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A Toy Whistle in a Boy's Lung Kept Whistling, and Its Hollow Shape Can Hide the Danger

A 4-year-old Indian boy's sudden whistling cough was traced to a toy whistle lodged in his airway, highlighting why unusual breathing sounds need prompt medical evaluation.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

A Woman Belched Up to Twice a Minute for Years, and the Air Never Came From Her Stomach

Supragastric belching occurs when air is rapidly drawn into and expelled from the esophagus. A case report and clinical studies suggest anxiety treatment, behavioral therapy and diaphragmatic breathing may help.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

A Common Antipsychotic Keeps Turning Up in Hairy Tongue Cases, Some First Called Thrush

Hairy tongue can cause a dark, furry coating when tongue projections trap bacteria and debris. Case reports link the condition to olanzapine, antibiotics, smoking and other factors.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

ButterflyBVM Resuscitators Pulled From Nine Lots as FDA Warns Bellows Holes Can Leak Air Meant for Patients

The FDA says certain ButterflyBVM resuscitators have developed holes in their bellows, potentially causing inadequate ventilation. Nine lots must be removed, while 22 others require added safety checks.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

Brigham and Women's Nurses Set Open-Ended Strike for Nov. 12 as Talks Resume Nov. 9 With Federal Mediator

More than 4,000 nurses at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital plan an open-ended strike on Nov. 12 over pay, health insurance, temporary staffing and other contract issues.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

Whooping Cough Case at Willard Central Elementary Puts Missouri Parents on Symptom Watch Through Nov. 22

A confirmed pertussis case at Willard Central Elementary prompted health officials to ask families to monitor symptoms through Nov. 22 and review vaccination and prevention guidance.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

AI Reading Wearable Blood Pressure Data Flagged Hypertensive Crisis Risk Up to Three Days Early in 4,190 Adults

A preliminary study found that AI analyzing continuous blood pressure and wearable data identified hypertensive crisis risk up to 72 hours early, though broader validation is needed.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

Holivita: Your 23andMe DNA test results are more useful now than ever in 2026

Millions of Americans have forgotten their old DNA test results — but in 2026, platforms like Holivita can help reveal far more from your 23andMe data thanks to AI, genomics, and new health science.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

Tennessee Law Barring PBMs From Owning Pharmacies Faces Three Federal Lawsuits as CVS Warns 134 Stores Could Close

Tennessee's FAIR Rx Act would separate pharmacy benefit managers from pharmacies by 2028, but lawsuits from CVS, Express Scripts and the PBM industry could block the law.

Medical Daily · Nov 5

St. Joseph Warren Hospital Ends Baby Deliveries by Early December, Sending Trumbull Families to Boardman to Give Birth

Mercy Health plans to stop deliveries at St. Joseph Warren Hospital by early December 2026 and move births to Boardman, prompting concerns about access, transportation and emergency care.

Medical Daily · Nov 5