Month: December 2025

A study of more than 45,000 women found that screening women according to their level of risk was as effective in detecting tumors as the one-size-fits-most screening currently recommended. View original article Contributor: Roni Caryn Rabin

The sexually transmitted disease has become increasingly resistant to existing antibiotics. View original article Contributor: Andrew Jacobs

A new study published in JAMA suggests that risk-based breast cancer screening could be a more effective approach than annual mammograms, but some experts fear it would be hard to do in practice. View original article Contributor: Akilah Johnson, Ariana Eunjung Cha

The device advances medicine toward a future that might see tiny robots sent into the body to rewire damaged nerves, deliver medicines and analyze a patient’s cells without surgery. View original article Contributor: Mark Johnson

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox draws on teachings from his Mormon faith to “disagree better.” Studies show his approach could change public attitudes. View original article Contributor: Dana Milbank

An influential advisory panel has recommended dropping the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. This doctor is already seeing the consequences. View original article Contributor: Elana Gordon, Peter Bresnan, Sam Bair, Fenit Nirappil

The FDA has proposed adding bemotrizinol, a new sunscreen ingredient, to the U.S. approval list, which could expand consumer options and help prevent skin cancer. View original article Contributor: Sabrina Malhi

A state epidemiologist said the spike in cases came in the wake of Thanksgiving travel and a lack of vaccinations. At least 16 cases were traced to a church. View original article Contributor: Kelly Kasulis Cho