Medical Facts

Kennedy's Nomination and the Future of Public HealthRobert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, is currently navigating a series of crucial meetings as he seeks to secure...

Cystic-fibrosis Breakthrough Changes Lives In a groundbreaking article by Sarah Zhang for The Atlantic, the story of a cystic-fibrosis breakthrough that changed everything is brought to light. As health reporters, the focus is often on...

Global Health Trends to Monitor in 2025As we approach the new year, the global health landscape continues to be fraught with challenges and uncertainties. From the resurgence of H5N1 bird flu to the relentless...

Biotech Industry Faces Uncertainty in 2025As we look ahead to 2025, the biotech industry is gearing up for a year filled with surprises and challenges. With the possibility of Donald Trump starting his second...

State Legislatures Lead the Charge in AI Regulation Amid Federal InactionState lawmakers across the country are taking a stand against the federal government's delay in regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Frustrated with the lack of...

Healing the Broken Medical System: Catholic Health Association's Call to ActionIn a time of reflection and renewal, Sister Mary Haddad, the president and chief executive officer of the Catholic Health Association of the United...

Blood stem cell transplants have long been a crucial tool in the treatment of blood cancers, offering hope for survival and even cure in some cases. However, a recent shift in medical practice has...

Bill Hall, a 71-year-old gay man living alone in Seattle, has been fighting for his life for 38 years after contracting HIV in 1986. Battling depression, heart disease, diabetes, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, kidney cancer, and...

The Impact of Retractions on Social Media: A Closer LookRetractions are an integral part of the scientific process, highlighting the self-correcting nature of research. Journals retract flawed papers to prevent the spread of misinformation...

Exploring the Impact of 'Christmas In July' on HealthIn 1980, Denny Buehler, a 24-year-old man with leukemia, needed a bone marrow transplant that was not available in Cincinnati. He had to travel to Seattle...