Children's Hospital Los Angeles is closing its Center for Transyouth Health and Development and Gender-Affirming Care surgical program, according to an email obtained by Eyewitness News Thursday. Hospital executives cited challenges due to the 'shifting policy landscape,' executive orders from President Donald Trump, the state's budget crisis and threats to cut funding.
A groundbreaking clinical study from the University of Surrey and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust has found that structured exercise during chemotherapy significantly increases the presence of immune cells inside tumors. Published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, the trial offers new hope for improving treatment outcomes in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma.
A reported 17,377 abortions had been performed in Florida this year as of June 2, a 45.8% drop from a comparable period in 2024, according to state data. The drop came after a law took effect in May 2024 that prevented most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
In recent years, the healthcare industry has undergone a dramatic transformation, with AI taking center stage. Among the most promising developments in this space is the emergence of AI agents—intelligent systems designed to perform specific tasks autonomously or assist humans in complex workflows.
The average age of moms giving birth in the U.S. continues to rise, hitting nearly 30 years old in 2023. In a report, published Friday by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, researchers found the average age of all mothers giving birth in the United States increased from 28.7 years old in 2016 to 29.6 in 2023. For new first-time moms, average age also increased, from 26.6 in 2016 to 27.5 in 2023. The data was taken from the National Vital Statistics System, which includes all birth records in the country.
Tailored feedback to surgeons dramatically cuts excessive opioid prescriptions for common surgeries, aligning them with evidence-based guidelines without affecting patient pain control.