This Common Habit Could Signal Serious Health Problems in Later Life
A long-term study of older adults suggests that certain daytime napping patterns—particularly longer, more frequent, and morning naps—may…
Scientists will probe whether processing itself makes ultra-processed foods harmful
A controlled-feeding trial aims to untangle one of nutrition science’s biggest questions: are UPFs harmful because of how…
Trends reveal growing burden of deaths from non-ischemic cardiogenic shock
New data from the CDC WONDER database finds deaths from heart attack-related cardiogenic shock (CS) decreased between 1999…
Rectal cancer deaths in older millennials are rising rapidly
Rectal cancer deaths among older millennials are accelerating, with growth in mortality far outpacing colon cancer, suggesting primary…
Rapid blood infection test fails to improve survival
Even with results delivered hours earlier, rapid diagnostic testing did not translate into better survival or recovery, highlighting…
What still drives childhood vaccine gaps in the United States
Even as overall childhood vaccine coverage stayed relatively high in the United States, this national study shows that…
Why early-onset cancers are rising and how researchers plan to stop them
Early-onset cancers are reshaping the cancer landscape, and this Cell Perspective lays out how researchers could uncover hidden…
High-dose flu vaccine reduces Alzheimer’s risk in older adults
A stronger flu shot might do more than prevent infection. New research suggests it could modestly lower Alzheimer’s…
AI tool predicts Barrett’s esophagus recurrence with high accuracy
A new artificial intelligence (AI)–based tool shows promise for improving surveillance in patients treated with endoscopic eradication therapies…
Geographic disparities persist in the decline of U.S. cancer deaths
In 1991, the U.S. experienced a significant shift in cancer death rates, as, for the first time, deaths…
High-resolution model identifies nationwide plague risk zones in Madagascar
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Plague (Yersinia pestis) remains endemic in Madagascar and causes recurrent…
Toxic RNA drives progressive heart damage in myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that…