Medicine News & Breaking Stories

Celebrate America's exceptionalism this Independence Day. Embrace our history, respect the Constitution, and unite to safeguard our nation's future.

Country music legend Willie Nelson pulls out of Outlaw Music Festival due to health concerns, leaving fans worried but hopeful.

Marijuana may be reclassified from Schedule I to Schedule III, changing regulations and potentially impacting taxes and research. Mixed reactions arise.

J.K. Rowling slams the left for harm to children with transgenderism, backed by UK medical study, calling for major changes.

New research suggests that excessive niacin may harm your heart. Avoid supplements and limit niacin in your diet. Important findings.

Griselda Blanco's life was a rise-and-fall story like none other, featuring a rise to power and a tragic end.

Amy Schumer is under fire for calling a film about a Nazi commandant at Auschwitz her "movie of the year".

Celine Dion battles rare and incurable Stiff Person Syndrome, losing control over her muscles and struggling to find effective treatment.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai introduces Gemini, the company's most advanced AI model, with unparalleled performance across various modes of information.

Many people have rage at Thanksgiving dinners due to bitter politics, poor holiday etiquette, and the sweet potato casserole with marshmallows.

Google honors Chinese-Australian physician Victor Chang for his pioneering work in heart transplantation with a Doodle on his birthday.

New diabetes drug Zepbound, also known as tirzepatide, can be sold as a weight-loss drug, helping dieters lose 40-60 pounds.

California lawmakers are proposing a bill that would collect sensitive health information of schoolchildren exempted from vaccinations due to medical reasons. The proposed data collection has raised concerns about the security and privacy of children's medical data. However, experts argue that the importance of preventing outbreaks and epidemics should be weighed against privacy concerns.

Comedian Nate Bargatze's SNL monologue featured jokes about the future, his age, Afrin addiction, and bad reading habits.

LSU hires Anzilla Gilmore as associate vice president for facility and property oversight, bringing over 23 years of experience.

Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy reduces the risk of cardiovascular events by 20%, offering medical benefits beyond weight reduction.

Celine Dion's sister reveals that the singer is struggling with a rare, incurable neurological disorder called Stiff Person Syndrome.

Researchers from South Korea have published two papers describing the potential creation of a room-temperature superconductor known as LK-99. Superconductors are materials that exhibit near-zero electrical resistance and expel magnetic fields, allowing electric charges to move freely through them. Currently, superconductivity only occurs at extremely low temperatures and high pressures, limiting their practical applications. If the South Korean researchers' claims are validated, the room-temperature superconductor could revolutionize various industries by enabling transformative advancements at lower costs and with near-zero energy loss. However, further validation and scrutiny of the research is needed.

The family of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used for medical advancements without her consent, reached a settlement with Thermo Fisher Scientific.

US officials approve Alzheimer's drug Leqembi, allowing insurance coverage.

July 1, 2023: Celebrate doctors, accountants, GST, postal workers, gingersnaps, and jokes.