» Contaminated illicit alcohol being sold to unsuspecting customers at licensed bottle shops
05/24/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Australians may be drinking contaminated spirits without realizing it, according to new research showing illicit alcohol being sold alongside legal products at bottle shops. A preliminary investigation of licensed retailers in Melbourne revealed that illicit bottles of vodka are being sold—often at a cheaper price point than competitor products—...

» 'I never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before this': How one medical supply CEO is navigating the oil price shock
05/24/26 from Health Care
Medical supply company Gentell sources raw materials from around the world, and the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is causing volatility for its business.

» DNA repair protein gene gone rogue may unlock new cancer treatments
05/24/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
When it comes to cancer, tumor suppressor genes are usually thought of as the "good guys." These genes make proteins that protect and repair DNA in cells. If they stop functioning or there's not enough, cancer risk goes up. But there can be too much of a good thing: when cells overexpress the gene EXO1—meaning that they make more of the protein ...

» Blood biomarkers could detect earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease—and slow its progression
05/24/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide, has a long preclinical stage. It potentially begins decades before clinical symptoms become apparent.

» Ebola toll tops 200, other African countries seen at risk
05/24/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo updated the death toll from the Ebola outbreak to 204 late Saturday, hours after the Red Cross said three volunteers had died there and Uganda confirmed three new Ebola cases.

» Good dog! More children's hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal
05/24/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand up near his wheelchair long enough to toss her a ball.

» How state laws can stymie research into your ancestors' psychiatric records
05/24/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Breta Meria Conole was in a state psychiatric hospital for more than two decades. But the reason why is a family mystery.

» The Man Behind the Trump Administration’s Favorite Psychedelic
05/24/26 from Health | The Atlantic
W. Bryan Hubbard is the Republican psychedelics whisperer.

» How a distinct communication subspace in the brain turns goals into actions
05/24/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Humans continuously adapt their actions and behaviors in response to changes in their surrounding environment. Past neuroscience studies suggest that this adaptation process relies on the brain's ability to translate abstract goals or rules into specific physical actions or behaviors, yet its neural underpinnings have not yet been clearly elucid...

» Here's how Alberta zoos are protecting birds from avian flu
05/24/26 from CBC | Health News
Zoos and wildlife facilities in Alberta are taking steps to protect their birds from avian flu. Outbreaks on commercial poultry operations in Alberta have been detected east of Edmonton and near Ribstone Creek in east-central Alberta on May 11, and northeast of Drumheller on May 16.

» Woodchips on trails reduce tick populations, Ottawa researchers find
05/24/26 from CBC | Health News
A study published this month by researchers at the University of Ottawa has found that applying woodchips to some trails significantly reduced local tick populations.

» Scientists discover hidden driver of aging — Simple supplement reversed brain decline
05/24/26 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
A newly identified brain protein may play a major role in how the body ages. Researchers discovered that declining levels of Menin in the hypothalamus triggered inflammation, memory problems, bone loss, and other aging-related changes in mice. Restoring Menin reversed several of these effects, while a simple amino acid supplement called D-serine...

» Community-based baby hip screening successfully reduces late diagnosis of developmental dysplasia
05/24/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A recent trial of community-based and nurse-led ultrasound screening for hip dysplasia in Japan has been met with great success, according to new research at the University of Tokyo. The trial achieved almost universal reach and 8.7% of infants were found to have suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), including children with no clin...

» Exploring the Miraculous World of Mitochondria
05/24/26 from Articles
Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 1, 2024. As an advocate for the crucial role of mitochondrial health in overall wellness, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down with renowned mitochondrial researcher Hemal Patel, a professor in biology at the University of California in San Diego. We di...

» How to Conquer Inguinal Hernias and Reclaim Your Vitality
05/24/26 from Articles
Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published February 2, 2025. You might think you’d notice right away if you had a hernia, but I can tell you from personal experience that it sometimes sneaks up on you. Not too long ago, I noticed a lump in my groin that just didn’t feel right. It started small, and at first, I paid lit...

» The Mitochondrial Roots of Fatty Liver — and How Choline Helps
05/24/26 from Articles
Your liver works like a factory, processing everything you eat and drink, filtering toxins, producing important compounds, and supporting digestion. But when too much fat builds up inside this factory, its operations begin to break down. This is what happens with fatty liver disease, which now affects about 47.8% of U.S. adults, making it one of...

» Stem cells have potent potential for diabetes treatment
05/23/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Humans have around 30 trillion cells in our adult bodies. Amazingly, each of these cells came from a handful of about 100 stem cells in the earliest days of development. The ability of these embryonic stem cells to turn into any cell type makes them pluripotent—something that researchers are harnessing in science and medicine today.

» U.S. Ebola Travel Ban Faces Criticism From Congo Health Officials
05/23/26 from Health
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.

» Digital platform significantly reduces distress among children of divorce
05/23/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Every year, thousands of Danish children experience their parents splitting up. For many, this is a major upheaval that can leave lasting marks on their well-being and daily lives. A new study conducted in collaboration with 21 Danish municipalities and the Danish Agency of Family Law shows that a digital tool developed by researchers at the Uni...

» Blood Markers to Direct Lung Cancer Screening; Name Change for PCOS
05/23/26 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of Texas Tech Health El Paso, look at the top medical...

» Freud's century-old ideas are colliding with modern brain science in ways that could change how minds are treated
05/23/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A new article published in the neurocognitive journal Entropy argues that Sigmund Freud's model of the mind, as well as more recent psychoanalytic theory, has similarities with the leading model in brain research today, the so-called prediction paradigm.

» Ebola treatment tent set ablaze again in Congo, with 18 suspected cases leaving
05/23/26 from CBC | Health News
An Ebola treatment tent was set on fire, leading 18 patients who are suspected of having Ebola to leave — one day after a tent in another community was burned down. The concerning outbreak is gripping East Africa.

» An Ebola treatment tent is set ablaze again in eastern Congo with 18 suspected cases escaping
05/23/26 from ABC News: Health
A tent used for Ebola treatment in eastern Congo has been set on fire for the second time this week

» I’ve Seen One Too Many E-Scooter Injuries in the Trauma Bay
05/23/26 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- With their sleek black bodies and shock absorbers, powered scooters are an attractive toy. For many, they seem like a convenient solution to urban traffic, but based on what I've seen in the trauma department, they may be causing...

» Scientists warn popular vitamin D supplement may have a “previously unknown” downside
05/23/26 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
A surprising study suggests vitamin D2 supplements may reduce the body’s levels of vitamin D3 — the more effective form of vitamin D. Researchers found D3 not only boosts vitamin D status more efficiently, but may also play a unique role in helping the immune system fight off viruses and bacteria. The discovery is prompting scientists to rethink...

» Thermoreversible biogel may solve a hairy problem for wearable brain-monitoring systems
05/23/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A vital tool for health care practitioners, electroencephalography (EEG) systems measure electrical activity in the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp, but getting reliable readings can be surprisingly difficult. Hair interferes with contact between the electrodes and skin, and the gels used to improve those connections often dry out o...

» A Look at Major Ebola Outbreaks and When the Disease Was First Identified
05/23/26 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- With around 600 suspected cases and at least 130 deaths, the new Ebola outbreak in the Central African country of Congo has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO...

» Healing with a wag and a nuzzle, meet the dogs brightening hospital days, in photos
05/23/26 from ABC News: Health
Facility dogs are bringing moments of comfort and joy to children’s hospitals, offering far more than a friendly face. Unlike volunteer therapy dogs, these specially trained, full-time working dogs can enter sensitive areas and support patients throughout their hospital experience. Experts say the use of facility dogs is growing at childre...

» Wegovy linked to rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden blindness
05/23/26 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
A new analysis is raising concerns about Wegovy, the blockbuster weight-loss drug, after researchers found it may carry the highest risk of a rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden vision loss. The study, based on millions of FDA side-effect reports, found the risk signal was nearly five times stronger for Wegovy than for Ozempic, despite both ...

» New AI body map reveals obesity’s hidden attack on facial nerves
05/23/26 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have created an AI-powered system that can scan and map an entire mouse body in extraordinary detail — and it just uncovered a surprising new effect of obesity. Beyond disrupting metabolism, obesity appears to damage facial sensory nerves linked to touch and sensation, while also triggering widespread inflammation across the body.

» Integrating substance use disorder treatment into clinic-based internal medicine expands access to care
05/23/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that embedding addiction treatment into primary care training clinics may be a promising approach to addressing substance use disorders (SUDs). Published in the journal Academic Medicine, the study shows how integrating SUD treatment into an internal medicine resident practice could not only...

» How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away
05/23/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
When South African infectious disease specialist Lucille Blumberg checked her email on the morning of May 1, while the country was celebrating the Labor Day holiday, an urgent message caught her attention.

» 5 Takeaways From a Times Investigation on Autism Therapy Clinics
05/23/26 from Health
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week at the facilities.

» How Profit-Seeking Autism Clinics Can Harm Kids
05/23/26 from Health
Profit motives are shaping the care inside an expanding autism therapy industry, creating conditions that can harm some children. Our health reporter Sarah Kliff explains her new investigation, co-authored with Margot Sanger-Katz.

» Short Naps, Long Hours: How Autism Clinics Squeeze Medicaid Dollars Out of Preschoolers
05/23/26 from Health
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.

» Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta
05/23/26 from CDC Online Newsroom
CDC statement about enhanced Ebola airport screening expands to Atlanta.

» Efforts to understand the nation's drugged driving problem stall under Trump
05/23/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Two state transportation workers were replacing a sign on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 6 in western Colorado one morning when a Jeep Grand Cherokee swerved off the road and struck them.

» Sunscreen confusion puts more Americans at risk for Melanoma
05/23/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Melanoma—the most serious form of skin cancer—doesn't just happen at the beach or in a tanning booth.

» Fed a Lie — The Truth About Seed Oils
05/23/26 from Articles
Chronic illness has become a normal part of everyday life for many Americans. You likely know someone living with heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune issues, or ongoing mental health challenges. These problems are showing up earlier, lasting longer, and affecting more people than in the past. While many factors contribute to this trend, one of t...

» Knee Pain? Strength Training and Home Exercises Will Help
05/23/26 from Articles
Roughly one in four adults in the U.S. is living with knee pain, 1 often caused by osteoarthritis — an increasingly common joint disorder that affects over 32 million Americans today. 2 The condition is characterized by cartilage breakdown in the knee, leading to stiffness, swelling, and a grinding or aching pain that tends to worsen with inacti...

» Sauna Bathing Can Help You Fight Off Infections Faster — Here's Why
05/23/26 from Articles
When you step into a sauna, your body does something remarkable; it mimics one of its oldest and most effective defense strategies: a fever. That deliberate rise in temperature is more than relaxation or a good sweat. It's a signal. And your immune system is listening. Research published in the journal Temperature shows that even a single sauna ...

» New study could improve testing and treatment for rare brain, spinal cord, and eye cancers
05/22/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A new study has identified hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 1 (HAVCR1) as a biomarker that could make it easier to diagnose rare but aggressive forms of brain and eye cancer earlier and with fewer invasive tests.

» U.S. to Block Entry to More Noncitizens Who May Have Been Exposed to Ebola
05/22/26 from Health
The Trump administration announced plans to expand a ban on entering the United States to legal permanent residents who had been in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan.

» New indicator for response to therapy in pediatric cancers identified
05/22/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A study by researchers at the University of Birmingham has identified a new biomarker for response to a specific cancer therapy, treating children with Ewing Sarcoma and other tumor types. The study, which is a Phase I/II treatment arm within the eSMART Trial, was carried out at the Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU), recruited 70 p...

» Q&A: Using advanced imaging to improve brain cancer treatment
05/22/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Glioblastoma is one of the most treatment-resistant brain tumors, making it especially difficult to treat. Part of that resistance stems from its unique tumor microenvironment—the complex mix of cells and biological activity surrounding the tumor.

» Migraine With Aura Tied to Higher Stroke Risk
05/22/26 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- Middle-aged and older adults who had migraine with aura had a greater risk of subsequent stroke, a study of 11,000 people showed. Over 6 years, migraine with aura was associated with a 73% higher risk of ischemic stroke compared...

» DKA may trigger lingering inflammatory surge in children with type 1 diabetes
05/22/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Many children who develop type 1 diabetes, the inability to produce insulin and process blood sugar, do not know they have the condition until symptoms arise. These symptoms are often driven by a severe and sometimes fatal condition called diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA. As insulin levels drop and blood sugar rises, the body generates molecules c...

» Brain inflammation is unlikely to explain persistent long COVID symptoms, neuroimaging study finds
05/22/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A new brain imaging study has found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in patients suffering from prolonged symptoms after COVID-19 infection. Instead, the most severe long COVID symptoms were associated with increased brain activity in regions involved in mood and emotion. The study is published in the Journal of Neurology.

» WHO says new hantavirus case among Hondius ship's crew
05/22/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A member of the MV Hondius cruise ship crew who disembarked in Spain's Canary Islands and was repatriated to the Netherlands was confirmed Friday as a new hantavirus case, the WHO said.

» EU regulator approves pill form of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight loss drug
05/22/26 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Novo Nordisk has obtained approval for the pill form of its popular Wegovy anti-obesity drug in the European Union, the bloc's medicines regulator said on Friday.