates in the United States remain alarmingly low, with only 18.7% of eligible adults undergoing recommended low-dose CT scans, according to a 2024 study by the American Cancer Society (ACS). These screenings, designed for adults aged 50 to 80 with significant smoking histories,......

A truck carrying rhesus monkeys overturned on Interstate 59 in Jasper County, Mississippi, igniting public concern over potential health risks. The incident occurred north of Heidelberg, with the monkeys reportedly en route to a research facility. Initial statements by law enforcement raised alarms,......

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of a new generic version of mifepristone, a pill widely used in medical abortions across the country. The decision, normally considered a routine regulatory step, has provoked strong criticism from conservative groups. Kristan Hawkins,......

Sofia Vergara, the beloved star of “Modern Family,” was notably absent from the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night after an unexpected health issue required a trip to the emergency room. The actress shared the news with her followers on social media, explaining that she was unable......

The European Union has officially approved the new HIV prevention treatment developed by the American pharmaceutical company Gilead. Known as "Yeytuo" in Europe, the drug requires just two injections per year, offering a simpler alternative to the daily pills currently used by most patients.......

Youssef El Azouzi, a Moroccan neurologist, has unveiled a groundbreaking medical device that filters blood from within blood vessels, marking a significant breakthrough for patients with immune deficiencies and chronic infections. The innovation also holds promise for improving organ transplant success......

More than 500 healthcare devices in Morocco, spanning both private and public sectors, have been found exposed online, leaving sensitive patient data vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to research by cybersecurity firm Modat. A growing cybersecurity concern The study highlights a troubling reality:......

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a travel advisory for Americans visiting China, as an outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus rapidly spreads in Guangdong province. The warning follows a surge in infections, with over 7,000 confirmed cases reported in the......

A humanitarian crisis unfolds In the heart of Gaza, families are grappling with a worsening humanitarian crisis as infant formula becomes nearly unattainable. In a makeshift beach tent, three-month-old Muntaha winces as her grandmother feeds her chickpea paste through a syringe. The grainy mixture,......

A Long Island man suffered critical injuries on Wednesday after being pulled into an active MRI machine by the metallic chain necklace he was wearing. Incident details The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, according to Nassau County police. The 61-year-old man reportedly......

A quiet but impactful policy change within the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" threatens to upend the U.S. health care system, potentially leaving emergency rooms (ERs) overwhelmed and nursing homes shuttered. The legislation, passed by Congressional Republicans, reduces the nationwide provider......