Latest Medical research News

Years of research laid the groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots

Oct. 02, 2023 12:29 PM EDT

The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded Monday to two scientists whose work led to the mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. As countries prepared to roll out those shots, The Associated Press took a look at how the vaccines were developed so quickly. Below follows the original story,...

The Navy will start randomly testing SEALs and special warfare troops for steroids

Sep. 29, 2023 14:20 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November, taking a groundbreaking step that military leaders have long resisted. Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander of Naval Special...

Today in History: September 28, Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin

Sep. 29, 2023 10:39 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Thursday, Sept. 28, the 271st day of 2023. There are 94 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 28, 1928, Scottish medical researcher Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first effective...

University of Kentucky cancer center achieves highest designation from National Cancer Institute

Sep. 15, 2023 15:38 PM EDT

The University of Kentucky's Markey Cancer Center has achieved the highest level of recognition from the National Cancer Institute — a status that will further bolster research and patient care in a state plagued by some of the nation's highest cancer rates, campus officials said Friday. ...

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Sep. 15, 2023 12:18 PM EDT

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ___ There is no...

Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms in a study that paves the way for possible US approval

Sep. 15, 2023 00:56 AM EDT

The psychedelic drug MDMA can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers reported in a new study published Thursday. The company sponsoring the research said it plans later this year to seek U.S. approval to market the drug, also known as ecstasy, as a PTSD...

Editorial Roundup: Georgia

Sep. 14, 2023 15:23 PM EDT

Dalton Daily News. September 13, 2023. Editorial: Get your flu shot It’s that time of year again for flu shots. Health care experts say it is not too early to get your flu shot. Here are the recommendations from the Centers for Disease...

The iPhone 12 emits too much radiation and Apple must take it off the market, French agency says

Sep. 13, 2023 23:11 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — French regulators ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12, saying it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European Union standards for exposure. The company disputed the findings and said the device complies with regulations. The French government...

St. John’s and Rutgers to play charity exhibition game to benefit pediatric cancer research

Sep. 11, 2023 23:39 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — St. John’s and Rutgers will play an exhibition game for charity in October to benefit the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund at the V Foundation. Just more than two weeks before the college basketball regular season tips off, new coach Rick Pitino and the...

Ill worker rescued from reseach station in Antarctica now in a hospital in Australia

Sep. 09, 2023 23:56 PM EDT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian who fell ill while working at an Antarctic research station is now in a hospital in Australia after being rescued by an icebreaker, a government agency said Sunday. The icebreaker RSV Nuyina’s round trip between the Australian Antarctic...