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.
A federal judge blocked a stricter test for medically frail Medicaid recipients, potentially preserving coverage for chronically ill people while leaving separate federal verification restrictions in place.
Tulane students found a previously undocumented pelvic muscle attachment that may stabilize the psoas major. Researchers are now exploring whether MRI scans can detect it and whether the discovery could improve physical therapy, pain treatment and hip surgery.
Rachel Apa collapsed 2.2 miles from the New York City Marathon finish after running to honor her late grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of faith, athletic determination and more than $55,000 raised to fight Parkinson’s disease.
A Yakima County resident with underlying medical conditions died after exposure to infected dairy cattle, marking the nation’s third bird flu death, while officials continue monitoring contacts and say public risk remains low.
More than 3,700 bottles of Olmesartan Medoxomil, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets are being recalled nationwide after a component failed dissolution testing requirements, prompting a Class II designation from federal regulators.
Three experiments involving American adults found that higher copays raised expected physical pain and reduced willingness to schedule care, suggesting that the emotional burden of medical costs may shape decisions before patients enter a doctor's office.
A Tulane University analysis of nearly half a million adults linked regular cannabis use with higher reported cardiovascular disease risk, including a 40% higher stroke risk among less frequent users, though the preliminary findings cannot establish causation.
NASA expects the Swift Observatory to burn up during an uncontrolled descent early Wednesday, although some debris may survive. Its failed rescue could shape future efforts to extend the lives of valuable space telescopes.
Doctors urge grandparents to review vaccines for whooping cough, flu, RSV, Covid-19 and measles before a newborn arrives, giving their bodies time to develop protection while reducing infection risks for babies too young for many shots.
Oil pulling has surged online, but dental experts say evidence for preventing cavities, whitening teeth or improving oral health remains weak, while brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between teeth retain proven value.
Rachel Apa collapsed near mile 24 after texting her father about pain during her first New York City Marathon. Her father said the 24 year old died from rhabdomyolysis after raising more than $22,000 for Parkinson’s disease.
A Yakima County patient has become the first known US bird flu death of 2026 as Washington monitors contacts, infected dairy herds and farm workers while officials maintain that the risk to the general public remains low.
A new analysis of Westminster Abbey’s long mysterious skeleton points to a medieval abbot, possibly Ælfwig, whose high status burial reused a prized Roman sarcophagus originally dedicated to Valerius Amandinus.
Microscopic structures and heme detected inside a dinosaur bone could represent unusually preserved red blood cells, but experts dispute whether the evidence meets established identification standards and say more fossils must be examined.