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.
Two children developed the same dangerous E. coli illness after drinking goat milk from Moonlight Ridge, yet California regulators issued only orders without penalties and later helped the unlicensed farm resume sales by labeling the milk for pets.
Pennsylvania has recorded 943 measles cases, at least 176 hospitalizations and five associated deaths since April, while state and federal officials dispute death reporting and Lancaster County’s coroner warns the outbreak could worsen.
An international analysis linked infections to 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, while researchers and an oncologist highlighted vaccination, screening and treatment as important tools for reducing preventable risks.
Bri Teresi gave her 1.3 million Instagram followers another glimpse of her Hawaii vacation, posing in a multicolored bikini at Shipwreck Bay as admiring fans flooded the golf influencer’s latest beach post with praise.
OPM is expanding claims analysis, audits and enrollment checks after carriers reported preventing nearly $510 million in losses and recovering another $21.9 million across health programs serving approximately 8.9 million federal employees and retirees.
South Carolina authorities are warning about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid linked to 55 deaths since 2025. The substance reportedly may be up to ten times stronger than fentanyl and cannot be detected by standard opioid test strips.
Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association links four drinks a week with smaller brain volume and declining language skills, adding to evidence that even light alcohol consumption may carry meaningful health risks.
John Cusack’s podcast appearance fueled intense speculation about possible cosmetic procedures, although he has never publicly addressed the rumors. The actor instead clarified that he was never offered the role of Walter White in Breaking Bad.
A 12 week Texas A&M study found that creatine increased lean tissue and strength in adults ages 45 to 65 without structured exercise, while combining supplementation with regular training produced even greater improvements.
The This Morning regular shared bikini and outdoor shower images from a luxury Sri Lankan retreat with Zoe Irwin, after previously describing the emotional and physical impact of a wellness trip following her split from George Smart.
DNA reconstructed from historical hair samples and compared with 16 living people produced the strongest evidence yet that Thomas Jefferson fathered at least one of Sally Hemings’ children, while leaving the identity of the Bible hair’s owner unresolved.
GLP-1 medications may offer cognitive benefits, but Dr. Tommy Wood warns that extreme calorie restriction can leave the brain short of critical fuel and nutrients. Resistance training and adequate nutrition may help protect brain tissue and functional muscle during weight loss.
After undergoing breast reduction following breathlessness and back pain, Renee Smith praised the procedure as life changing. Online critics questioned her choice and her husband, while commenters with similar surgeries rallied around her.
Alcohol use is easing nationwide, but adults ages 50 to 64 are moving sharply in the opposite direction, with heavy drinking up more than 36% as experts warn that aging can magnify alcohol’s effects and hidden health risks.