Jonel Aleccia

AP Health Writer

AP Writer

Why Biocompatibility Plans Should Focus on Storytelling, Not Data Dumping

Why Biocompatibility Plans Should Focus on Storytelling, Not Data Dumping

April 9, 2026

Senior author Professor Jennifer Rohn (UCL Division of Medicine) pipetting in her laboratory.

Micro-bladder Model Offers Clues to Stopping Recurrent UTIs

September 4, 2026

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Boston Scientific Spinal Implant Recall Linked to Over 1,000 Injuries

September 4, 2026

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Mindray Opens Expanded Warehouse Facility in New Jersey

September 3, 2026

Another U.S. Medtech Company Hit by Cyberattack

Another U.S. Medtech Company Hit by Cyberattack

It comes less than a week after Stryker's global network was disrupted.

April 9, 2026

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U.S. Regulators Approve Wegovy Pill for Weight Loss

It handed Novo Nordisk an edge over Lilly, whose oral drug is still under review.

December 23, 2025

A glass case displaying a vial of BabyBIG, the treatment for infant botulism is shown on Nov. 21, 2025 in Aos Altos, Calif.

How a Rare Drug Made from Scientists' Blood Saves Babies from Botulism

It's an IV medication that uses antibodies from vaccinated volunteers.

December 9, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025.

Faulty Glucose Monitors Linked to 7 Deaths, More Than 700 Injuries, FDA Warns

FDA officials say certain sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings.

December 5, 2025

President Donald Trump, left, shakes the hand of Novo Nordisk President and CEO Mike Doustdar during an event about drug prices, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

Trump Unveils Deal to Expand Coverage, Lower Costs on Obesity Drugs

As with the other deals, it's not clear how much the price drop will be felt by consumers.

November 6, 2025

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington, as President Donald Trump, left, and Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, look on.

Federal Employees in Mental Health, Disease Control Were Among Targets in Weekend Firings

The government-wide reduction takes place just six months after an earlier round of cuts.

October 14, 2025

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Continuous Glucose Monitors Are in Vogue

But do you really need to track your blood sugar?

July 28, 2025

Susan Monarez, President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arrives to testify before the Senate HELP Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Senate Committee Advances Susan Monarez to Be Trump's CDC Director

She holds a doctorate in microbiology and immunology from the University of Wisconsin.

July 10, 2025

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Zepbound Beats Wegovy for Weight Loss in First Head-to-Head Trial

The trial included 751 people from across the U.S.

May 12, 2025

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RFK Jr.'s First Month as Health Secretary: Touting French Fries, Casting Doubts on Vaccines

He's sent "mixed messages" on vaccine safety.

March 14, 2025

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press as Director Robert Redfield, right, looks at the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, March 6, 2020.

Trump Administration Freezes Many Health Agency Reports and Posts

It applies to regulations, guidance, announcements, press releases, social media posts and website posts.

January 22, 2025

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Obesity Won't Be Solely Defined by BMI Under New Plan for Diagnosis by Global Experts

New factors could include waist circumference, plus evidence of health problems tied to extra pounds.

January 15, 2025

This colorized electron microscope image released by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases on March 26, 2024, shows avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (yellow), grown in Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) epithelial cells (blue).

Health Officials Say Louisiana Patient Is First Severe Bird Flu Case in U.S.

The patient is in critical condition with severe respiratory symptoms.

December 19, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his wife Cheryl Hines arrive before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.

Here's How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Has Promised to Remake Nation's Top Health Agencies

If confirmed, Kennedy will control the world's largest public health agency, and its $1.7 trillion budget.

November 18, 2024

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Severe Obesity Is on the Rise in the U.S.

Nearly 1 in 10 of those surveyed reported severe obesity, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.

September 24, 2024