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Health & Medicine
Research, hospitals, nutrition, and the science of staying well.
FDA Licenses the First Freeze-Dried Plasma Product in the U.S.
Regulators approved the country's first freeze-dried plasma, a shelf-stable blood product that could ease transfusion logistics in trauma care and emergency settings.
Health Officials Investigate a Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Produce
Federal investigators are working to pin down the source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak reported across several states, a recurring summertime challenge linked to fresh produce.
FDA Advisory Panel Backs Compounding of Two Peptides, Drawing Expert Caution
A federal advisory committee recommended allowing two peptides to be compounded, but specialists warned the move could be misread as a sign the compounds have been fully vetted.
The Primary Care Shortage Deepens, and Health Systems Scramble to Adapt
A widening gap between the demand for primary care and the supply of physicians is pushing hospitals toward new models of care.
Health Officials Prepare for Respiratory Season With Updated Vaccines
As fall approaches, updated vaccines and clearer guidance aim to blunt the annual wave of respiratory illness.
Telehealth Settles In as a Permanent Fixture of American Medicine
Once an emergency measure, virtual visits have become a routine option, especially for follow-ups and mental health care.
Nutrition Advice Coalesces Around Protein, Fiber, and Whole Foods
Amid endless diet fads, mainstream nutrition guidance is converging on a few durable, unglamorous principles.
Public Health Systems Modernize Data After Hard Pandemic Lessons
Investments in faster, better-connected data aim to help public health agencies detect and respond to threats more quickly.
Rural Communities Fight to Preserve Access to Local Health Care
Hospital closures and clinician shortages threaten care in rural America, spurring creative efforts to keep services within reach.