A global trial called NeoSep1 is testing combinations of older antibiotics — like fosfomycin, flomoxef, and amikacin — to treat drug-resistant neonatal sepsis, in hopes of saving hundreds of thousands of newborns.
GLP-1 drugs help with weight and blood sugar but pose unclear risks in pregnancy. Research is limited, and experts recommend stopping them if you’re planning or discover you’re pregnant.
A new MRI study links higher muscle mass and lower visceral fat to a younger “brain age,” suggesting strength may help protect brain health as we age.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has intensified his attacks on vaccine safety and testing, but public-health experts say his claims lack strong scientific backing.
A new study of U.S. veterans finds untreated sleep apnea raises risk of Parkinson’s disease; early CPAP therapy may cut the risk, though further research is needed.
New animal research shows combining oxytocin with low-dose tirzepatide cuts weight nearly twice as much as either alone — without the nausea common to GLP-1 drugs.
Some of the most mood-lifting foods: fatty fish, whole grains, fermented foods, dark greens, nuts, and dark chocolate — not just sugary snacks.
Current U.S. lung cancer screening misses most cases because guidelines are too narrow, and too few eligible people actually get screened.
Texas reports a growing EHV-1 outbreak linked to recent equine events, with at least one horse dead and more cases emerging. Officials urge strict quarantine and biosecurity to contain the virus.
A Washington man has died from the rare H5N5 bird flu, marking the first known fatality linked to this strain. Officials stress low public risk and no sign of human-to-human transmission.
After age 50, our immune system undergoes slow changes — reduced T-cell production, chronic inflammation (“inflammaging”), and shifts in immune regulation — that make autoimmune diseases more likely.
UW researchers emphasize that cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, marked by cyclic vomiting and pain, is now formally recognized. The WHO added a diagnostic code (R11.16), giving clinicians a clear way to diagnose and research it.
A Washington resident with existing health issues died from H5N5 bird flu, the first confirmed human case, linked to exposure from a backyard flock. Public risk remains low.
Parents say their infants fell ill on ByHeart formula months before the botulism outbreak, raising questions about why earlier cases weren’t flagged sooner.
Early signs of stomach cancer are subtle and easily mistaken for common discomforts. Recognizing persistent changes—indigestion, early fullness, weight loss, fatigue—can support earlier diagnosis.
A Grays Harbor County resident died from H5N5 bird flu—the first human case ever recorded. Officials say public risk is low and no human-to-human spread is evident.
The CDC updated its vaccine-safety page to say “vaccines do not cause autism” is not evidence-based, aligning with RFK Jr.’s long-held skepticism — a move that alarms public health experts.
A new study reveals distinct genetic signatures behind early- and late-onset depression, suggesting the disorder follows separate biological pathways depending on when
A UN report says methane emissions are still rising but slowing, giving scientists hope that meaningful global reductions could be achievable in the coming years.
Eswatini becomes the first African country to offer twice-yearly HIV prevention injections, marking a major step in long-acting protection for vulnerable groups.
Whooping cough is rising sharply in many regions, driven by fading immunity, drops in vaccination coverage, and complacency—especially threatening infants too young to be fully protected.
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A Washington state resident has been confirmed as the first human with H5N5 bird flu. The patient, an older adult with health issues, was exposed to a backyard flock. Officials say the risk to the public is low.
Lenacapavir (Yeztugo), a twice-yearly injectable for HIV prevention, gains FDA approval and global access via partnerships — marking a historic shift in PrEP.