“When the Medicine Outlives the Patient”
After a loved one’s death, unused medicines raise practical and emotional questions. Safe disposal protects others and honors care without passing risk forward.
After a loved one’s death, unused medicines raise practical and emotional questions. Safe disposal protects others and honors care without passing risk forward.

Research suggests rosacea patients with higher dietary antioxidant intake may show lower oxidative stress, supporting nutrition as a complementary factor alongside medical care.

Filipino researchers found enzymes in coconut water that can naturally dissolve kidney stones, offering a safe, non-invasive, and accessible alternative to surgery or strong medications.

A B.C. psychologist says two decades of addiction research were overlooked as the government ends its drug decriminalization trial, sparking debate on science and policy.

Alberta launches triage liaison physicians in ERs to help manage overcrowding; doctors support the role but stress it must be fully resourced to succeed.

A leading scientist questioned recent microplastics findings in human tissues, sparking pushback and debate among researchers over methods and evidence, highlighting the evolving nature of science.

A U.S.-backed hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau will proceed despite ethical backlash from scientists and health advocates, raising questions about consent and global research standards.

The U.S. has dropped specific drink limits in its dietary guidelines, replacing them with advice to “consume less alcohol,” a broader and more ambiguous message.

New research finds no credible link between acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy and autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders, affirming safety when used as directed.

Studies suggest regular consumption of high-fat cheese may be associated with a modestly lower risk of dementia, but evidence is observational and not proof of causation.

Africa CDC signs a strategic partnership with Informa Markets to expand CPHIA and strengthen public health events across Africa, enhancing reach, sustainability, and health dialogue.

California is seeing rising flu activity driven by the H3N2 subclade K strain, with increased hospitalizations; officials urge vaccination, testing, and antiviral treatments.

The FDA delayed review of two drugs in its National Priority Voucher program due to safety and efficacy concerns, underscoring tension between fast-track ambitions and thorough evaluation.

Measles cases in South Carolina have more than doubled in a week, spreading across communities and prompting quarantines as health officials urge timely vaccination.

A tribunal ruling involving an NHS trans workplace case has increased calls for clearer national guidance, as health leaders consider how legal decisions translate into daily practice.

A preschool-aged child in eastern Virginia died from flu complications, the first pediatric flu death of the 2025–26 season, prompting health officials to urge vaccination and preventive measures.

A major new analysis finds no link between taking paracetamol during pregnancy and autism, countering unproven claims and offering reassurance to expectant parents.

Three local children in Snohomish County tested positive for measles, triggering an outbreak tied to out-of-state exposure. Officials urge checking vaccination status and monitoring symptoms.

The agriculture secretary says a healthy meal can cost $3. The claim has sparked debate over food prices, access, and the everyday realities of American households.

President Trump rolled out the “Great Healthcare Plan,” a broad healthcare framework proposing drug price reforms, direct payments to consumers, transparency, and insurance changes.

Emails reveal how HHS under Secretary RFK Jr. awarded $1.6M to a contentious vaccine study, prompting ethical debate and eventual cancellation after international criticism.

Measles cases in South Carolina have surged to 558, largely in Spartanburg County, with hundreds in quarantine. Health officials urge vaccination and continued public health efforts.

New research in The Lancet and expert reviews find no credible evidence that paracetamol use during pregnancy causes autism, reinforcing its safety when used as directed.

A measles outbreak in South Carolina has rapidly doubled in recent days, with hundreds of cases and spread into several other states, prompting quarantines and heightened public health vigilance.