Family Recordings Help ICU Patients Stay Oriented
Recorded family voices helped reduce delirium in critically ill patients.
Health & Medicine
FDA Faces Pressure to Approve Non-Opioid Pain Drugs
System barriers slow progress toward safer, effective non-opioid pain treatments.
FDA Scales Back Fluoride Use for Kids
The federal agency is limiting fluoride supplements amid new safety concerns.
West Nile Virus Detected in Southern Spain
Health alert issued after West Nile virus found near homes.
Students Hospitalized After Ingesting Kratom
Multiple students fell ill after consuming unregulated plant-based kratom.
Appeals Court Revives West Virginia Opioid Lawsuit
Appeals court orders renewed trial against distributors in the state.
COVID in Pregnancy Linked to Child Development Risks
Researchers find prenatal COVID exposure may raise child developmental disorder risk.
Study: Obesity Risks Change with Age and Sex
New research shows obesity-related disease risks shift across age and sex groups.
Semaglutide Found to Protect Heart Health
Study finds semaglutide reduces major heart risks beyond its weight loss effects.
Ancient Gene Mutation Explains Norovirus Resistance
Scientists uncover how a prehistoric FUT2 gene variant protects some people from Norovirus.