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.
Wisconsin officials euthanized an entire backyard poultry flock after confirming highly pathogenic avian influenza in Rusk County, renewing calls for livestock owners to control access, disinfect equipment and isolate new animals.
A Swedish study found that all 10 hospital wastewater samples favored resistant E. coli growth, while eight municipal samples did not, pointing to hospital sewers as possible hotspots and highlighting potential wastewater treatment strategies.
TOI-2535b stopped crossing its star after a massive hidden planet tilted its orbit out of view. Astronomers expect the hot Jupiter’s transits to reappear as gravitational adjustments continue over the next 30 to 50 years.
Dark skies and a moon just 4% full should offer strong viewing conditions Wednesday night, when the Northern Taurids may send bright fireballs across the sky before the shower reaches peak activity at 1 p.m. ET Thursday.
Surveys of remote Bikar and Bokak found rich coral reefs, breeding seabirds, nesting turtles and diverse fish communities, helping inform a 48,000 square kilometer protected area as climate change, pollution and overexploitation threaten their intact condition.
As experts weigh whether the US has lost its measles elimination status, CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz says the agency will maintain its response, emphasizing state cooperation and the MMR vaccine amid surging cases and reported deaths.
One person has died, five infections are confirmed and 10 visitors are considered suspect cases after an E. coli outbreak linked to a California pumpkin farm, though investigators could not identify the precise source.
The AV27 hybrid invaded humanized mouse livers about 15 times more efficiently than the standard NF54 strain while maintaining strong parasite yields, offering researchers a possible foundation for a more effective single dose malaria vaccine.
From advanced health trackers and blood pressure monitors to pain relief tools, sunscreen and glasses, these 17 finds offer practical ways to use FSA or HSA money on personal health and wellness needs before year end.
Olive oil can support heart health as part of a healthy diet, but drinking daily shots may add hundreds of calories, promote weight gain and trigger digestive discomfort, according to science communication consultant Megan Meyer.
Medicare will cut baseline physician payment rates by 2.3% in 2027, adding pressure to practices already facing rising expenses and raising concerns that some retirees could encounter longer waits or fewer choices for care.
Stopping GLP-1 treatment can revive cravings, drive weight regain, worsen metabolic markers and compound muscle loss concerns. Dr. Frank Dumont says durable nutrition changes and medical guidance are crucial for patients considering discontinuation.
Linda Gilbert alleges a medication substitution during knee replacement surgery caused permanent spinal cord damage and left her unable to walk. Her lawsuit seeks $150 million as the hospital reviews corrective actions following an error affecting four patients.
A study involving 28 healthy people found that nitroglycerin and a vibrating mattress may stimulate the brain’s waste clearance system, moving some dementia linked proteins into the bloodstream, though benefits for patients with memory impairment remain unproven.