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.
An NYU Langone ophthalmologist says sun exposure, dim lighting, poor diet, dehydration, inadequate sleep, eye rubbing and skipped annual exams can threaten aging eyes, while routine care may catch silent conditions before vision is lost.
A new Institute for Family Studies report found regular churchgoers reported more frequent and satisfying sex, while researchers cautioned that the observational findings cannot prove religious participation directly causes stronger intimacy or happier marriages.
Advanced imaging found silent artery plaque in some adults younger than 30 and in 57.1% of all participants, raising questions about whether earlier detection could strengthen heart disease prevention before symptoms emerge.
More women are embracing strength training for its health benefits, but experts warn that pressure to look lean and muscular can fuel obsessive exercise, restrictive thinking and another narrow standard for how women’s bodies should appear.
Longevity physician Dr. Michael Hall says healthier aging begins with consistent basics, including sleep, movement, strength, thoughtful nutrition, purpose, relationships and curiosity, rather than costly supplements, elaborate biohacks or advanced treatments.
Adults over 40 may preserve muscle and mobility with 10 minutes of daily resistance exercise, while a balanced routine of strength, cardio and flexibility can support function and independence as they age.
A researcher’s unexplained death at a Russian institute studying plague has triggered isolation orders, hospital restrictions and regional border precautions, even as authorities say no microorganism connected to her laboratory duties was detected.
Tennessee healthcare workers are demanding an execution moratorium after failed IV attempts left Tony Carruthers bleeding, while Christa Pike was later hospitalized after receiving what was intended to be a lethal injection.
California doctors and insurers contend that a newly approved health plan tax violates voter imposed limits and could add about $100 per person to annual premiums, while Newsom’s office says the state expects the courts to reject the challenge.
As Wisconsin residents confront rising hospital prices, insurance battles and expiring subsidies, David Crowley and Tom Tiffany are offering competing plans centered on BadgerCare expansion, price transparency, direct doctor payments and broader access to coverage.
Two preliminary studies involving the same 1,904 participants found higher reports of hair loss, reduced hair density, nail detachment, and nail discoloration among GLP-1 users, though researchers said peer reviewed publication is still needed.
A 20 year old Amish woman died after measles swept through her household, while leukemia treatment left her unable to receive the vaccine she wanted during Pennsylvania’s largest outbreak in three decades.
A 12 week study found that 10 grams of creatine daily improved lean tissue, strength and selected cognitive measures in adults ages 45 to 65, including participants who made no exercise or dietary changes.
After four hours in an emergency room without treatment, Autumn Daniels left for another hospital. Carle still charged her $410, while her health plan denied coverage and left her responsible for the disputed bill.