Why the FDA recalled six popular acne products In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced voluntary recalls of several popular acne products due to contamination with benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical. May 29, 2025 0 0
Annual COVID-19 shots no longer advised for healthy children and pregnant women—a public health expert explains On May 27, 2025, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer include the COVID-19 vaccine on the list of immunizations it recommends ... May 29, 2025 0 0
Parents of autistic children are stressed. Here's what they want you to know If you're a parent or caregiver of a child who's autistic, the odds are you're spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the kind of support you need. ... May 29, 2025 0 1
Machine learning algorithm brings long-read sequencing to the clinic Long-read sequencing technologies analyze long, continuous stretches of DNA. These methods have the potential to improve researchers' ability to detect complex genetic alterations in cancer genomes. However, the complex structure ... May 29, 2025 0 7
Will this year's flu shot protect you? The answer is hidden in your blood Flu shots save lives across the United States every year. These vaccines are good at protecting the population from severe influenza infections, but not every person gets the same level of protection. May 29, 2025 0 28
Scientists find promise in a new peptide drug to combat a deadly brain cancer A lab-designed molecule developed and extensively studied by scientists with Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC could represent a breakthrough in slowing tumor recurrence in glioblastoma, an aggressive ... May 29, 2025 0 24
Next-gen biobattery shrinks tumor, paving way for drug-free cancer treatments A pioneering biobattery has been shown to reduce tumor growth in the body and could hold the key to a new drug-free immunotherapy treatment in cancer patients. May 29, 2025 0 83
Australia faces rising threats from synthetic opioids Reports of synthetic opioids contaminating Australia's drug supply highlight the concerning pace at which they are entering the country. The Australian Federal Police recently raised concerns after detecting nitazenes in ... May 29, 2025 0 0
Emerging tick species in CT found to carry rare bacteria that can be deadly, officials say An invasive tick species in Connecticut has been found to carry the bacteria that can cause ehrlichiosis in humans, a discovery that has alarmed state biologists as the tick continues to increase its spread throughout the ... May 29, 2025 0 1
Study finds low distress not always a reflection of wellbeing in daily life Psychological therapy should explore treatments that take a two-fold approach to decrease distress and increase well-being to obtain optimal mental health, according to researchers at The University of Western Australia. May 29, 2025 0 0