"While West Nile virus remained the most prevalent arboviral threat in 2024, causing over 90% of reported cases, the tick-borne Powassan virus quietly set a new record for annual infections,…
"Outdoor workers can inhale many times more fine particulate matter than sedentary adults in the same area, making them exceptionally vulnerable to wildfire smoke. Washington’s unique wildfire smoke standard aims…
"Every day spent in a hospital bed erodes muscle, and for heart transplant candidates, this loss can disqualify them from the very surgery they are waiting for. An innovative inpatient…
"Artificial intelligence should not be licensed to practice medicine independently; instead, generative AI should be governed within existing professional accountability structures rather than treated as a separate practitioner." This pivotal…
"Lawmakers are wrestling with how to translate complex hospital pricing data into actionable information for patients, with key bills diverging on whether online estimators or direct price listings should satisfy…
"After two decades of off-label use, the FDA’s approval of Lytenava for wet AMD signifies a crucial shift toward formalized safety and quality oversight for a widely used treatment, though…
"Athlete safety is paramount, and even the most anticipated finals must yield to the undeniable risks posed by severe weather, including heavy rain and lightning." The highly anticipated women’s singles…
"Scientists have identified a crucial molecular switch, a complex interplay between TRPV2 and CB2R receptors, that dictates how infection-fighting neutrophils are directed to sites of inflammation and, critically, how they…
"This venture fund represents a significant step in bridging the gap between promising technological innovation and real-world clinical application, though patients should understand these are developmental tools, not yet standard…
"Ohio’s top health official has declared a measles outbreak, marking the state’s third such event in seven months, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by the highly contagious virus, particularly among…
