New Alzheimer’s Therapy Approved in China, Delivering a Surprise but Raising Questions
The drug targets the connection between the brain and the microbiome
Stories by Andrew Joseph
What a Koala Virus Tells Us about the Human Genome
A study illuminates how genes defend against viral invasions
Vaping-Related Lung Injuries Resemble Chemical Burns
A study of 17 patients with the mysterious illnesses revealed inflammation suggestive of inhaled toxic substances
Congress Revives Ban on Altering the DNA of Human Embryos Used for Pregnancies
Some scientists had called for lifting the ban to allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to evaluate the new technologies
Doctors Prescribe Fewer Opioids after Learning of Patient Deaths
Clinicians were contacted about fatal overdoses
1 in 7 Babies Exposed to Zika in the Womb Have Health Problems
Some of the children looked healthy at birth
FDA Approves Country’s First Marijuana-Based Medicine
The drug will treat two rare forms of epilepsy
Gut Sensor Could Monitor Health—and Beam Results to a Smartphone
The swallowable device looks promising in pigs
After Controversy over Industry Funding, NIH Halts Enrollment in Moderate Drinking Study
The agency is investigating how money for the study was raised and whether it is still worth pursuing
Possible Autism Biomarker Found in Monkeys
Low levels of vasopressin linked to social behavior differences
Panel Recommends FDA Approval of Epilepsy Drug Derived from Marijuana
Decision paves path to the U.S.'s first medication made from marijuana
Surgeon General Urges Public to Carry Overdose-Reversal Medication
The rare public health advisory is aimed at saving opioid users
Columbia’s Dismissal of Prominent Neuroscientist Prompts Demand for Answers
An online petition calls for transparency about the removal of neuroscientist Thomas Jessell
A Drug Widely Used to Treat PTSD Symptoms Has Failed a Rigorous Trial
The medication is currently prescribed for many veterans
Robotic Exoskeletons Show Promise As Tool to Help Kids with Cerebral Palsy Walk Easier
Correcting gait early on may aid mobility
Trump to Declare Opioid Crisis a National Emergency
The announcement came just two days after his top health aide rejected the notion
Cost of Medical Care for Transgender Service Members Would Be Minimal, Studies Show
President Trump announced that the military would no longer allow transgender people to serve, citing “tremendous medical costs”
U.S. Called for New Marijuana Research Bids--but Granted No Approvals
25 applications are still under review
Trump Nominates Jerome Adams As New Surgeon General
The nominee was appointed to his current job by the vice president
After Outcry, White House Budget Preserves Funds to Fight Opioid Epidemic
The president's 2018 proposal offers relatively small trims to drug control office
