The FDA approved a subdermal implant (Radiesse) for filling wrinkles and providing volume in the so-called décolleté area -- the area around the neck and upper breasts -- despite concerns...

Regulator sets out new training approach as UK data show persistent disparities in maternal outcomes among ethnic minority women. Medscape News UK Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/regulator-acts-racial-inequalities-maternity-care-2026a1000aqn?src=rss Author : Publish date...

Mike Finn-Kelcey/Imperial College London John Pendry’s kitchen is dominated by a huge photograph of what looks like the view through a kaleidoscope: dizzying shards of purple, green, yellow and white....

An Oxford-developed AI tool identifies high-risk heart patients up to 5 years earlier using CT scans. Press Association Source link : https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/ai-predicts-heart-failure-risk-invisible-heart-fat-2026a1000aqh?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-04-08 15:54:00 Copyright...

An anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike near a popular scenic lookout in Hawaii struck her so hard with a rock that pieces of...

Bipolar disorder has been linked to accelerated biological aging, with increased risks of all-cause mortality and suicide.A retrospective study from Taiwan suggested that bipolar II disorder was associated with an...

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 Source...

High-flow nasal oxygen therapy has been increasingly used for noninvasive respiratory support after cardiac surgery.In the large randomized NOTACS trial, high-flow nasal oxygen therapy didn't improve survival with maintenance of...

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5317dkqnxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author :...

A federal judge Tuesday refused to block filling prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone by mail across the U.S. -- at least for now -- in a setback to Louisiana's...

Atopic dermatitis does not significantly impair academic performance, a study finds. Medscape Medical News Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/atopic-dermatitis-not-linked-poor-academic-performance-2026a1000aot?src=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-04-08 15:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs...

Stanford University researchers modeled what could happen over a quarter-century if Americans no longer took vaccines: 290,000 measles deaths; 23,000 cases of polio paralysis; 41,000 babies born with congenital rubella...

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...

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...

Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Border Patrol agents in Texas detained a doctor who lost his hospital job amid a federal visa pause; the Venezuelan-born physician...

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...

Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis can be a severe, recalcitrant condition, but it has an expanding treatment base. The condition is characterized by thick eosinophilic mucus, nasal polyps, and high recurrence rates....

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...

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 Source link : https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/colorectal-cancer-prevention-sessile-serrated-lesion-2026a1000ap7?src=rss Author...

The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr1e1lgj7qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-04-08 12:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content...