The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just dropped a scary report about superbugs in the U.S. These germs, called “nightmare bacteria,” are getting way harder to kill. From 2019 to 2023, cases jumped big time. Doctors worry because our strongest meds don’t work on them anymore. This could mean more sick people in […]

As flu season looms, parents like Christine Wear are on edge. Her 4-year-old son, Beckett, is still recovering from a terrifying flu complication called acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE). It struck him twice, leaving him unable to move, eat, or talk for a time. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]

President Donald Trump is talking up a little-known drug called leucovorin as a possible fix for autism. He says it could help kids with autism who struggle to speak or connect with others. This comes at a time when families search hard for ways to ease autism symptoms. Autism affects how people communicate and act. […]

A scary bug problem is making news near the US-Mexico border. Mexico found a case of screwworm in cows just 70 miles from the United States. This flesh-eating parasite was wiped out in the US back in the 1960s. But now, it’s back in parts of Mexico. Farmers and officials are on high alert. The […]

On September 22, 2025, the Trump administration announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would notify doctors about a possible link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in children. This claim, led by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has sparked debate due to conflicting […]

The Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (G.W.E.P.) is a vital initiative that trains healthcare workers to care for America’s growing population of older adults. Recently, this program faced a major funding crisis when the Trump administration’s proposed budget for 2026 threatened to eliminate it entirely. However, thanks to restored funds and bipartisan support, G.W.E.P. has been […]

New research highlights the effectiveness of higher doses of semaglutide, a key ingredient in weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, in helping people manage obesity. Two studies published on September 14, 2025, in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal found that a 7.2 mg weekly dose of semaglutide led to greater weight loss compared to […]

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine experts made big changes on Friday. They voted to move away from easy access to COVID-19 vaccines for everyone. Now, people who want one must talk to a doctor first. This new way is called shared clinical decision-making. It means patients and health care providers decide […]

A groundbreaking 15-year study has revealed that more than half of heart attacks in younger women are caused by factors other than blocked arteries, challenging long-held assumptions in medical practice. Published on September 15, 2025, in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the research highlights the need for new approaches to diagnosing and […]