Medical cannabis shows minimal proof of enhancing mental health conditions
New research from the University of Sydney indicates that there’s minimal strong evidence supporting the use of medicinal cannabinoids for mental health issues or substance use disorders. The study involved a review of 54 randomized controlled trials from 1980 to 2025, focusing on the use of cannabinoids, the active compounds in cannabis, as a primary […]
Texas prohibits numerous medical devices tied to China due to national security concerns
Millions of people in the U.S. depend on medical devices like pacemakers and infusion pumps for their health. But some of these products, especially those made in China, have raised serious concerns about potential spying and other risks. In January 2025, the FDA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a warning about patient […]
Hackers connected to Iran announce cyberattack on medical technology company Stryker
When people think about cyberattacks, especially in the context of geopolitical issues, it often feels far removed, almost like a fiction. However, a recent cyber incident involving a U.S. medical technology company highlights just how exposed digital systems can be. It begs a personal question: “Are you really safe?” A hacker group linked to Iran […]
ALLEIGH MARRÉ: AAP Fails to Safeguard Children as Medical Agreement Breaks Down
Fox Varian underwent “gender-affirming care” and had a double mastectomy at just 16. Soon after, Varian regretted both the quick decision and the surgery itself, leading to a lawsuit against the doctors involved. This makes her the first person in the U.S. known to have detransitioned, winning a medical malpractice case citing irreversible harm incurred […]
Medical examiner’s heartbreaking finding deepens the case against former Kentucky cheerleader in her baby’s death.
A former cheerleader from the University of Kentucky is now facing more severe charges following the troubling findings of a medical examiner related to the death of her newborn. Laken Snelling was taken into custody in August after her baby was discovered deceased. At the time, she was a senior at the university and performed […]
Iranian hackers believed to be responsible for cyberattack on medical company Stryker
Cyberattack on Stryker Inc. Linked to Iranian Hackers Medical equipment manufacturer Stryker Inc. experienced a cyberattack on Wednesday, suspected to be orchestrated by Iranian hackers. This incident might be identified by security analysts as Iran’s first significant digital assault on a U.S. firm amid ongoing military tensions. According to a report from the Wall Street […]
Mike Fincke shares his experience as an astronaut who was ill during the ISS medical evacuation.
NASA Astronaut Confirms Medical Evacuation Incident On Wednesday, Mike Finke, a NASA astronaut, shared that he was the crew member who became ill, leading to the agency’s first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station. The 58-year-old veteran disclosed that he faced health issues last month, but didn’t specify the nature of his condition. He […]
Tim Walz Administration States Those Teargassed During Riots Receive Medical Leave Funded by Taxpayers
State Program Allows Riot-Exposed Individuals to Claim Benefits In recent testimony, two officials from the administration of Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz indicated that some individuals exposed to tear gas during protests have used those experiences to qualify for state-funded paid family and medical leave. During a hearing on Tuesday, Democratic Representative Cedric Frazier inquired […]
Agreement on youth gender surgery is breaking down among key medical organizations.
Concerns Grow Around Gender Surgery for Minors A recent guest essay in The New York Times suggests that the consensus on gender surgery for younger individuals is beginning to shift. The piece discusses emerging “cracks” in medical consensus as several health organizations in the U.S. revise their policies on treating minors. The essay references a […]
20 states charge prominent medical group with biased science regarding youth gender transitions
Attorneys General Urge AMA to Clarify Stance on Puberty Blockers A group of 20 attorneys general is calling on the American Medical Association (AMA) to clarify its support for puberty blockers in children. They argue that this position seems inconsistent with the AMA’s recent opposition to gender-related surgeries for minors, citing a lack of evidence. […]