Lauran Neergaard

AP Medical Writer

In this photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, surgeons prepare for a pig heart transplant into Lawrence Faucette at the school's hospital in Baltimore, Md., in September 2023.

Surgeons Perform Second Pig Heart Transplant

September 22, 2023

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Virtual Incision Raises $30M for Miniaturized Robotic-Assisted Surgery System

September 22, 2023

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Florida Nurse Convicted of $200M Health Care Fraud Scheme

September 21, 2023

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Neuralink Recruiting for Human Brain Implant Trials

September 20, 2023

In this photo provided by the University of Maryland School of Medicine, surgeons prepare for a pig heart transplant into Lawrence Faucette at the school's hospital in Baltimore, Md., in September 2023.

Surgeons Perform Second Pig Heart Transplant

They're trying to save a dying man.

September 22, 2023

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U.S. Approves Updated COVID Vaccines to Rev Up Protection this Fall

A third vaccine maker, Novavax, said its updated shot is still being reviewed by the FDA.

September 12, 2023

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Updated COVID Shots are Coming. They're Part of a Trio of Vaccines to Block Fall Viruses

Doctors hope enough people get vaccinated to help avert another "tripledemic" like last year.

September 11, 2023

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FDA Approves RSV Vaccine for Moms-to-Be to Guard Their Newborns

RSV is notorious for filling hospitals with wheezing babies every fall and winter.

August 22, 2023

Dr. Robert Montgomery, director of NYU Langone’s transplant institute, prepares a pig kidney for transplant into a brain-dead man in New York on July 14, 2023.

Pig Kidney Works in a Donated Body for Over a Month

It's a major step toward animal-human transplants.

August 16, 2023

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COVID-19 Took a Toll on Heart Health and Doctors Are Still Grappling with How to Help

For up to a year after a case of COVID-19, people may be at increased risk of developing a new heart-related problem.

August 10, 2023

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Brain Fog and Other Long COVID Symptoms Affect Millions. New Treatment Studies Bring Hope

Scientists don't yet know what causes long COVID, the catchall term for about 200 widely varying symptoms.

August 1, 2023

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Second Alzheimer's Drug in the Pipeline Promises to Slow Worsening

But there are safety concerns.

July 17, 2023

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FDA Advisers Consider Changing COVID Vaccine to Target Latest Omicron Strain

Today's vaccines still contain the original coronavirus strain, the one that started the pandemic.

June 15, 2023

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Newer Heart Transplant Method Could Allow More Patients a Chance at Lifesaving Surgery

Most transplanted hearts are from donors who are brain dead.

June 8, 2023

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Hormone Patches for Menopause May Have Lower Blood Pressure Risk than Pills

While the differences weren't huge, women who took estrogen pills had a 14% higher risk of developing hypertension.

June 5, 2023

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RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women Protects Their Newborns

But is it ready for U.S. sale?

May 18, 2023

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli speaks at the University of California, San Francisco’s cancer center in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

Biden Chooses Cancer Expert to Lead National Institutes of Health

If confirmed, Dr. Monica Bertagnolli would become the second woman named permanent director of the NIH.

May 15, 2023

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A Skin Patch to Treat Peanut Allergies? Study in Toddlers Shows Promise

About 2% of U.S. children are allergic to peanuts.

May 11, 2023

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Research Monkey Shortage Undermines U.S. Readiness, Panel Says

The U.S. funds colonies at national primate centers but supplies were tight and more animals were regularly imported even before the pandemic.

May 5, 2023