The American Cancer Society now recommends clearer PSA screening schedules, with earlier annual testing for Black men and certain men with a family history, following stronger evidence that screening can reduce prostate cancer deaths.
A boy, 15, needed emergency treatment after drinking a beverage containing cod collagen, even though skin prick tests for several fish allergies were negative. Experts say fish derived proteins in drinks and supplements demand close label scrutiny.
Sunharbo reduced ischemic stroke risk by 26% in a phase 3 trial, but bleeding concerns affected some patients. Cardiologist Richard Kovacs says treatment discussions should begin soon after a qualifying stroke because trial participants received the drug within 72 hours.
A study of more than 485,000 Chinese adults linked regular tea drinking with lower vascular disease risk, but burning hot tea with higher risk. Dr. Leana Wen says temperature, caffeine, strength and added sugar all deserve attention.
Researchers are studying why women in Bolotana reach 100 at remarkable rates, focusing on strong social ties, shared responsibilities, plant based meals and walking built naturally into daily life, while stopping short of claiming these factors cause longevity.
A South Korean study matches five stars in “The Starry Night” with the Hyades cluster on July 22, 1889, potentially challenging the painting’s accepted date while raising fresh questions about van Gogh’s observations and health.
After Jen Chan’s cancer treatment and an employee’s surgery sent insurance costs soaring, the Atlanta restaurant owners turned to their community while refusing to abandon health coverage for staff, exposing a wider crisis for small businesses.
Bird flu continues spreading among mink at a Utah fur farm while officials decline to order a cull or actively monitor workers, creating what experts describe as a dangerous opportunity for viral mutation and possible human transmission.
Iowa’s rising cancer burden and concerns about polluted water have transformed the state’s midterm contests, forcing candidates from both parties to confront agricultural practices, chemical regulation and demands for stronger public health action.
A running coach who exercises seven times weekly shares the recovery tools, supportive footwear and training habits she uses, while fitness experts explain how gradual progression, strength work, balance exercises and rest can reduce injury risk.
NASA is pressing SpaceX and Blue Origin through demanding tests before a complex 2027 orbital mission that could determine which lunar lander carries astronauts to the moon during Artemis IV, currently scheduled for early 2028.
Jalen Hurts’ blood clot diagnosis is drawing attention to blood thinner safety as doctors warn that missed doses, drug interactions, ignored bleeding signs, unsafe activities and unapproved treatment changes can expose patients to serious complications.
A late stage trial found that combining Amgen’s Imdelltra with AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi cut the risk of death by 58% and extended median survival to 21.1 months for patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer.
A neurologist says brain fog exercises should match the specific problem, with 60 second word drills, rapid summaries and recall prompts offering more focused practice for verbal memory and processing speed than unrelated number puzzles.
A dissolvable particle procedure reduced knee osteoarthritis pain for 80% of study participants for at least one year, but the absence of a placebo group and limited follow up mean larger randomized trials remain essential.
Selena Gomez said heavy nicotine vaping altered her voice, while medical professionals warn that concentrated nicotine, toxic aerosol ingredients and constant use can deepen dependence and threaten respiratory and cardiovascular health.
Mark Cuban is warning consumers to look beyond premiums and deductibles, raising questions about denied claims, independent review organizations and the financial danger facing households when an enormous medical emergency is not covered.