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Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Improve Colorectal Cancer Survival Rates Inflammatory diets increase colon cancer risk by 87%. The researchers used information from a stage 3 clinical trial that commenced in 2010 with the goal of reducing the risk of cancer recurrence among ...
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Hopes 'game-changing find' could ease chronic pain Marlene Lowe has lived with chronic pain for more than a decade but believes a "ground-breaking discovery" by researchers may offer her and millions of fellow sufferers new hope. Marlene, 35, is among the estimated one-in-five people in Scotland living ...
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Weight Stigma Tied To Lingering Depression, Anxiety After Weight-Loss Surgery By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, June 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People who get weight-loss surgery experience an improvement in their mental health, but not because of the weight they lose, a new study says.
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'Hidden' breast cancer found in new screening study A pioneering breast cancer trial involving more than 9,000 patients has found early stages of the disease that might be missed by regular mammograms. Researchers used a range of different scanning methods, including MRI scans and injecting dye into ...
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New study suggests calorie restriction may be linked to worsening depression Going too far with a diet might have serious impacts on your mental health. Cutting your calories down too far could be linked with worse depression symptoms, new research suggests. Advertisement. A study published Tuesday in the journal BMJ Nutrition, ...
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How Covid Can Break Blood Vessels and Clog Arteries Early on, doctors noticed unusual blood clots in Covid patients and used blood thinners in severe cases. Later, researchers in San Francisco showed that the virus's spike protein could stick to clotting agents and create clumps of inflammation-inducing ...
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'Seriously under attack.' Public health leaders sound the alarm on budget crisis Federal agencies have slashed funding in Los Angeles County for HIV prevention, prompting public health officials to worry about the safety of the community. By Alex Rozier • Published 7 mins ago • Updated 6 mins ago. Log in or create a free profile to ...
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Amid Measles Outbreak, CDC Advises International Travelers to Receive MMR Immunization The CDC advises that US residents who are traveling internationally should receive a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination (MMR), regardless of the country they are visiting. This stance is somewhat different from a previous guideline, ...
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Baby's microbiome may protect against later childhood viral infection A baby's makeup of gut bacteria—their microbiome—which starts to form as soon as they are born, could help protect against viral infections later in childhood, a new study suggests. As part of the largest study of UK baby microbiomes to date, ...
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Study helps Parkinson's patients stay on their feet David Muskett is taking part in a trial run by the University of Southampton that uses Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to improve mobility and reduce falls. Electrical pads attached to the leg create a nerve impulse ...
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Maternal obesity linked to increase in childhood infections A new long-term study published in BMJ Medicine suggests that children born to very obese mothers (those with a body mass index [BMI] of 35 or higher) are at increased risk of being admitted to a hospital for infection in their first five years of life ...
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Investigation: Big drop in MMR vaccinations at area schools Recent measles outbreaks and deaths across the country led the Investigative Team to revisit vaccination rates at area schools. Our analysis of data submitted by schools to the Pennsylvania Department of Health found a major drop in measles, ...
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Heat Waves Are Changing Disease Dynamics in Unpredictable Ways, New Research Finds Scientists have long known that changes in temperature can affect the risks and spread of infectious diseases by altering the biology and behavior of pathogens and their hosts, from butterflies to people. And evidence that climate change can exacerbate ...
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Lower BMI Doesn't Improve Mental Health After Weight-Loss Surgery. Here's What Does. New research shows that weight stigma—and not weight itself—has the biggest impact on mental health and healthy behaviors in the years after weight-loss surgery. Researchers found that patients who had gone through ...
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Freshwater fish in California harboring infectious parasites may pose risk to people Among the species found to harbor the trematodes were largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, and common carp. All of the fish species examined are found in freshwater sites across the country. Invasive snail serves ...
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Long-Approved HIV Drug Yields Positive Results in Treating Diabetic Macular Edema If approved, lamivudine may bring DME treatment and better vision outcomes to communities who cannot afford more costly intravitreal injections. Advertisement.
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Kansas measles case count increases to 71 as outbreak continues to grow With measles spreading to Pawnee County, the southwest Kansas outbreak now spans nine counties. Unvaccinated children are primarily affected by the outbreak. Kansas health officials recommend the MMR vaccine and have implemented an accelerated dosing ...
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FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk The authorization was confirmed by digital health tech company Clairity, the developer of Clairity Breast – a novel, image-based prognostic platform designed to predict five-year breast cancer risk from a routine screening mammogram.
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7th measles case linked to international flight at DIA The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said the vaccinated adult was a passenger on Turkish Airlines flight 201. Author: Nate Lynn. Published: 3:55 PM ...
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Expert says Helene damage is breeding ground for mosquitoes COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - With the summer already underway, the rain and warmer temperatures can make the perfect combination for mosquito populations to skyrocket. And this year, we could be seeing more than usual. Local experts say damage from ...
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Heatwaves could worsen disease outbreaks 13 times over, study finds As summer temperatures rise across the globe, scientists are warning that extreme heat could significantly amplify the spread and severity of infectious diseases. A new study from Trinity College Dublin found that heatwaves may worsen disease outbreaks ...
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Early gut bacteria may help protect babies from respiratory infections A baby's makeup of gut bacteria - their microbiome - which starts to form as soon as they are born, could help protect against viral infections later in childhood, a new study suggests. As part of the largest study of UK baby microbiomes to date, ...
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Type 2 diabetes drug shows improvements for patients with progressive liver disease The results show that treatment with dapagliflozin improved metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) - a condition where excess fat accumulates in the liver, leading to inflammation - and liver fibrosis (a build up of scar tissue) compared ...
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Woman dies from brain-eating amoeba after using tap water to clear sinuses, CDC says A woman in Texas died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba infection from using tap water to clear out her sinuses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced. According to a death investigation inside the CDC's Morbidity ...
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Possible measles exposure reported in southern Utah, state health officials say St. George • State health officials are monitoring a potential measles outbreak in southwest Utah after learning an out-of-state resident infected with measles visited family in the region and also exposed others to the deadly virus.
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Texas woman dies from brain-eating amoeba after clearing sinuses with campground tap water A Texas woman has died after being infected by a rare brain-eating amoeba after using tap water to clear out her sinuses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced. The 71-year-old woman suddenly died after having "severe neurologic ...
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Summer increases risk of rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba in the water. What to know Infections are rare but often fatal, causing primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). Avoid getting water up your nose in freshwater, use sterile water for nasal irrigation, and be cautious with non-chlorinated pools ...
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Weber, Morgan health officials warn residents after bat tests positive for rabies Weber and Morgan counties warn residents after rabid bat found in Morgan County. Health officials urge updating pet vaccinations and avoiding contact with wild animals. Rabies spreads through saliva; Utah's most common carrier is bats, ...
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Recent diphtheria epidemic in Western Europe traced to migration routes, not countries of origin In 2022, several European countries observed an unusual spike in cases of infection with the bacterium responsible for diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae), mainly among migrants who had recently arrived in Europe. A total of 362 ...
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'Mosquito STD' could help prevent spread of malaria to humans Researchers have created a "mosquito STD" in an effort to stop the pesky pests from spreading malaria to humans. A team of researchers that included a University of Maryland entomologist came up with a deadly fungal infection designed specifically for ...
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P2Y12 inhibitors linked to lower rates of cardiovascular events compared to aspirin Giving a P2Y12 inhibitor anti-clotting drug to patients with coronary artery disease is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke compared with traditional aspirin, with no increased risk of major bleeding, ...
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Major study finds kidney transplant benefits may be limited for oldest and high-risk patients The research found that patients aged 75 and older receiving expanded-criteria donor organs showed five-year survival rates of only 57 to 58%. These lower-quality organs come from older donors or those with risk factors affecting organ quality.
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Scientists explain how eating a rainbow of foods lowers your risk for chronic illness A recent study published in the journal Nature Food highlights the importance of consuming a variety of dietary flavonoids in reducing the risks of chronic diseases and all-cause mortality. Background. Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds ...
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Colorado confirms its 12th measles case of the year as DIA outbreak expands People could have been exposed at a Trader Joe's in Denver on May 29, a King Soopers in Windsor on May 30, and a Target in Glendale on June 2, state health officials say. Posted 2:20 PM, Jun 04, 2025. and last updated 7:30 PM, Jun 04, 2025.
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Experts review how 12-hour biological cycles operate in mice, with clues in humans The discovery of 12-hour gene expression patterns in mouse liver revealed a distinct rhythmic cycle separate from the 24-hour circadian clock. These ultradian rhythms persist even in constant darkness and isolated cells, suggesting control by largely cell- ...
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Long-term Success of GLP-1s Hinges on More Than Just a Prescription Mozaffarian took time to answer questions about the new clinical advisory and how individuals and clinicians can integrate nutrition and lifestyle interventions into GLP-1 treatment to increase their chances for success.
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Chronic Stress and Stroke Among the Adult Population in the United States Methodology: We utilized data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) spanning 10 years (2004-2013). Stroke history was self-reported, as were other stroke risk factors. Psychological distress was measured using the Six-Item Kessler Psychological ...
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Common supplements and medications could cause liver damage, studies show As cases of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) are on the rise, experts are warning of the hidden dangers associated with some common medications and supplements. Statistics show that DILI, also known as toxic hepatitis or hepatotoxicity — which is known ...
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Dementia rates decline among newer generations of older adults UQ researchers analyzed data from more than 62,000 people over the age of 70 who were born from 1890 to 1948 to determine whether there were generational differences in the prevalence of dementia.
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Norovirus GII.17 overtakes GII.4 as the dominant strain in US outbreaks First, they examined the genotype distribution of outbreaks between September 2022 and April 2025 using CaliciNet, the norovirus outbreak surveillance network of public health laboratories in the United States, which serves as a valuable early warning ...
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Millions in west do not know they have aggressive fatty liver disease, study says More than 15 million people in the US, UK, Germany and France do not know they have the most aggressive form of fatty liver disease, according to research. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) – the formal name for ...
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All you need to know about: Alzheimer's disease While Ms. Arakawa was found to have died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare rodent-borne disease, Mr. Hackman's autopsy findings indicated severe heart disease as well as advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease. The actor was 95 at the time of his ...
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The rapidly changing landscape of RSV protection Child in a mask. Researchers recognised the impact of RSV among young children many decades ago. When respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was identified almost 70 years ago, hopes for a ...
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Warmer temperatures are leading to more intense allergies Itching eye, you can use eye drops. You know a lot of sneezing or the nasal drainage, you can do the nasal spray, and then, of course, you can take oral allergy meds which can help with the overall allergy symptoms," said Rung-chi Li, an allergist with ...
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| Trump wants to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for controlling HIV/AIDS President Trump has sent Congress what's known as a rescission request. That's where the White House asks Congress to take back funding for programs it had previously approved. Sponsor Message. Facebook; Flipboard
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Anorexia is the deadliest mental health condition. Experts say we are treating it completely wrong Deanna De Cicco Carr has an early memory of being at a friend's birthday at the age of 10 or 12 and adults shaming kids for eating party food. "We were, like eating chips and I had someone come up and say, 'you guys won't be able to be pretty [and] ...
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Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Finding and Treating Polyps It is not uncommon to find a patient in their 20s or 30s diagnosed with colorectal cancer today. Sadly, among individuals under 50, colorectal cancer is usually diagnosed at a later stage when treatment is more complex, and survival is lowest.
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Will norovirus surge early again this year? Here's what scientists say "GII.17 has caused 75 percent of all norovirus outbreaks during the 2024–25 season so far, thereby replacing GII.4 as the predominant norovirus outbreak strain in the United States," Centers for Disease Control researchers wrote in an article published ...
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Is Methylene Blue Really a Brain Booster? A Pharmacologist Explains the Science That same chemical superpower enables some of methylene blue's medical uses. Most significantly, doctors use it to treat a rare blood disorder called methemoglobinemia, in which hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen, takes ...
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Early contact with pet dogs protects genetically susceptible children from eczema Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the condition, a study suggests. Children with a change in their DNA that increases their chance of developing eczema were less likely to have the condition if ...
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