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1. Family Bonds in Adolescence Linked to Adult Social and Health Outcomes

   Long-term studies show strong adolescent family ties correlate with higher adult social connections and better health outcomes, according to research.

   February 02, 2026 at 08:33

2. CQC Inspections Rate Lancaster Maternity Care Good, A&E Requires Improvement

   Unannounced inspections in July 2025 rated maternity services as 'good' and A&E as needing improvement, according to the regulator.

   February 02, 2026 at 06:25

3. Meningococcal Disease Cases in Chicago Lead to Two Deaths

   Seven meningococcal disease cases have been reported in Chicago since January, according to health officials. Two of these cases resulted in deaths.

   February 02, 2026 at 00:14

4. Older Physicians Face Growing Scrutiny Over Competency Assessments

   As 25% of U.S. physicians are 65 or older, hospitals are urged to adopt competency assessments for aging doctors, according to recent findings.

   February 01, 2026 at 14:03

5. Morris Waxler, Former FDA Official Who Led LASIK Approval, Dies at 88

   The FDA official led the approval of LASIK in 1998 and later sought to retract its device approvals, according to reports.

   February 01, 2026 at 11:55

6. Physician Assistant Title Change Gains Ground Amid Debate

   The AAPA's title change to "physician associate" gains traction, with Oregon set to recognize it in June 2024, despite AMA opposition.

   February 01, 2026 at 07:47

7. Colorado Issues Disaster Declaration for Presumptive Bird Flu Outbreak

   A disaster emergency was declared for a Weld County egg facility housing 1.3 million chickens due to a presumptive bird flu case, officials said.

   January 31, 2026 at 07:20