Practical wellness advice, breakthrough studies and public-health alerts explained by medical professionals.
Prolonged inactivity and medical procedures significantly heighten the risk of venous thromboembolism, a dangerous condition where blood clots form in deep veins and potentially migrate to … Read more
Elevated levels of manganese in the blood are associated with an increased risk for specific head and neck cancers, including oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma and … Read more
GLP-1 weight-loss medications are rapidly transforming beyond clinical treatments into disruptive economic forces, driving a 34% drop in bariatric surgeries from 2022 to 2024 while simultaneously … Read more
Scientists have identified genes in immune cells that link Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) to multiple sclerosis (MS) risk, while a genetic variant increases MS susceptibility after EBV … Read more
Bexar County confirmed its first dog rabies case in over a decade on August 18, 2026, after a Husky mix displayed concerning behavioral and neurological symptoms … Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, now the fastest-growing in history, has killed over 1,500 people and infected more than 3,442, according to official data … Read more
A study in Saudi Arabia found 11.8% of preschool children met Rome IV criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders, while a Nature study revealed 35.2% of NAFLD … Read more
Twenty-eight penguins found dead on King Island, Tasmania, are being tested for H5N1 bird flu, with authorities warning of continued outbreaks across Australia’s wildlife. Tasmania’s Department … Read more
Doctors warn that vaping poses significant health risks to children and young people, with a major review linking it to respiratory issues, nicotine dependence, and long-term … Read more
The interplay between cancer and the nervous system is reshaping oncology, as researchers uncover how tumors manipulate neural communication to thrive. These findings, alongside broader cancer … Read more
Scientists have discovered a new transmissible cancer spreading among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog on the Quebec-Vermont border. Researchers used whole-genome sequencing to reveal that … Read more
Long-term use of tofersen slows amyotrophic lateral sclerosis progression in patients with a genetic SOD1 variant, according to a phase 3 study published Dec. 22 in … Read more