Britain has approved the world’s first gene therapy for sickle cell disease

The recent authorization of the world’s first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease by [...]

Surge in Syphilis Cases Among Newborns in the US Prompts Call for Increased Testing by Health Officials

It is deeply concerning to learn about the significant increase in syphilis cases among newborns, [...]

EPA to enhance safeguards against lead contamination in drinking water following various crises, such as the Flint water crisis

Approximately forty years ago, during a time when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was confronted [...]

Health advisers to review potential new cure for sickle cell disease next week

Sickle cell disease is a debilitating and painful inherited blood disorder that primarily affects Black [...]

Hospital announces death of Maryland man who underwent second pig heart transplant

In a significant setback for the field of xenotransplantation, the second individual to undergo a [...]

Providing medical students with a unique opportunity to witness organ donation could increase diversity among transplant surgeons

In the vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, a unique and transformative program is taking place [...]

Concerns for human health raised by Gaza’s limited water supply

The scarcity of clean water in the Gaza Strip has become a pressing issue, prompting [...]

Elf Bar circumvents US vape import ban with a simple name change

Despite efforts by U.S. regulators to prohibit the importation of Elf Bar, the leading Chinese [...]

Pharmacy staff shortages and overwhelming workloads pose challenges for drugstores as they approach their peak season

The pharmacy counter has become a place where a dose of patience can prove to [...]

Second option for protecting newborns: RSV vaccine recommended during pregnancy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a recommendation for moms-to-be to [...]