A preliminary injunction issued by a federal court has blocked the Trump administration’s initiative to cap the duration of visas for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers at four years. (STAT)
The FDA has initiated a pilot program designed to accelerate the expedited investigational new drug process, aiming to reduce the timeline to first-in-human clinical trials.
Recent U.S. Census data reveals that 26.7 million individuals lacked health insurance coverage in 2025, a figure statistically similar to the previous year.
Following the Lindsay Clancy trial, which highlighted unresolved postpartum psychosis, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D) has advocated for enhanced postpartum care and support systems. (AP)
A recent study found that the use of BPC-157—an unapproved peptide supported by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—surged 33-fold between 2020 and 2026. Often marketed for pain relief and healing, it is frequently combined with TB-500 in a regimen known as a “Wolverine stack.” (Reuters via AOL)
One physician recently opted out of a full-body MRI scan; here is the reasoning behind his decision. (Washington Post)
An analysis conducted by two reproductive policy organizations found that 21.4 million women requiring low-cost or no-cost birth control reside in U.S. counties with restricted access to such services. (NPR)
A lawsuit concerning three retracted studies regarding the safety of the abortion medication mifepristone is scheduled for an arbitration ruling later this month. (Retraction Watch)
Following the U.S. government’s closure of a global air quality monitoring program at its embassies and consulates, air pollution levels have increased, according to research published in PNAS. (PNAS)
A longitudinal study of 13 astronauts revealed mild but temporary cardiac alterations as they transitioned from Earth to simulated Martian gravity over a 164-day spaceflight. (Circulation)
A nationwide cohort study focusing on Korean adults treated for colorectal cancer indicates that the survival benefit derived from initiating statin therapy is minimal. (JAMA Network Open)
Over one-third of social media posts analyzed regarding Alzheimer’s disease blood tests highlighted their utility for asymptomatic screening, a practice that contradicts established medical guidelines. (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society)
What are the consequences when healthcare institutions replace nursing staff with artificial intelligence? (Slate)
National Women’s Soccer League player Savannah DeMelo has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the University of Louisville Health and two physicians, alleging that a failure to diagnose a heart condition led to her on-field cardiac arrest in 2025. (ESPN)
Harold Freeman, MD, a prominent oncology surgeon renowned for dismantling barriers to cancer treatment, has passed away at the age of 93. (New York Times)
A physician’s personal cancer diagnosis profoundly transformed his approach to training future doctors. (STAT)
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