A young man developed multiple retinal tears and retinal dialysis after using a massage gun on his eyes weekly for three months, but laser treatment preserved his vision.

Lehigh Valley Health Network's specialty pharmacy alleges Highmark improperly redirects certain high-cost prescriptions, while the insurers' broader contract negotiations could also affect patients' provider access.

At least 10 Medicare Advantage insurers are suing CMS over 2027 star ratings, arguing that unlawful quality measures could reduce billions in future bonus payments.

The American Medical Association urged federal health authorities to reverse a policy allowing pharmacies to compound six unapproved peptides, warning that evidence about their safety and effectiveness remains limited.

The FDA warned three Chinese manufacturers tied to ingredients for U.S. compounded medicines, citing refused records and quality-control concerns, while cautioning that no specific products have been identified.

Warren City Council voted 8-1 against Mercy Health's planned closure of St. Joseph's labor and delivery unit, while ambulance providers reportedly prepared to transfer patients to Boardman.

A CDC-led study found carbapenemase-producing CRE infections among U.S. children rose 92% from 2019 to 2024, while harder-to-treat NDM strains increased more than fourfold.

A study of nearly 100,000 All of Us participants found widespread genetic variants linked to medication response, though researchers stressed the findings show potential exposure—not proof of side effects or treatment failure.

The CDC renewed its Ebola-related entry ban for 30 days, restricting entry for certain foreign nationals recently in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan as holiday travel approaches.

A review by federal researchers found that U.S. infections from Listeria, STEC and Campylobacter have risen, with none of four Healthy People 2030 food-safety targets met.