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A 31-Year-Old Cracked a Bone in His Neck Playing a VR Rhythm Game, and He Never Fell

A healthy 31-year-old broke a bone at the base of his neck during a VR rhythm game with no fall or collision. His doctors suspect repetitive strain.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Ohio Indicts 18 Medicaid Providers, Most of Them Home-Health Aides, in Alleged Billing Fraud Topping $355,000

Ohio indicted 18 Medicaid providers accused of taking over $355,000 for care allegedly never given. What families using home care should check.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Online Therapy with Peer Support Eased Anxiety After Low-Risk Chest Pain ER Visits in a 375-Patient JAMA Trial

A JAMA trial of 375 ER patients with low-risk chest pain found that online CBT with peer support reduced anxiety. Heart causes still come first.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Pollution à l'ozone : plus d'un tiers de la population mondiale dangereusement exposée en 2026

Plus d'un tiers (34 %) de la population mondiale a été exposé cette année à des niveaux extrêmement élevés de pollution à l'ozone, du fait des vagues de chaleur et des incendies de forêt conjugués aux émissions d'origine humaine, selon un rapport du service européen Copernicus.

France 24 (Français) · Sep 30

Unsubsidized Maryland ACA Premiums Rise 14.6% for 2027, but Comparing Plans From November 1 Could Lower Costs

Maryland approved a 14.6% average ACA premium hike for 2027. Subsidies and switching plans on Maryland Health Connection could lower what you pay.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Novo Nordisk Increasingly Calls Wegovy Users Customers, Months After FDA Flagged a 'Live Lighter' Pill Ad Claim

STAT reports Novo now markets Wegovy to customers, months after the FDA called a Wegovy pill ad misleading. What cash-pay buyers should check first.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Strong Confidence in Food Safety Falls to 31% as Delayed Traceability Rule and Withdrawn Salmonella Plan Draw Scrutiny

Strong confidence in U.S. food safety fell to 31% as critics and HHS clashed over a delayed traceability rule and a withdrawn poultry salmonella plan.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

A Swollen Ear From Sleeping in Headphones Is Not the Only Ear Problem Doctors Have Tied to Audio Gear

A swollen ear after sleeping in headphones is one of several ear problems tied to audio gear, including skin reactions to earbud tips.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

15 Million Americans Have No General Surgeon in Their County, and 434 Rural Hospitals Lack a Local Surgeon

A JACS study finds that about 15 million Americans live in a county with no general surgeon. What it means for emergencies like appendicitis and rural care.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

After Nolo, Kaʻū Households Under Essential Water Use Notice Should Protect Medicines and Devices Before the Next Storm

Nolo's shelters have closed, but parts of Kaʻū remain under an essential water use notice. How families can protect medicines, devices, and pets now.

Medical Daily · Sep 30