FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 20 | History Defined

Born Without a Cervix or Vagina, She Conceived Naturally at 39 After Six Failed Fertility Cycles

Born without a cervix or vagina, a UK woman had reconstructive surgery as a teen and conceived naturally years after IVF failed.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

Her Blood Carried Her Twin Brother's DNA, and Doctors Found It Only After a Miscarriage

A healthy Brazilian woman's blood was entirely XY, matching her twin brother, while her skin, cheek, and urine cells were XX.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

A Heart Bone Made Headlines, but Diseased Heart Valves Grow Real Bone Far More Often

A rare bone near a man's heart rhythm center drew attention. Research shows that true bone forms in roughly 1 in 10 surgically removed heart valves.

Medical Daily · Oct 15

A Tooth Implanted in the Eye Was Still Holding Sight 45 Years Later, and Canada's First Patients Can Now See Faces

A 50-year review of tooth-in-eye surgery found implants surviving decades, as Canada's first patients reached 20/30 and 20/50 vision.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Diet Pattern Linked to Higher Lung Cancer Risk Loses Statistical Significance Once Overall Diet Quality Is Counted

A lung cancer link to a sulfur-related diet pattern faded after adjusting for overall diet quality. See what the study can and cannot show.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Surprise Billing Fight Splits Into Two Paths as Congress Weighs Pallone Overhaul Against Doctor-Backed Enforcement Bill

Congress now has two fixes for surprise-billing arbitration: Pallone's overhaul and a doctor-backed enforcement bill. Here is what each would change.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Marshall Hospital's New Operator Blames Billing Gap for Cutting Deliveries Days After a Sale Meant to Preserve Care

Marshall, Missouri's hospital cut labor and delivery days after a bankruptcy sale. The new operator now explains why and what families face.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Congo Ebola Outbreak Reaches 9,000 Confirmed Cases as U.S. Keeps 21-Day Entry Rules and Low Risk Rating

Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 9,000 confirmed cases. CDC keeps U.S. risk low and its 21-day entry rules in place. Here is what travelers should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Pittsburgh-Area Parents Face Measles Exclusion Rules After Both Allegheny County Cases Link to Eden Christian Academy

Both Allegheny County measles cases attend Eden Christian Academy, where 81% of students are vaccinated. Here is what parents need to know now.

Medical Daily · Oct 14

Wisconsin Women with Dense Breasts or High Cancer Risk Should Check Whether Their 2027 Plans Cover Breast MRI

Gail's Law expands Wisconsin coverage for breast MRI and ultrasound for dense breasts or high risk. How to check your 2027 plan and your risk.

Medical Daily · Oct 14