A Utah plastic surgeon who was accused of trashing $28,000 worth of Covid vaccines, giving kids fake saline shots instead of real vaccinations, and selling bogus vaccine cards is off the hook—federal charges against him were dropped over the weekend. No explanation was given for the dismissal.

Editor’s Note: This case had raised serious concerns about medical ethics and public health during the pandemic, especially with fake vaccine cards floating around. The sudden dismissal leaves unanswered questions—was it a lack of evidence, a procedural issue, or something else? Either way, it’s a weird footnote in the messy saga of Covid-era misconduct.

Doctors are sounding the alarm as e-bike injuries among kids surge—one hospital saw cases jump from just 3 in 2022 to 74 in 2024. NBC News talked to a physician about why this spike is happening and what it means for safety.

Health officials and advocates are sounding the alarm after Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the HHS Secretary, suddenly called off a scheduled meeting with a key advisory panel on preventive care. The group helps shape recommendations for screenings and other preventive health measures, so the last-minute postponement—without clear reasoning—has left many worried about potential disruptions to public health guidance.

A tragic accident in Arizona claimed the life of a 43-year-old man when the hyperbaric chamber he was inside suddenly caught fire. The pressurized, oxygen-rich environment turned deadly in an instant, leaving authorities to investigate the horrifying incident.

A tragic case in Arizona has health officials on alert—a patient died after contracting pneumonic plague, a rare but severe bacterial infection. While plague might sound like something from history books, it still pops up occasionally, often spread by rodents or fleas. Authorities haven't released details on how the person was exposed, but they're likely investigating to prevent further spread.

Detroit Lions icon Barry Sanders opened up about the life-altering impact of his recent heart attack in an interview with NBC News. The Hall of Fame running back—known for his electrifying plays during his 10-year career—shared how the health scare forced him to reevaluate his priorities and approach to wellness.

A new study suggests that women with severe premenstrual disorders—like PMDD or intense PMS—face an 11% higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those with milder or no symptoms. It’s not just about cramps; this links hormonal struggles to long-term cardiovascular health.

Nursing students are getting hands-on practice with a hyper-realistic childbirth simulator named "Mama Anne"—a robotic mannequin that mimics labor, delivery, and even complications like hemorrhaging. It’s part of a wave of high-tech training tools reshaping medical education, giving future nurses and doctors a safer, more immersive way to prepare for real-life emergencies.

The U.S. Department of Justice has taken a significant step in its scrutiny of gender-affirming care for minors, issuing subpoenas to over 20 doctors and clinics that provide such treatments. This move signals a deeper investigation into medical practices surrounding transgender youth, though the DOJ hasn't clarified whether this is part of a broader enforcement action or a fact-finding effort.