Geisel School of Medicine Welcomes Jennifer Hunt as New Dean
Dartmouth's medical school steps into a leadership transition as Jennifer Hunt assumes the role of dean.
Aug 3, 2026 · 4 min readHealth
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Medical researchers honored with prestigious 2026 military and shock science awards
Recent scientific ceremonies have recognized breakthrough advancements spanning military medicine, critical care, cell biology, and genetics.
Aug 3, 2026 · 4 min readNew York’s Medical Aid-in-Dying Law Advances Amid Court Battles
New York's medical aid-in-dying law advances as religious groups secure an injunction and separate lawsuits test the statute.
Aug 3, 2026 · 4 min readVanderbilt Health Expands Access With New Acute Care and Regional Projects
The health system has opened a new acute care center at One Hundred Oaks while advancing a separate joint rehabilitation hospital project…
Aug 3, 2026 · 4 min readFDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Combo of Acetaminophen and Naproxen
A new dual-action medication joins pharmacy shelves, merging two common pain relievers into a single fixed-dose pill.
Aug 2, 2026 · 5 min readThe Mounting Financial, Mental, and Institutional Toll of Cancer Care
An examination of how financial toxicity, psychological distress, and sluggish NIH funding compound the challenges of modern oncology.
Aug 2, 2026 · 4 min readStanford Medicine Names Joseph Liao New Chair of Urology
As Stanford installs Joseph Liao to lead its urology department, recent breakthroughs in diagnostics, surgical tools, and cancer mechanics highlight rapid advances…
Aug 1, 2026 · 4 min readGW, MFA and UHS Finalize Transaction to Transition Clinical Services
A completed multi-party transaction between George Washington University, the Medical Faculty Associates, and Universal Health Services marks a profound structural shift for…
Aug 1, 2026 · 4 min readMedical AI should be built with healthcare, not around it
As technology companies and health systems race to deploy artificial intelligence, the push is on to integrate tools directly into clinical workflows…
Aug 1, 2026 · 4 min readBridging Gaps in Health Tech Through Community-Led Design
Institutions and grassroots advocates are shifting away from top-down digital rollouts, striving instead to align health technology directly with community goals and…
Jul 31, 2026 · 5 min readHeat‑Safety Playbook for Summer Crowds: How to Stay Cool and Healthy
Public‑health officials and local stations share guidance on preventing heat‑related illness at festivals, parks and sporting events this summer.
Jul 29, 2026 · 4 min readLegionnaires' Disease Cluster Grows on Manhattan's Upper East Side
Health officials confirm at least 28 cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to Upper East Side buildings, prompting citywide testing and remediation efforts.
Jul 29, 2026 · 4 min readGreen Bay launches community diaper drive with 50,000‑diaper target
Local groups in Green Bay, Wisconsin, aim to collect 50,000 disposable diapers by Friday, sparking widespread regional coverage.
Jul 29, 2026 · 3 min readToledo family mourns loss of five loved ones in suspected carbon‑monoxide tragedy
A mother and her four children, along with a grandmother, died after carbon monoxide was detected in their home, prompting a city‑wide…
Jul 29, 2026 · 4 min readSixth Fatality Confirmed in Upper East Side Legionnaires' Outbreak
Health officials say the death toll from the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster has risen to six, with more than 80…
Jul 29, 2026 · 4 min readJohnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion settlement to end talc baby‑powder cancer lawsuits
The pharmaceutical giant offered a multibillion‑dollar deal to resolve thousands of claims that its talc products caused ovarian cancer.
Jul 29, 2026 · 3 min readDeath certificate confirms newborn found dead at Michigan’s Electric Forest festival was a girl
Records released show the infant discovered in a porta‑potty at the Electric Forest event was female, prompting a dignified burial plan.
Jul 28, 2026 · 4 min readU.S. Ebola patient fully recovers and leaves Frankfurt hospital
The American survivor, treated in Frankfurt, has been released after completing isolation and intensive care.
Jul 28, 2026 · 3 min read