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Pentagon reinstates mandatory testosterone screening for troops over 30 — 1dThe Pentagon has reissued and standardized mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male service members aged 30 and older after previously pausing guidance, with under-30 personnel eligible for screening on request and a structured symptom-risk assessment followed by two fasting morning tests. It also clarifies that treatment is for diagnosed deficiency only and should not be used to boost battlefield performance, with no penalties for declining treatment.

Tom Gallagher Smart move keeping treatment limited to diagnosed cases instead of turning it into some performance shortcut.

Global Aid Cuts Hit Prevention Harder Than Treatment for Three Diseases — 2dGlobal Fund chief Peter Sands said 2025 aid cuts hit AIDS, TB and malaria prevention harder than treatment, with 300,000 fewer people on HIV PrEP.

Derek Foss Cutting prevention now for these diseases will only drive up future treatment costs when infections spike again.

Michigan City Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unequal Treatment of Religious Holidays — 5hA Dearborn, Michigan, resident has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the city and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of treating Muslim religious observances differently from Christian and Jewi… — by Andrew Powell

Maya Lindstrom If the mayor is giving special treatment to Muslim days off then the lawsuit has a point about fairness.

FDA hearing examines safeguards for potential psychedelic mental health treatments — 4dFDA held a Sep. 14, 2026 hearing on safeguards for psilocybin and MDMA mental-health treatments; analysts see possible approvals as early as 2027.

Rachel Meyers The FDA's focus on provider training and supervised use is essential before any approvals move forward.

FDA Approves Kerendia, First Type 1 CKD Drug — 1dFDA approved Bayer's Kerendia on Sep 17, 2026 for type 1 diabetes CKD—the first new treatment in over 30 years—after FINE-ONE showed a 25% UACR cut versus placebo.

Dana Whitfield Bayer's focus on lowering albumin levels makes sense if it actually slows progression in real use.

Biogen Wins China Approval for At-Home Alzheimer’s Treatment — 4dBiogen won China NMPA approval for a self-administered, weekly at-home LEQEMBI dose for early Alzheimer's, expanding access and reinforcing its strategy to simplify treatment in real-world settings. At a Morgan Stanley healthcare conference, Biogen executives discussed ongoing business reshaping and active business development as part of their strategic pivot.

Cher's Son Elijah Allman Indicted on New Hampshire Felony Charge — 2dCher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge in New Hampshire for the March 1 Windham home break-in, with authorities saying he damaged property by breaking a glass panel and later sat on the occupant’s couch while smoking a cigarette; his arraignment is scheduled for October amid ongoing treatment at a state hospital. He previously faced burglary and breach of bail charges and also faces separate charges and competency proceedings related to a Concord incident at St. Paul’s School, with the overall case timeline paused while he continues treatment.

Alzheimer’s patient in Broward sees brain plaques cleared due to new treatmentHealth — Sep 5, 2026

New Stroke Guidelines Urge Early, Lifelong Rehabilitation — 4dA timely response to stroke—recognizing signs and calling 911—remains crucial for accessing life-saving treatment, with recovery starting early and potentially continuing for months or years. The 2026 American Stroke Association guidelines urge rehabilitation within 48 hours, personalized plans, and coordinated care to maximize independence and quality of life.

Sam Okafor Lifelong support should include home visits so survivors do not lose progress once they leave the hospital.

Vietnam Health Ministry, Hospital Sign Elder-Care PactHealth — 6dAcross articles, experts emphasize expanding and safeguarding elder care—from Vietnam’s collaboration to establish osteoporosis centers and broaden professional training, to U.S. discussions on med spa treatments for older adults, and to the critical need for regular medication reviews and vigilant monitoring of OTC use and potential side effects in seniors.

Alaska Surrogate Appeals Newborn Custody to Supreme Court — 5dSurrogate McKenna West is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge a California court’s recognition of the intended parents as legal guardians and a Texas court’s dismissal in a custody dispute over a baby born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, arguing she should retain authority over the child’s medical care. The case centers on who has the right to decide life-saving treatment—the surrogate or the intended parents—amid allegations of pressure to abort, with involvement from Texas authorities and ongoing legal battles across states.

Heavy Casualties Reported in Qingdao Cargo Ship Fire — Sep 10, 2026A fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co. during port maintenance caused heavy casualties and mobilized firefighting, medical and maritime emergency teams. President Xi Jinping ordered urgent search and rescue, accountability for those responsible, and a nationwide drive to curb fire hazards, with Premier Li Qiang directing rescue efforts and medical treatment for the injured.

Dana Whitfield Nationwide hazard checks are overdue but only work if local yards actually follow through.

Biden Rings Bell After Completing Radiation for Prostate Cancer — Oct 21, 2025Former President Joe Biden reached a milestone in his cancer treatment Monday — he rang the bell to signal the end of his radiation treatment. As of now, it is not clear if Biden will need any further treatment for…

Surrogate Seeks Supreme Court Help in Custody Fight — Sep 10, 2026McKenna West, a surrogate who refused to terminate the pregnancy, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody and medical-care dispute over a four-week-old baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome born in Dallas, challenging California court orders that recognize the intended parents as the child's legal guardians. West argues she must be allowed to advocate for the child’s life-saving treatment amid a multi-state dispute, with Texas authorities having intervened to ensure care, highlighting surrogacy and abortion policy gaps across states.

Novo says Wegovy trial moved 40% of young children out of obesity — Sep 7, 2026In Novo Nordisk's STEP Young phase 3 trial, once-weekly semaglutide plus lifestyle changes reduced BMI and 40.4% of children aged 6-11 with obesity no longer met obesity criteria after 68 weeks, versus 0% on placebo. Safety remained consistent with prior semaglutide studies, adding to the growing body of pediatric obesity treatment data.

Chris Dalton Glad there's finally something beyond diet and exercise lectures for kids who genuinely struggle, this could change a lot of families' lives.

Brandi Glanville details 18-hour daily IV regimen amid unexplained health battle — Sep 7, 2026Brandi Glanville has revealed that she spends about 18 hours a day on at-home IV therapy, with a nurse visiting for several hours, while her ongoing facial health issues and treatment schedule have left her very thin and affecting her appetite. She has been sharing intimate, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the demanding regimen, including imipenem infusions, as she continues to seek answers about her health.

Princess Catherine Returns to Work After Finishing Cancer Treatment — Sep 18, 2024Catherine, Princess of Wales, has returned to work after being out of the spotlight for months while undergoing cancer treatment. The princess hosted a meeting at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, CNN reported. Kate, 42, had…

BLM Condemns the US Government’s ‘Inhumane Treatment of Cubans’Reporting — Jul 15, 2021Black Lives Matter (BLM) is speaking out in support of the people of Cuba, while condemning what it says is the United States federal government’s “inhumane treatment” of the residents of the island nation. In a lengthy…

WHO Sees ‘Potentially Positive Data’ on COVID-19 TreatmentsReporting — May 12, 2020The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that some treatments appear to be limiting the severity or length of the COVID-19 respiratory disease and said the body is focusing on learning more about four or five of…

Biden Gives First Update On Cancer Treatment — May 30, 2025Former President Joe Biden updated reporters about his cancer treatment in Delaware on Friday after delivering remarks at a Memorial Day event. The speech was Biden’s first since his personal office announced his…

Dozens of Autism Treatment Centers Under Investigation Amid Crackdown on Fraud: Report — Jul 17, 2025Treatment centers who are supposed to help people with autism in Minnesota are now under investigation. KSTP reported an alleged issue with payouts to clinics and organizations that deal with early intervention for kids…

Singer Postpones Concerts for a Month to Undergo Medical TreatmentReporting — Sep 7, 2023A famous rock singer announced he would be postponing his upcoming concerts for a month in order to undergo medical treatment. Bruce Springsteen announced in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that “all…

Trump Touts Convalescent Plasma as a Coronavirus TreatmentReporting — Aug 19, 2020U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted the use of convalescent plasma as a treatment for COVID-19 and suggested a reported decision by regulators to put on hold an emergency authorization for its use could be…

FDA Revokes Emergency Use Authorization of Drug Touted by Trump for Coronavirus TreatmentReporting — Jun 15, 2020The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is rescinding its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as a treatment for coronavirus. President Donald Trump has touted…