Blood tests suggest that social disadvantage can accelerate aging and increase disease risk
People with favorable socioeconomic conditions, such as high incomes or education levels, face a reduced risk of age-related diseases and show fewer signs of biological aging than peers of the same age, finds a new study ...
Mar 14, 2025
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Study highlights that less than 1% of people with firearm access engage in defensive use in any given year
Those with access to firearms rarely use their weapons to defend themselves, and instead are far more likely to be exposed to gun violence in other ways, according to a Rutgers Health study.
Mar 14, 2025
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Parents feel they are lacking information about bird flu, poll finds
Only 43% of parents report they are able to find accurate and current information on avian influenza A(H5N1), commonly known as bird flu, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National ...
Mar 14, 2025
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With bird flu in raw milk, many in US still do not know risks of consuming it
Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) located H5N1 bird flu virus in samples of raw, or unpasteurized, milk in tests in four states in April 2024, and bird flu has been detected in commercially sold raw milk, many ...
Mar 14, 2025
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Resuscitation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest—how quickly it is done may be more important than who does it
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in people experiencing a heart attack is a time-dependent medical emergency requiring immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Mar 14, 2025
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White house pulls CDC nominee Dr. Dave Weldon before Senate hearing
Hours before his scheduled Senate confirmation, the White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mar 14, 2025
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Does exercise really extend life? Twin study offers new insights
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously thought.
Mar 13, 2025
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Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in air quality monitor locations in the US
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air quality monitors are disproportionally located in predominately white neighborhoods, according to University of Utah research. The EPA's network consistently failed to capture ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Girl Scouts say cookies are safe despite lawsuit claiming they contain heavy metals
Two groups focused on food safety and environmental toxins have sued Girl Scouts of America, claiming that their perennially popular cookies are tainted with pesticides and heavy metals.
Mar 13, 2025
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Small number of acne products recalled for problematic levels of benzene
After recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, the agency determined that a small number of products should be recalled for possible benzene contamination, the FDA announced ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Federal addiction and mental health agency faces major staff cuts
A key federal agency responsible for addiction and mental health services is facing deep staff cuts.
Mar 13, 2025
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Cashew byproducts found to inhibit fat accumulation in cells
Obesity is a significant risk factor for various metabolic diseases and, in many cases, causes ectopic fat accumulation (i.e., the accumulation of fat around organs where it should not be), inflammation, and insulin resistance, ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Giving blood could be good for your health: New research
Blood donation is widely recognized as a life-saving act, replenishing hospital supplies and aiding patients. But could donating blood also benefit the donor?
Mar 13, 2025
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Generative AI and deepfakes are fueling health misinformation. Here's what to look out for so you don't get scammed
False and misleading health information online and on social media is on the rise, thanks to rapid developments in deepfake technology and generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Mar 13, 2025
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OB/GYNs walk away from anti-abortion states
A brain drain is underway in states that banned or severely restricted abortion after the fall of Roe v Wade, a new study suggests.
Mar 13, 2025
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What is Ulysses syndrome, and why might immigrants experience it?
At night, Alex Mercado could feel the walls closing in. The 28-year-old living in Dallas, far from his family in Ciudad Juarez, struggled with insomnia.
Mar 13, 2025
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For Nairobi's informal settlements, diverse school lunches make a big difference, study shows
For residents of Kibera, one of Nairobi's largest informal settlements, access to nutritious food is often scarce. School meals are a lifeline for many families. But the case study of one small school is proving that—with ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Promise and perils of AI in citizen science explored in study
A new study published in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance by a team from Stanford Medicine investigates the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize citizen science and advance health equity. The study, ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Thought inflation was bad? Health insurance premiums are rising even faster
Kirk Vartan pays more than $2,000 a month for a high-deductible health insurance plan from Blue Shield on Covered California, the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace. He could have selected a cheaper plan from a different ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Axolotls help reveal keratinocytes, not fibroblasts, make collagen for healthy skin
The skin consists of two primary layers. The epidermis, the outermost layer, is predominantly made up of keratinocytes, while the deeper dermis contains blood vessels, nerves, and structural proteins such as collagen, which ...
Mar 12, 2025
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20-year study is the first to show food insecurity raises risk of heart disease over time
Struggling to afford food today could mean heart problems tomorrow. Young adults experiencing food insecurity have a 41% greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for demographic and socioeconomic ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Study links Doomsday Clock to US mortality and mental health patterns
Results indicate that the closer the Doomsday Clock ticks to midnight, the higher the rates are for mortality specific to Alzheimer's disease, suicide, unintentional injuries, alcohol and substance-related disorders.
Mar 12, 2025
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RFK Jr. pushes for stricter oversight of chemicals in food
The nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is taking steps to tighten oversight of chemicals in the U.S. food supply, a key component of his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.
Mar 12, 2025
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