Los Angeles County and partners plan software that would screen hospital patients for financial aid automatically, without applications, to prevent medical debt.

An adult in central North Carolina died of flu complications in early October, the state's first reported flu death of the 2026–27 season.

The FDA approved Tecentriq plus chemotherapy after surgery for stage III dMMR colon cancer after a trial halved the risk of recurrence or death.

Caribou Biosciences is ending its off-the-shelf CAR-T programs after failing to fund a phase 3 lymphoma trial. What patients should know.

FDA gave AbbVie's Temab-A two breakthrough designations for advanced colorectal and lung cancers. What the status means and what patients should know.

NCCN released its first pediatric bone sarcoma guidelines, urging specialist teams for children and teens with Ewing sarcoma. What parents should know.

Teens who needed gynecologic care had a 41% higher rate of chronic pelvic pain as adults in an Ontario study. What parents should watch for.

A BMJ study of 624,713 Swedish births linked HPV vaccination before pregnancy to 15% lower odds of very preterm birth. What families should know.

A new House bill would replace No Surprises Act arbitration with a median in-network payment standard. What it could mean for premiums and bills.

A mother's armpits swelled after each of her four pregnancies, and milk came from her hair follicles when pressed. Doctors found extra breast tissue.