Faulty Genes Don't Always Lead To Vision Loss, Blindness

Genetics aren’t necessarily destiny for those with mutations thought to always cause inherited blindness, a new study says.

Fewer than 30% of people with these genetic variants wind up blind, even though the faulty genes had been thought to cause blindness in 100% of those with them, according to findings published Dec. 22 in the

Cancer Diet Essential To Protect Against Foodborne Illness, Trial Finds

Doctors always restrict the diet of patients undergoing treatment for blood cancers, to protect them from foodborne illnesses while their immune system is knocked down.

That remains a wise course of action, a new study says.

A diet designed to limit exposure to foodborne pathogens effectively protects patients receiving treatment for...

U.S. Medical School Enrollment Hits Historic Milestone, Surpassing 100,000 Students

More people than ever are entering medical school, and with the number of applicants increasing, it is harder to get in.

For the first time, enrollment in U.S. medical schools surpassed 100,000.

New data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) shows how a record-breaking 2025 class, driven by a surge of first-time ap...

U.S. Teen Substance Use at Historic Lows for Fifth Year, Survey Finds

For the fifth consecutive year, the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a historic low. 

New survey data show that the dramatic decrease in substance use that began during the COVID-19 pandemic has not reversed, signaling a long-term shift in youth behavior.

The National Institute of Health-funded Mon...