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.
The CDC has confirmed 3,659 measles cases and a second US death, but its national tally excludes four fatalities reported by Pennsylvania, fueling an ongoing dispute as the state records more than 900 cases.
Florida has recorded 23 Vibrio vulnificus infections and five deaths, including a Pinellas County resident. Officials warn that raw shellfish and open wound exposure to warm coastal waters can transmit the bacteria, which has a 50% fatality rate in bloodstream infections.
More than 5,000 legally present immigrants in Minnesota face the loss of federal Medicaid coverage, while service providers scramble to move eligible residents into MinnesotaCare and warn that complicated enrollment requirements could leave some people without insurance.
Will Reeve says his testicular cancer is now behind him after two surgeries and two rounds of chemotherapy. The 34 year old received clean scans after a grueling treatment journey marked by painful side effects and family memories.
Florida has confirmed 190 locally acquired dengue cases across six counties, prompting three emergency declarations and expanded mosquito control efforts as health experts urge residents to prevent bites, eliminate standing water and recognize signs of severe illness.
A vast buried formation on the moon’s far side offers new evidence that a powerful lunar magnetic field existed about 4.2 billion years ago, while raising fresh questions about how the moon’s small core sustained it.
Nutritionists recommend practical grocery swaps, including plain Greek yoghurt, wholemeal pittas, simple muesli and chilled pesto, while stressing that familiar foods such as sliced bread and pizza do not always need to be abandoned.
Mark Davidson Jacildo says strangers wrongly assume his girlfriend cares for him and that he cannot support his daughter. Despite living with 9kg hands caused by macrodactyly, he works, provides for his family and handles nearly every task independently.
A dismissed federal lawsuit accuses North Carolina health officials and federal regulators of mishandling Medicaid modernization funds as a delayed technology project stretches toward 2029 and leaves taxpayers covering more than $600 million for the existing system.
A KFF analysis found that TrumpRx beat average international prices for some branded drugs but charged more for others, reinforcing advice that patients compare insurance, pharmacies, discount programs, and generic alternatives before paying cash.
A new Environmental Justice Foundation report finds high risk chemicals across five categories of everyday plastics, while nearly 80% of 3,552 commonly used plastic chemicals lacked enough data to determine toxicity or exposure risks.
Hand specialists explain which carpal tunnel braces provide effective nighttime support, how snugly they should fit and why neutral wrist positioning matters. They also identify warning signs that mean persistent symptoms need medical evaluation.
Researchers are developing biological measures that could reveal how bodies age and whether interventions can extend health span, but human clinical trial evidence remains absent and proving meaningful outcomes may require decades of observation.
A study of hospitalized cancer patients found that consuming more sweets during antibiotic treatment was associated with reduced gut microbiome diversity, Enterococcus expansion and a 12% higher risk of death after stem cell transplantation.