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'4/8/2026 12:17:44 PM'

HIV No Longer Absolute Barrier to Breastfeeding

The shift reframes infant feeding as a discussion of risk rather than prohibition. Medscape Medical News

'4/8/2026 11:05:28 AM'

The Controversy Over Proton Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Does the evidence line up with the buzz surrounding the use of proton therapy to treat prostate cancer? Medscape Medical News

'4/8/2026 8:10:23 AM'

Regulator Acts on Racial Inequalities in Maternity Care

Regulator sets out new training approach as UK data show persistent disparities in maternal outcomes among ethnic minority women. Medscape News UK

'4/8/2026 7:54:10 AM'

AI Predicts Heart Failure Risk From ‘Invisible’ Heart Fat

An Oxford-developed AI tool identifies high-risk heart patients up to 5 years earlier using CT scans. Press Association

'4/8/2026 7:33:19 AM'

Decade-Long Health Benefits Seen After Sleeve Gastrectomy

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy leads to substantial weight loss, improved quality of life, and high patient satisfaction among most adults with severe obesity even after 10 years. Medscape Medical News

'4/8/2026 7:05:00 AM'

AD Not Linked to Poor Academic Performance in Adolescents

Atopic dermatitis does not significantly impair academic performance, a study finds. Medscape Medical News

'4/8/2026 6:04:46 AM'

Can Vitamin D Promote a Healthier Gut in IBD?

Vitamin D supplementation is linked to less disease activity and inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease and may restore healthy interactions between the immune system and the gut. Medscape Medical News

'4/8/2026 5:47:45 AM'

Inside the Quest to Predict Disease Before Symptoms Strike

From smartwatches to DNA fragments, scientists are building a ‘dashboard’ for human health, but a high-profile trial shows how difficult it is to prove the tech can save lives. Medscape Medical News

'4/8/2026 5:27:27 AM'

US FDA Approves Waters' At‑home Cervical Cancer Screening Kit

Lab equipment maker Waters said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug ⁠Administration has cleared its at-home cervical cancer screening kit for use with an ⁠approved HPV test. Reuters Health Information

'4/8/2026 5:22:11 AM'

US FDA Warns Medline Over Defective Heart Procedure Syringes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has told medical device maker Medline that its syringes used in heart procedures ⁠are defective and warned the company of penal actions. Reuters Health Information

'4/8/2026 4:49:42 AM'

CRC Prevention: Sessile Serrated Lesion Detection Is Key

A large study of adult colonoscopies found sessile serrated lesion detection rate was significantly associated with lower risk for postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer. Medscape Medical News

'4/8/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Early Oral Antibiotics: A Safe Shift in Bone Infections

Early switching from intravenous to oral treatment does not compromise treatment success in children with bone and joint infections and may reduce the risk for complications. Medscape News UK

'4/8/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Functional Seizures Linked to Higher Risk for Mortality

The risk for mortality is around twofold higher in patients with functional seizures than in those without seizure disorders but remains substantially lower than that in those with epileptic seizures. Medscape News UK

'4/8/2026 4:00:00 AM'

Home-Based Hypnotherapy May Benefit Kids With Abdominal Pain

Home-based guided hypnotherapy added to usual care may help children with functional abdominal pain or irritable bowel syndrome achieve earlier relief at 3 and 6 months than usual care alone. Medscape News UK

'4/8/2026 3:28:46 AM'

AI Scientist in Publishing: Is Peer Review Being Outpaced?

An AI system completes the full research cycle and passes peer review, but experts warn that limited oversight and unclear standards raise the risk for compromised scientific quality. Medscape News Europe

'4/8/2026 3:20:36 AM'

Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight Tied to Learning Challenges

Individuals born preterm or with low birth weight had a lower IQ and struggled more with subjects such as reading and math in school. Medscape Medical News

'4/8/2026 2:23:26 AM'

Suspended CDC Lab Testing May Cause Delays, Local Strain

Methods and standards for alternative options may vary. Medscape Medical News

'4/8/2026 1:37:12 AM'

Pediatric Chest X-Rays for Common Illness Drop With Program

Use of the imaging tests fell from 34.3% of all ED respiratory visits at baseline to 21.1% with a four-part intervention. Medscape Medical News

'4/8/2026 1:15:00 AM'

Antarctic Winter: An ER Doctor’s 13-Month Mission

After a year isolated at Concordia, the emergency physician realized her 90-hour weeks were unsustainable; she returned to Rennes, cut clinical hours to 60%, and prioritized well-being. Medscape News Global

'4/8/2026 12:48:35 AM'

PSA Often Unchanged With Enzalutamide Progression

A stable PSA level does not rule out progression in men taking enzalutamide for advanced prostate cancer. Medscape Medical News