Health·2,848 stories
Health News — Page 83
Swiss analysis: colon cancer now hits 30s
A new Swiss analysis shows colon cancer is now striking patients in their 30s, a shift the source says forces a rethink of screening ages and flags a looming health-care cost crisis.
Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety
A meta‑analysis of 25 brain‑imaging studies by UC Davis Health reveals that people with anxiety disorders have about 8% less brain choline, especially in the prefrontal cortex, a region that governs e
J&J launches Icotyde, first oral IL‑23 psoriasis drug
While recent headlines have spotlighted tight U.S. energy supplies, the NFL’s expanding schedule, and Bank of America’s earnings surge, Johnson & Johnson’s launch of Icotyde marks a new chapter in its
Blue Zones Tied to Sardinia Study, Science Scrutinized
The First Opinion Podcast revisits the origins of the “blue zones” longevity myth, tracing its roots to early Sardinian research by Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain and its later popularization by Dan Bu
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns Over Policy Moves
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary stepped down, ending a turbulent tenure marked by rapid policy shifts, bypassing scientific advisory processes, and launching fast‑track drug reviews. His actions—includi
WHO Urged to Prioritize Worker Health at May 18 Assembly
The GOSH coalition is pressing WHO delegates at the May 18 World Health Assembly in Geneva to make occupational health a strategic priority, arguing that climate-driven hazards, a resurgent engineered
Young Gut Exosomes Reverse Age-Related Metabolic Damage
Researchers at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine identified gut‑derived exosomes as pivotal messengers that can either accelerate or ameliorate age‑related inflammation and meta
Bee Swarm Captured on Plum Tree in May
In May, Michael White observed a honeybee swarm forming a solid ball on a plum tree twig, a striking but natural phenomenon. He recounts how the non‑aggressive swarm was safely captured and moved into
WHO urged to declare climate crisis a PHEIC
A pan‑European commission on climate and health has urged the World Health Organization to label the climate crisis a public health emergency of international concern, warning that disease spread, ext
Root Canal Treatment Lowers Blood Sugar
New research shows that the often‑silent apical periodontitis—deep infections at the tip of a tooth root—can spark chronic inflammation that worsens blood‑sugar control. Treating the infection with ro
Scientists say just 30 minutes of exercise a week could transform your health
Researchers at Norway’s Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) found that just 30 minutes of high‑intensity exercise each week—about 4.5 minutes a day—can cut the risk of over 30 diseas
Gail's sandwich holds 6.88g salt, exceeds UK limit
A triple‑deck chicken sandwich from Gail's contains 6.88 g of salt—more than the UK’s daily limit and the WHO’s recommendation—making it the nation’s “saltiest” sandwich. Health experts warn that such
FDA drug center head Høeg fired, Davis acting director
Tracy Beth Høeg, the acting director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, was abruptly dismissed, announcing the exit on X with a brief statement. Deputy director Michael Davis steps
STAT+: Takeda will pay $13.6 million to settle allegations it paid kickbacks to doctors
Takeda Pharmaceuticals has agreed to a $13.6 M settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations it paid doctors kickbacks—through speaking fees and upscale meals—to push its antidepress
Ice vests or daily cold showers could help people lose weight, study finds
A six‑week trial by the University of Nottingham and Leiden University Medical Center found that daily two‑hour exposure to 15 °C via ice vests and waist wraps trimmed an average of 0.9 kg of body fat
SpaceX is about to launch tallest and most powerful rocket in history
SpaceX is gearing up for a 19 May test flight of its upgraded version‑3 Starship, a 124‑meter tall, 75,000‑kN rocket that will outsize the SLS and Saturn V. The launch from a new Texas pad will showca
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about U.S. pressuring Germany on drug prices, FDA upheaval and biotech clinical trials, and more
The Trump administration is using trade pressure to compel Germany to pay higher prices for U.S. drugs while an FDA leadership vacuum is driving biotech firms to relocate early‑stage trials to the EU
Scientists discover vitamin B2 may help cancer cells survive
While recent headlines have highlighted the NFL's international schedule, Meta's AI push on Threads, and Strategy's convertible‑debt retirement, researchers at the Rudolf Virchow Centre in Würzburg un
Serotonin Circuit Linked to Tinnitus, Affects SSRIs
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and Anhui University identified a serotonin‑driven brain circuit that triggers tinnitus‑like behavior in mice. The work, published in PNAS, suggests t
Elevated Lp(a) in 20,000 Patients Raises Stroke Risk
A new analysis of more than 20,000 adults from three NIH trials shows that inherited high levels of Lipoprotein(a) dramatically increase stroke and cardiovascular death risk, even when routine cholest
Get the Health newsletter
Curated health stories, every morning. Free.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.