Medicine
FDA Approves Second CAR-T Treatment for Cancer
The pricey therapy is designed for adults with advanced lymphoma
STAT
Mental Health
Will Studies of 700 Pro Fighters Help Predict Future Brain Damage?
Researchers hope blood and brain scans may detect new clues
Medicine
An Anarchist Is Teaching Patients to Make Their Own Medications
The goal is to build a DIY movement to undercut high drug prices
Medicine
Cancer "Moon Shot" Effort Nets New Funds with NIH–Pharma Partnership
The $215-million infusion will support immunotherapy work
Public Health
Trump Administration Rescinds Obamacare Birth Control Mandate
Move lets employers cut contraceptive care from insurance benefits
Public Health
Hepatitis A Outbreak Tears through San Diego Homeless Community
The disease is transmitted through contact with feces from an infected person
Medicine
Experimental Drug That Mutes Defective Genes Raises New Hopes
RNA interference systems would target genetic sources and shut down protein production
Policy
U.S. States Clash Over Donated Liver Policy
The comment period for a new federal proposal ends Monday
Public Health
Scientists Are Monitoring West Nile Virus in Los Angeles Using Chickens
The birds are the first line of defense against the disease, cases of which have spiked there this fall
Neuroscience
Brain Stimulation Partly Awakens Patient after 15 Years in Vegetative State
The procedure may not work for others in a similar condition
