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(MedPage Today) -- Men with a higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods had a significantly higher risk for developing prostate cancer in a large study. (Florida Atlantic University) Maura Gillison, MD, PhD, credited…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended prioritizing the Ervebo vaccine for testing in a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The vaccine was originally developed to protect against Zaire…
Measuring waist size may be one of the simplest and most effective ways to detect obesity-related health risks, according to a study by Rutgers Health researchers.
Posted August 14, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. When a client of mine brought up his meth use, what I started to notice was that he seemed to avoid saying the word “meth.” It was confusing at first, because…
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to Culture Clinic, MedPage Today's collaboration with Northwell Health to offer a healthcare professional's take on the latest viral medical topics. "Ferritin face" is one of the latest terms…
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a role for the youth-associated protein TIMP2 in supporting the healthy function of microglia, the brain's resident immune cells.
Forty Oneida County 911 dispatchers and 10 crisis service providers recently completed two-day Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training to help with mental health responses and community safety, ...
A new study in Psychological Medicine concludes that the reason homosexuals have more mental health issues than heterosexuals is far more likely to be the result of familial issues than minority ...
Often, humans and other animals seek information that can help them complete tasks and attain desired rewards. In some cases, however, they seek information driven simply by curiosity and a desire to obtain knowledge for…
Posted August 14, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. A recent post made a thoughtful case on behalf of estranged parents. It argued that ordinary human responses, like explaining, asking questions, or reaching out…
Posted August 14, 2026 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods It was announced last week that starting in 2027, the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts will do away with letter grades for…
Immunotherapy that targets tumor-associated macrophages, a type of immune cell in the tumor microenvironment, works only if the cells have a functional system of molecules that enables them to respond to the treatment…
GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual agonists have transformed the treatment of obesity and other metabolic diseases, and a new editorial co-authored by Dr. Steven Heymsfield of LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center…
Posted August 14, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Established relationship theory suggests that perceiving barriers to leaving a relationship is a sign of commitment. It is a psychological relationship…
Every year, lung cancer kills more than 100,000 people in the United States. Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer, but other environmental exposures can also contribute to the disease.
Biologic medicines have transformed the treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, migraine, inflammatory disorders and many other conditions. Yet their growing use among women of reproductive age constitutes a major…
Animals searching for water brought the forest to the city, perhaps sparking Brazil’s first yellow fever outbreak in decades.
(MedPage Today) -- Adding genomic testing to routine newborn screening identified children at increased risk of developing certain childhood cancers, researchers found. By analyzing archived newborn dried blood spots…
As temperatures continue to soar and amber heat-health alerts are issued across England, warnings are reaching the public but still failing to change behavior. A new investigation by United Nations University experts…
Glycoprotein VI, or GPVI for short, is a surface receptor found exclusively on platelets and their precursor cells, megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. GPVI is primarily responsible for binding collagen at the site of an…
The experiences people have with yoga are embodied and take place in the here and now. Yoga can offer a different kind of insight than what one gains by thinking and talking about what has happened or might happen, says…
The neuropsychological evaluation a defense expert conducted on Bryan Kohbergher has been unsealed ...
The neuropsychological evaluation a defense expert conducted on Bryan Kohbergher in February 2025 has been unsealed ...
Even people with a high genetic risk of dementia saw benefits from these activities.
Brain stimulation can produce very different effects at different moments, even when the stimulus is delivered exactly the same way. A new study published in Brain Stimulation shows that the brain's ongoing activity…
Foods and drinks linked to higher Alzheimer’s and dementia risk in older adults center on ultra-processed items, sugary beverages, processed meats, excess saturated fats, and alcohol. Emerging ...
Singing in a neurological choir – a singing group designed for individuals living with acquired brain injuries and neurodegenerative disorders – reduces social isolation and the sense of loss that ...
Advocates in Bahrain are raising awareness about the risk of alcohol addiction and the importance of seeking community-based support to overcome the condition. Members of Bahrains ...
Soon it will be National Suicide Prevention Month, but advocates say it's never too early to call attention to this issue. For men, suicide-related deaths are four times higher than women. FOX 13's ...
As students head back to the classroom, experts say families shouldn't overlook mental health. Gwen Baumgardner reports.