1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Costco launches weight loss program for members
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Costco members in all 50 states can get access to the new program
Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.
Wegovy weight-loss medication gets FDA approval for use as heart disease prevention drug
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
The injectable semaglutide from Novo Nordisk was shown to reduce risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke.
Nursing schools fast track training to combat shortage: 12-month program a 'win-win'
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
A shortage of over 78,000 registered nurses is projected for next year. Here's where they're needed most.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
Mask mandate dropped in these LA County settings
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health rescinded the mask mandate for all healthcare facilities in the county.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health rescinded the mask mandate for all healthcare facilities in the county.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Elon Musk says first human patient received Neuralink brain implant and is recovering well
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk said the first human to receive a Neuralink cybernetic implant did so on Sunday and is recovering well.
ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect
The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.
The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.
Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Fake Ozempic shots are being sold through legitimate sources, FDA warns
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
Five illnesses have been linked to the fake Ozempic shots, the FDA said.
SoCal Prime Healthcare facilities begin 7-day strike
Starting Wednesday, four Prime Healthcare facilities across Southern California will go on strike for seven days.
Starting Wednesday, four Prime Healthcare facilities across Southern California will go on strike for seven days.
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms, UK study suggests
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Until now, there wasn’t solid evidence for when women could ease back on yearly mammograms.
Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
Nurses at 3 SoCal hospitals begin weekend-long strike through the Thanksgiving holiday
Nurses at West Hills Hospital, Riverside Community Hospital and Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, all walked off the job Wednesday morning.
Nurses at West Hills Hospital, Riverside Community Hospital and Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, all walked off the job Wednesday morning.