Wildcard

  • The first pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person. But we’re still a long way from solving organ shortages
    World’s first gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a human marks a xenotransplantation breakthrough, yet critical challenges and ethical debates persist.

  • How Primary Care Is Being Disrupted: A Video Primer
    Primary care is in flux—over 100 million lack access yet demand surges, reshaping how we meet doctors and the future of patient care. Julie Appleby analyzes the impacts.

  • When can my baby drink cow’s milk? It’s sooner than you think
    WHO now advises cow’s milk is safe for formula-fed babies at six months, coupled with iron-rich solids for healthy growth.

  • No, COVID-19 vaccines don’t cause ‘turbo cancer’
    COVID-19 vaccines are safe and do not cause “turbo cancer”—debunking the myths with evidence.

  • Could my glasses be making my eyesight worse?
    New to glasses or need a stronger prescription? Here’s why your bare-eye vision feels worse and how to ensure optimal sight and eye health.

  • A person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?
    CDC alerts on H5N1 bird flu case in Texas after cow-to-human transmission, raising pandemic concerns despite low human contagion risk.

  • Lost for words? Research shows art therapy brings benefits for mental health
    Art therapy helps express emotions non-verbally, aiding those with mental and physical health issues, including youth in hospital care, by reducing distress and restrictive practices.

  • Evidence doesn’t support spinal cord stimulators for chronic back pain – and they could cause harm
    Despite extensive use, a recent Four Corners episode casts doubt on spinal cord stimulators for back pain, citing lack of benefit, serious risks, and high costs.

  • More research shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe for young adults
    CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccines safe for youth; no link to heart inflammation or sudden cardiac death. Get vaccinated to prevent severe illness.

  • New research suggests intermittent fasting increases the risk of dying from heart disease. But the evidence is mixed
    Intermittent fasting’s heart health risk rises, but results are mixed—RCTs versus observational studies debated.

  • Vaccines and cancer: The myth that won’t die
    Rising cancer rates spark baseless claims linking COVID-19 vaccines to the disease, despite clear evidence debunking these myths.

  • Overdosing on Chemo: A Common Gene Test Could Save Hundreds of Lives Each Year
    Chemotherapy’s Hidden Danger: A common gene test could prevent hundreds of deaths from chemo drug overdoses each year, yet it’s vastly underutilized.

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