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AI Models Match Doctors on Complex Medical Reasoning, New Study Finds

The research tested artificial intelligence systems against physicians on difficult diagnostic and clinical reasoning tasks.

May 5, 2026

Olympian Allyson Felix Pushes for Paid Sick Leave as a Basic Right

A survey found that 80 percent of employed U.S. caregivers said they could not afford to take a sick day.

May 5, 2026

Fructose in Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity

A new review finds that fructose bypasses key energy-regulating steps in the body, driving fat buildup in the liver and raising cardiovascular risk.

May 5, 2026

Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency and Posts Video Update on Her Health

The country music star told fans she is feeling better but needs more time to recover before returning to the stage.

May 4, 2026

Trump Administration Moves Medical Cannabis to Less Restrictive Drug Schedule

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the reclassification order on April 23, shifting state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law.

May 4, 2026

Supreme Court Blocks Lower Court Ruling Restricting Mifepristone Mail Access

Justice Samuel Alito paused the Fifth Circuit's May 1 decision at least until May 11, keeping mail-order prescriptions available while the FDA conducts its own review.

May 4, 2026

Major Cochrane Review Finds Alzheimer's Amyloid Drugs Offer No Meaningful Benefit

The analysis of 17 trials involving more than 20,000 patients also found the drugs raise the risk of brain swelling and bleeding.

May 4, 2026

Ozempic Linked to 44% Drop in Depression Risk in Large Study

A Swedish study tracking nearly 100,000 people over 13 years found semaglutide users also had 38% fewer anxiety disorders and 47% less substance use hospitalization.

May 4, 2026

Tirzepatide Cuts Death Risk 62% in Heart Procedure Patients

Two new studies presented in Montreal found the GLP-1 drug also improved outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

May 4, 2026

FDA Recalls Single Lot of Xanax XR Over Dissolution Failure

Viatris pulled 60-tablet bottles of 3-milligram tablets with lot number 8177156 after quality testing found the pills may not release medication properly.

May 4, 2026

Washington Health Officials Fear Measles Is Spreading Without Being Detected

Officials in Yakima County are concerned that low vaccination rates may be allowing cases to circulate unidentified across the state.

May 3, 2026

Harvard Study Finds AI Diagnosed Patients More Accurately Than Emergency Room Doctors

The research compared AI diagnostic performance directly against physician assessments in real emergency department cases.

May 3, 2026