Kratom’s rise in the U.S. raises health concerns as weak regulations leave users vulnerable, with two-thirds of Americans unfamiliar with its risks.

AI trained on incomplete women’s medical records risks worsening healthcare by deepening biases in diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Bird flu death in Washington linked to cattle exposure highlights the rare but serious risk of avian influenza transmission from farms, officials say.

US patient trades insurance for Malta's socialized medicine system, about one quarter of US costs per person.

Cancer treatment may be safe during pregnancy, according to Cancer and Pregnancy Registry founder Elyce Cardonick.

Medtech deal activity hit a record high of $130 billion in the 12 months ending June 30, despite market volatility and inflation.

Stryker has lowered its sales guidance for 2026 after reporting a slowdown in joint replacement procedures. The company now expects sales growth of 6.5%.

Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics urge Congress to pass the RESULTS Act by year-end to prevent Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement cuts beginning in 2027, highlight

The FDA clears a device to fix leaky heart valves, treating paravalvular leak after valve replacement surgery.

Boston Scientific slashes 2026 earnings and sales guidance for the third consecutive time due to a cyberattack and product line challenges, lowering revenue gro