Scientists found a way to restore brain cells impaired by a rare genetic disorder
Researchers have been able to reverse the effects of a syndrome that affects brain development in a brain organoid. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on April 24,…
I’ve lost contact with my brother. Is it too late to reach out? | Family
The question Since our mother’s death, my brother and I have had no contact. He lives more than 100 miles away. Our relationship has been very difficult for over 40…
Bird Flu Outbreak in Cattle May Have Begun Months Earlier Than Thought
The bird flu outbreak in American dairy cattle may have begun in January, or even as early as December, a new analysis of genetic data suggests.The Department of Agriculture announced…
New Contraindications to Coadministration of Atazanavir
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) this week recommended new contraindications on the coadministration of the protease inhibitor atazanavir (Reyataz, Bristol-Myers…
‘That’s a Society-Ending Pandemic’: What We Heard This Week
"That's a society-ending pandemic." -- James Lawler, MD, MPH, of the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Global Center for Health Security, on viruses with high case fatality rates and the…
What It’s Like To Have It
ARFID is different from eating disorders that cause people to restrict calories due to a fear of gaining weight or because they have a distorted body image. Instead, people with…
Mandatory Reporting Laws Meant To Protect Children Get Another Look
Kristin Jones More than 60 years ago, policymakers in Colorado embraced the idea that early intervention could prevent child abuse and save lives. The state’s requirement that certain professionals tell…
Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover
Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recoverStroke rehabilitation is an important part of recovery after stroke. Find out what's involved in stroke rehabilitation.By Mayo Clinic StaffStroke rehabilitation: What to…
HCA deploys AI from Augmedix for acute care documentation in EDs
San Francisco-based Augmedix has launched what it says is the first fully-automated, generative AI-powered medical documentation software for emergency departments, and it's already in use at one of the biggest…
Feinstein’s health issues were far more serious than publicly disclosed: What we know
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., attends a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on Capitol Hill Thursday. (Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office on Thursday confirmed that the 89-year-old…