Infections Drive 2.3 Million Cancer Cases a Year and Most Are Preventable
A Staggering Number With a Hopeful Twist When most people think about cancer risk, they think about genetics, smoking, or diet. Infections rarely top the list. But a sweeping new study published September 28 in The Lancet Oncology makes the case that the world has…
A New mRNA Flu Shot Is Now Available for Adults 50 and Older
A Familiar Technology, A New Flu Fighter The FDA has approved mFLUSIVA (mRNA-1010), Moderna’s mRNA-based influenza vaccine, for use in adults 50 and older. The shot uses the same platform that powered COVID-19 vaccines — and researchers say it’s a meaningful leap forward in how…
Why Getting a Dog Could Be the Best Thing You Do for Your Health
Owning a dog could be one of the best things you can do for a longer life, according to longevity expert Dan Buettner. He points to research showing that dog owners experience fewer heart attacks and lower levels of loneliness, both of which are key factors in overall health and lifespan. It turns out your furry companion may be doing more for you than you realize.
Osteoporosis Is Not Inevitable — Here Is How to Stop It Before It Starts
Many people mistakenly assume bone loss is just a normal, unavoidable part of getting older, but experts say that thinking can be dangerous. Dr. Susan Zweig, a bone health specialist at NYU Langone Health, warns that osteoporosis is a silent but potentially deadly disease that can largely be prevented with the right lifestyle choices and medical awareness.
Over a Million Americans Are Taking Ozempic Without a Medical Diagnosis
A Drug Designed for Diabetes Is Now Something Else Entirely A large new study suggests weight-loss drugs have quietly moved from medical tool to what one researcher calls a “big Ozempic experiment.” What began as a treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity has expanded…
A 10-Minute Slow Jog Can Sharpen Your Brain and Lift Your Mood
The Minimum Dose of Exercise Your Brain Actually Needs Forget the hour-long gym sessions and punishing interval workouts. New research suggests that one of the most effective things you can do for your mood and mental focus takes just 10 minutes — and you barely…
Simple Question a UCLA Neurologist Wants Every Woman to Ask Herself About Memory Loss
The Fear Behind Every Forgotten Word Losing a train of thought, struggling to recall once-familiar words, or forgetting the reason for walking into a room can leave older adults wondering if they are experiencing early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. It’s one of the…
What Science Actually Says About Flushing Microplastics From Your Body
The Invisible Invasion Already Inside You Microplastics — tiny plastic particles less than 5 mm — have infiltrated our water, food, air, and even our bodies. That much is no longer debated. What remains far less settled is what, if anything, you can actually do…
Tampa Bay Counties Declare Emergency as Dengue Outbreak Claims Its First Life in a Century
A Region on High Alert Three Florida counties have declared states of emergency as a growing outbreak of dengue has spread across the region. Hillsborough and Pinellas counties declared states of emergency on Thursday, September 25, one day after neighboring Pasco County did the same,…
New NHS Brain Tumour Test Delivers Results in Hours Instead of Eight Weeks
A Diagnosis in the Time It Takes to Watch a Movie A new brain tumour test can give doctors crucial answers while a patient is still on the operating table — potentially cutting diagnosis times from as long as eight weeks down to just two…
