Faulty Genes Don't Always Lead To Vision Loss, Blindness

Genetics aren’t necessarily destiny for those with mutations thought to always cause inherited blindness, a new study says.

Fewer than 30% of people with these genetic variants wind up blind, even though the faulty genes had been thought to cause blindness in 100% of those with them, according to findings published Dec. 22 in the

Cancer Diet Essential To Protect Against Foodborne Illness, Trial Finds

Doctors always restrict the diet of patients undergoing treatment for blood cancers, to protect them from foodborne illnesses while their immune system is knocked down.

That remains a wise course of action, a new study says.

A diet designed to limit exposure to foodborne pathogens effectively protects patients receiving treatment for...

New AI Tool May Help ICU Patients Get the Nutrition They Need

Critically ill patients who need breathing machines often miss getting enough nutrition, especially during the first few days in intensive care.

Now, a new study suggests artificial intelligence (AI) could help doctors spot that problem sooner.

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City reported that ...

U.S. Medical School Enrollment Hits Historic Milestone, Surpassing 100,000 Students

More people than ever are entering medical school, and with the number of applicants increasing, it is harder to get in.

For the first time, enrollment in U.S. medical schools surpassed 100,000.

New data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) shows how a record-breaking 2025 class, driven by a surge of first-time ap...

U.S. Teen Substance Use at Historic Lows for Fifth Year, Survey Finds

For the fifth consecutive year, the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a historic low. 

New survey data show that the dramatic decrease in substance use that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has not reversed, signaling a long-term shift in youth behavior.

The National Institute of Health-funded Mon...

Trump Administration Seeks to Cut Funding for Transgender Youth Care

Medical care for transgender kids could soon become much harder to access with Trump administration health officials planning to penalize hospitals and doctors who offer it.

Under proposed new rules from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), hospitals that offer treatments such as puberty blockers or surgeries to transgen...

CBD Use Is Common on College Campuses, New Research Shows

CBD products are fast becoming a common part of college life, with nearly half of students saying they’ve tried them at least once, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

A survey of more than 4,100 undergraduates revealed that 48% had used CBD, often in social settings with friends. More than 29% said they use CBD...

Holiday Carbon Monoxide Risks Families Should Know

Holiday gatherings often mean more cooking, heating and travel, but they can also raise the risk of a dangerous threat many people never see or smell: Carbon monoxide.

So far this holiday season, the New Jersey Poison Control Center has helped care for 58 people, including children, who were exposed to carbon monoxide (CO), officials said....

Doctors' Questionnaires Confusing To Patients, Create Misleading Responses

Ever felt your eyes glazing over as you fill out the questionnaire you’ve been given by a doctor’s receptionist, trying to make heads or tails of it before your appointment?

You’re not alone, a new study says.

Confusion over symptom questionnaires is common, and likely hampers efforts to diagnose and treat physical ...

Misconceptions Over Preventing Peanut Allergy Persist Among Parents, Study Shows

Feeding babies foods containing peanut as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy.

But many parents remain confused about this tactic and require more support to get it right, according to results published Dec. 18 in JAMA Network Open.

Mistaken beliefs lead some parents to refuse or delay steps that could prevent ...

Specific Symptoms of Middle-Age Depression Tied To Later Dementia Risk

Depression in middle age has previously been linked to an increased risk of dementia.

But this relationship appears to be driven by a small cluster of six specific symptoms, rather than by depression overall, according to new research in The Lancet Psychiatry.

Focusing on these six symptoms might help people struggling with ...

Reversing Prediabetes Key To Protecting Heart Health, Experts Say

People on the verge of type 2 diabetes can cut their risk of death from heart disease by more than 50% if they bring their blood sugar levels back to normal, a new study says.

Patients with prediabetes reduced their heart risk by up to 58% when they successfully lowered their blood sugar, researchers reported in The Lancet Diabetes &am...