What is a medical pedicure, and what does it involve?

A medical pedicure is a pedicure procedure that takes place in a sterile clinical setting, rather than a spa or nail technician’s. It is usually performed by a podiatrist or a specially trained foot care specialist, such as a chiropodist. Medical...

Trump Sends Letters to 17 Leading Pharma Companies Outlining Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing Protocol

United States President Donald Trump has contacted 17 pharmaceutical companies, providing them with the step-by-step process he says they must take to lower prescription drug prices in the US to the lowest price offered among other developed...

How Can Pharma Leadership Prepare for the Current Tariff Environment and Potential Changes in 2026?

Key Takeaways A newly imposed 15% tariff on branded pharmaceutical imports from the EU could add $13–$19 billion annually in costs, pressuring margins, pricing strategies, and patient access. The tariff disrupts long-standing tax and manufacturing...

Veterinary scene down under: Pursuing aquatic medicine, plus making inclusion structural

A career in aquatic animal health Whilst there might be plenty of fish in the sea, according to Jo Bannister, BSc, BVMS, MANZCVS (Medicine and Management of Aquaculture Species), a veterinary aquatic pathologist from Perth, there’s a need for more...

Sculptra and Restylane Deliver 9-Month Skin, Confidence Boost Post-Medication Weight Loss

Galderma recently announced final 9-month results from its phase 4 clinical trial confirming that the combination of Sculptra and Restylane Lyft or Contour delivers sustained improvement in facial appearance and high patient satisfaction for...

FDA Changes Opioid Pain Medication Labeling Requirements

FDA announced on July 31, 2025, that it is requiring changes to the safety labeling of all opioid pain medications so that the risks associated with the long-term use of these types of drugs are emphasized and explained. This change comes after...

Medics aim to screen thousands of Gaza children for malnutrition

(Corrects Jana Ayad's age to 7 years old (from 5) in story that ran on June 24, 2024) By Mohammad Salem DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (Reuters) -Medics in Gaza said on Monday they were working to step up screening of young children for severe...

AI is improving cybersecurity in healthcare, but attackers are using it, too

Artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in cybersecurity, and hospitals and healthcare organizations are using AI tools to improve their defenses. Limor Kessem, IBM Consulting’s global lead for cyber crisis management, says the growing...

New study reveals endometriosis affects far more than reproductive health

Published on 01/08/2025 - 13:10 GMT+2 Scientists have uncovered strong links between endometriosis and a wide range of other health conditions, including cancer, Crohn’s disease, and migraines, thanks to advances in big data research....

People don’t live in silos—neither should health programs

How does the WHO view the role of oral health in the broader NCD (non-communicable disease) agenda, particularly in the South-East Asia region? At WHO, we take an integrated approach to public health. Diseases are broadly categorized into...

Health Minister In Closed-Door Meeting With Striking Nurses, Midwives

The Minister of Health, Prof Ali Pate, on Friday, met with the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) and representatives of the Ministry of Labour. The closed-door meeting was part of ongoing negotiations...

Healthy Eating Slows Progression of Chronic Diseases in Older Adults

The food we consume can play a decisive role in the number of chronic illnesses we develop as we age, scientists warn, according to The Independent. A new study reveals that healthy dietary patterns—such as the Mediterranean diet, rich in...

Top 5 pediatric health headlines you missed in July 2025

July 2025 brought new insights and policy shifts with direct implications for pediatric prevention, infectious disease management, and early risk assessment. Key updates include the federal removal of thimerosal from influenza vaccines, strong...

From Aisles to Access: How Grocery-Based Pharmacies are Evolving into Community Health Hubs

As large pharmacy retailers scale back operations, community pharmacies—particularly those embedded within grocery stores—are stepping into expanded roles as accessible healthcare touchpoints. This shift reflects a broader trend toward integrating...

Safeway pharmacists in Washington join union

Pharmacists at a Safeway in Covington, Wash., have joined The Pharmacy Guild/IAM, making it the third pharmacy in the state, and the second Safeway pharmacy, to unionize, the union announced Friday. They follow the lead of Safeway pharmacists in...

AI will power the next generation of medical wearables

Made for ME: Medical aid that’s customised, affordable and inclusive

Medical aid shouldn’t come with a one-size-fits-all label. Because your needs aren’t the same as your neighbour’s. Or your cousin’s. Or your boss’s. This is exactly what Fedhealth Medical Scheme, in partnership with Sanlam (which is endorsing...

RAW: DC: SENATE DEMS PRESSER ON HEALTHCARE CUTS

Common allergy medication's risks outweigh its usefulness

By Asuka Koda, CNN A consumer OTC medicine group notes that products containing diphenhydramine "are not intended for long-term use." Photo: John Nacion/STAR MAX/IPx/AP/File via CNN Newsource Dr Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the...

Health Ministry launches ops to combat smoking, vape

PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has launched Operasi Selamat Paru-Paru (Ops Selamat PaPa) to crack down on smoking and vape offences — paving the way for a possible future ban on vapes. Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that Ops Selamat PaPa...