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 Russian plague institute worker’s unexplained death and the monitoring of about 200 contacts have prompted WHO demands for more information, although the agency says the risk to the general public currently appears low.
Prostate cancer survivor Bruce Arians is urging men to get annual PSA blood tests, saying early detection led doctors to find and remove his cancer and can give patients a five year relative survival rate above 99%.
Longevity researcher Dan Buettner puts water first, followed by coffee and controversial red wine, among beverages consumed in blue zones. Research supports hydration and notes coffee associations, while alcohol’s cancer risks complicate wine’s place in a longevity diet.
A popular Reddit discussion is turning simple lessons about sleep, exercise, investing, kindness and personal boundaries into highly shareable life advice, while showing why consistent habits may matter more than occasional bursts of motivation.
Alan Alda says laughter, acceptance and persistence help him face Parkinson’s disease, while neuropsychiatrist Dr. Chadrick Lane explains how humor can shift emotional weight, encourage connection and preserve a sense of choice.
A study of more than 85 million adults found a 62% drop between adjacent birth groups, revealing a striking decline that researchers say matches childhood chickenpox vaccine eligibility, though the observational findings cannot establish cause and effect.
Russia’s limited disclosures about a laboratory worker’s death have left US officials scrambling to assess whether suspected pneumonic plague or another infection poses broader risks, while health experts warn that response systems are already depleted.
A global analysis linked infections to 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, yet vaccines, screening and established treatments already offer ways to reduce risks from major contributors including HPV, H. pylori, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Experts say stability systems, firm heel counters, arch support and proper fit can limit excessive inward rolling. Their recommended options span running shoes, walking sneakers and recovery slides, with stronger support advised when overpronation is severe.
Russia says no epidemic threat exists after a Siberian laboratory technician’s unexplained death, but quarantines, hospital precautions, foreign border controls and unanswered questions about another possible illness continue to fuel concern.
Glucosamine was associated with faster progression to dementia among patients with mild cognitive impairment, but researchers stressed that medical record limitations prevent the study from proving causation or establishing a risk for cognitively healthy users.
More than 250 people have entered a closely monitored trial testing whether Gilead’s experimental antiviral pill can prevent Ebola after exposure as Congo struggles with a Bundibugyo virus outbreak that has killed 4,000 people.
New York’s emergency expands testing and vaccination authority after 108 measles cases were reported this year, while neighboring Pennsylvania surpassed 1,000 cases and the national total approached 3,900.
Researchers found that voice disorders, alone or alongside hearing loss, were associated with greater odds of future cognitive impairment. The findings do not mean vocal changes guarantee dementia, but they may provide another reason to seek evaluation.