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A new investigation spotlights 'dark nutrition' in ultra-processed foods. Here is what it means, why labels mislead, and how to spot it.
On October 19, 2026, the FDA granted accelerated approval to dostarlimab (Jemperli) for MSI-H/dMMR locally advanced rectal cancer. For some patients, that means avoiding chemo, radiation, and surgery entirely.
Patients report that some generic oxycodone feels weaker. Here is what is known, what is not, and how to respond safely.
A record European heat wave killed an estimated 50,000 people. Many deaths involved medications that impair sweating or hydration. Here is what to know.
A debate over the hepatitis B birth dose intensified in 2026. Here is what changed, what the evidence says, and what parents should know.
The FDA approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen) on October 20, 2026, the first antisense drug for chronic hepatitis B. Here is who qualifies, how it works, and why most patients still stay on their old medicine.
Ketamine clinics are expanding fast. Here is what the evidence supports, the risks, and who should not try it.
U.S. measles cases more than doubled in 2026 as outbreaks spread. Here is who is at risk, how to check your immunity, and what to do if you were exposed.
If your Medicare Advantage plan is ending, you have a short window to switch. Here is how to know, your options, and the deadlines that matter.
Medicare may scale back coverage of remote patient monitoring devices. Here is who is affected, what devices are at risk, and how to prepare.
NSAIDs like meloxicam can cause serious kidney, heart, and bleeding problems in older adults. Here is what to know and safer alternatives.
Merck and Moderna released promising melanoma mRNA vaccine trial data in October 2026, showing reduced recurrence and death. Here is what the results mean and when patients might access it.
The FDA approved the first once-weekly insulin for children and teens with type 2 diabetes in October 2026. Here is how it works, who it helps, and what to watch.
Pain scales are subjective and often misunderstood. Here is why saying '8' backfires and a script to communicate pain so clinicians actually hear you.
The White House announced a Women's Health Initiative. Here is what it funds, what it skips, and what it means for patients.
Columbia researchers found 47% of 9/11 first responders developed COPD-like obstructive lung disease 25+ years after exposure. Here's the screening protocol and prevention strategies.
The Trump administration's FY27 budget proposes a flat $500 rebate for ACA marketplace enrollees. We break down who qualifies, how much you'll save, and what it means for dental and vision riders.
A benchmark study found AI chatbots misdiagnose depression 32% of the time. Here's when to trust them and when to insist on human care.
