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The Supplement and Cleanse To Avoid, According to a Doctor - TODAY.com
A liver specialist reveals why he'd never take this supplement or do this type of cleanse. Discover his suggestions for how to look after your liver instead.
Study: Eating Breakfast Later Could Be Dangerous for Your Health - Prevention
Changing this simple habit could help you live longer. Here’s what to know about the results of a 22-year-long study.
Love, drugs and condoms: Couples with different HIV status face a new reality - NPR
They're called "serodiscordant" couples. One is HIV positive, the other negative. Aid from the U.S. enabled them to obtain medicines and condoms for protection — until this year.
A single exercise session may slow cancer cell growth, new study shows - The Washington Post
Exercise may not only help prevent cancer but also could fight it at a cellular level.
Doctors, nurses, pharmacy, clinic: One cancer patient’s fight to get vaccinated - AJC.com
Chaos on the ground amid Kennedy’s vaccine changes spurs fear among Georgia health board.
Dropping hepatitis B shots for newborns would ignore history and endanger children, scientists warn - statnews.com
People who study, treat, or have hepatitis B say ending routine vaccination at birth - as some vaccine critics want - could lead to a resurgence of the virus.
Could a Simple Vitamin Reverse the World’s Most Common Liver Disease? - SciTechDaily
MiR-93 promotes fatty liver disease, but vitamin B3 can counteract its effects. This discovery suggests a new treatment approach. Roughly 30% of people worldwide are affected by metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), a condition that until recently…
Deadly Fungus Spreading in Hospitals Triggers European Warning - Bloomberg.com
A deadly fungus is spreading rapidly across Europe’s hospitals, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, which warned of a serious threat to patients and healthcare systems.
Clinical Trial To Transform Alzheimer's Diagnosis Launched in UK - ScienceAlert
UK researchers on Wednesday announced the trial of a blood test for Alzheimer's, which it is hoped will transform the diagnosis of the disease.
Scientists say Parkinson’s may start from where one least expects it (hint: it’s not the brain) - Times of India
Recent research challenges the long-held belief that Parkinson's disease originates solely in the brain. A global study reveals significant changes in
The blurred line between free speech and medical misinformation - Financial Times
Transparency is key if public fears about vaccines are to be allayed
Oregon residents report having trouble getting COVID shots amid new FDA restrictions - KGW
Stress and how to manage it: Dr Xand van Tulleken's five key tips - BBC
Stress, in small doses, can be good for us. Here are five simple, science-backed ways to manage it better.
Your risk of dying from chronic disease has dropped — if you live in these countries - Nature
A report finds that death rates from cancer and heart disease have declined since 2010 in roughly 150 countries.
A Type of Fiber May Have Weight Loss Benefits Similar to Ozempic - ScienceAlert
Research on the microbes living in our digestive tract has triggered a 'revolution' in nutritional science.
West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings - AP News
Health officials say West Nile virus infections are intense this year, with 40% more cases than usual. More than 770 cases have been reported as of early September. Typically, around 550 cases are reported by this time. Most cases occur in August and Septembe…
Walgreens says no 'proof' needed for vaccine as COVID rates surge in Calif. - SFGATE
COVID-19 levels are still increasing in San Francisco as the Bay Area continues to see high amounts of the virus in wastewater.
A 36-Year-Old Woman Developed an Insatiable Craving for Bleach. Scientists Now Know Why - Gizmodo
Her doctors described it as an "odd case of pica."
Penn researchers find killing dormant, ‘sleeper’ breast cancer cells may prevent recurrence - WHYY
New results from a clinical trial show that existing drugs can successfully kill dormant breast cancer cells, thereby reducing lifetime risk of recurrence.
Unapproved tests and alternative treatments for Lyme disease are proliferating - PBS
The complexity of diagnosing Lyme disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and alternative treatments, including lasers, herbal remedies and electromagnets.