Health & Wellness
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FDA Approves First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Kit
In a groundbreaking move, the FDA approved the Teal Wand—the first at-home kit for cervical cancer screening. Users can collect a cervico-vaginal...
Teens’ TikTok Self-Diagnoses Alarm Experts
Mental health content thrives on TikTok and other social platforms—but so does misinformation. Psychologists say teenagers increasingly...
The Rise of AI Therapy Chatbots in Mental Health Support
Mental health apps and AI-driven chatbots have surged in popularity, with individuals seeking 24/7 emotional support on their smartphones....
Trump’s pick for surgeon general promotes wellness, raises vaccine questions, sparking debate
President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Casey Means, has drawn scrutiny for her holistic health focus and past remarks questioning...
FDA approves first drug for rare ovarian cancer, offering new hope to patients
The FDA has approved Avmapki/Fakzynja for a hard-to-treat form of ovarian cancer with KRAS mutations—marking the first therapy specifically...
HIV Programs Slashed, Reversing Epidemic Progress
US HIV/AIDS initiatives face deep budget cuts under the Trump administration, impacting Southern clinics that once led progress in reducing new...
Mental Health Coverage Rules on the Chopping Block
The Trump administration is poised to decide whether to uphold strengthened mental health parity rules. These regulations, enacted last year,...
New RSV Vaccine Sharply Reduces Infant Hospitalizations, Study Shows
A new CDC study reveals that hospitalizations for RSV in infants have dropped significantly—by up to 71%—since the rollout of a maternal vaccine....
VA Health Cuts Draw Fire After Probe Reveals Impact on Veterans
A ProPublica investigation has uncovered extensive cuts to Department of Veterans Affairs health programs, leading to longer wait times and...
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