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.
5-HTP may appeal as a natural shortcut to serotonin, but research remains limited and key dosage questions are unresolved. A dietitian warns that people taking antidepressants face a potentially serious risk and should seek professional guidance first.
Zara Larsson’s metallic purple string bikini, soft waves and mauvy makeup captivated Instagram, drawing 950K likes at the time of writing and a flood of emphatic praise for the Swedish singer’s figure.
Research has not established that sugar causes ADHD or that reducing it treats the condition. However, Sarah Warley says avoiding sharp blood sugar fluctuations and improving overall dietary variety may help some people manage symptoms.
Two small trials suggest lean, minimally processed pork and beef can fit within healthy diets without worsening selected short term markers, but their limited duration, industry funding and lack of long term outcomes leave the viral comparison far from settled.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. returned to the anti-vaccine organization he helped found, promising to continue his campaign as the United States confronts more than 3,200 measles cases and sweeping changes to federal vaccine policy.
The first full moon of fall will glow beside golden Saturn this weekend, while faint Neptune may also be visible with optical equipment. Saturday evening offers the best chance to catch the harvest moon after sunset.
A study of nearly 9,000 adolescents found smartphone ownership at age 12 was associated with eating disorder symptoms, weight related self worth and attempts at weight control by age 14, prompting calls for stronger parental safeguards.
The first US mRNA flu vaccine is reaching pharmacies for adults 50 and older, offering potentially stronger protection and faster strain matching, though questions remain about availability, side effects and effectiveness compared with enhanced vaccines for seniors.
A small study linked three months of daily tomato paste consumption to modestly higher scores for concentration, processing speed and associative memory, though researchers cautioned that the findings remain preliminary and do not prove protection against cognitive decline.
Dr. Marc Siegel’s new book draws on clinical experience, research and historical cases to examine unexplained recoveries, while stressing that prayer and spirituality can strengthen resilience but do not replace medical care or guarantee survival.
Women noticing memory lapses during menopause can compare their abilities with their performance 10 years earlier. The pattern and effect on daily independence may help distinguish fluctuating hormonal brain fog from progressive dementia symptoms.
Researchers exploring the Salish Sea discovered two bizarre sea spider species, including a red eyed creature with three lips and hairy legs, as scientists seek to document marine biodiversity threatened by climate change and human disturbance.
A Science study links the rare inherited EGFR T790M mutation to dramatically higher lung cancer risk, especially among people who never smoked, while researchers caution that its rarity and study limitations leave the exact risk uncertain.
Relationship conflicts often persist for years, but researchers and therapists say healthier listening, empathy, curiosity and compromise can transform how couples respond. Couples therapy has a positive impact on 70% of participants, provided partners are motivated to change.