Clash Of Drugs Impedes Lung Cancer Treatment, Lowers Survival

Two drugs used in lung cancer treatment appear to be tripping over each other, reducing patients’ chances for a cure, a new study says.

Corticosteroids are commonly prescribed to alleviate cancer-related symptoms in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, researchers said.

But these steroids appear to dampen the effectiveness...

U.S. Hospitals Face Shortages in Essential Staff Due to Foreign Residency Visa Delays

The Trump administration's recent travel and visa restrictions have left some hospitals in the United States without essential staff, according to a report from the Associated Press.

International doctors who were set to start their medical training this week are finding they are stumbling at the last hurdle -- a visa to enter the...

Six Key Traits That Make Someone 'Cool,' Study Finds

What does it take to be considered “cool”? 

A new international study may have the answer — and it turns out cool people tend to act the same way no matter where they live.

Researchers from universities in Chile, the United States and beyond found that people seen as “cool” share six key personality...

Oregon Infants Sickened By Lead in Recalled Target Baby Food

MONDAY, July 7, 2025 — Two babies in Oregon got sick with lead poisoning after eating baby food from Target that was previously recalled, Oregon health officials said.

The food was part of the Good & Gather brand sold at Target stores and made by the company Fruselva. It was recalled back in March, but the Oregon Health Authority...

CDC Now Recommends RSV Vaccine for Some Adults 50+

Adults as young as 50 may now qualify for an RSV vaccine if they have certain health conditions, according to a quiet update from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

This marks a change from the CDC’s previous recommendation, which only offered the shot to people 60 and older who were at high risk, The Asso...