» Overlooked No More: Katharine McCormick, Force Behind the Birth Control Pill
04/05/25 from Health
She used her wealth strategically to expand opportunities for women, underwriting the development of the pill and supporting the suffrage movement.
» This mucus-loving gut bacterium is important for health—here's how to keep it happy
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are friendlier to us and help keep us in good health.
» Improve your life by embracing everyday, even mundane, conversations? Research says yes
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
It's 6 a.m. on a Saturday. You slept terribly and can think only of coffee. Bundled up in your baggiest sweats, hat pulled down over your hair and dark sunglasses for anonymity, you slink into the closest cafe hoping to slip back out just as quickly, hot cup in hand, without speaking to a soul.
» The Plight of the K-Beauty Devotee
04/05/25 from Health | The Atlantic
Tariffs have come for snail mucin.
» Get big or die trying: Social media is driving men's use of steroids—here's how to mitigate the risks
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Men have cared about their appearance throughout the centuries, and ideals of masculinity and "manliness" are ancient—with strong emphasis put on physical fitness and virility. In ancient Greece, the ideal male body was considered strong, symmetrical and athletic.
» Trump Administration Nixes Plan to Cover Anti-Obesity Drugs Through Medicare
04/05/25 from Health – TIME
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it would not cover the medications under Medicare’s Part D prescription drug coverage.
» Cannabis terpenes shown to prevent pain in new study
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
It's common knowledge that many use cannabis and natural products to treat pain symptoms, especially as the nation reckons with the deadly consequences of the opioid epidemic. But what if aromatic compounds in cannabis could treat chronic pain alone, without the side effects of THC?
» Flu vaccines are now available for 2025. What's on offer and which one should I get?
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
It's that time of year when flu vaccines are becoming available in Australia. You may have received an email from your GP clinic or a text message from your pharmacy telling you they're in stock.
» Why Measles Outbreaks May Be the New Normal
04/05/25 from Health
Recent Trump administration actions are setting the stage for a measles resurgence, experts fear.
» How Measles Attacks an Unvaccinated Child
04/05/25 from Health
With falling vaccination rates and outbreaks that have caused more than 580 U.S. cases and at least one death, health experts expect hundreds or even thousands more to be infected in the coming months.
» Ivanka Trump's jiu-jitsu practice benefits whole family, celebrity trainers reveal
04/05/25 from Health News Today on Fox News
The Valente Brothers, a jiu-jitsu family in Miami, has been training first daughter Ivanka Trump and her family. They share their essential techniques for self-defense and confidence.
» 'Your RIF notice is not cancelled.' Inside a chaotic week of massive layoffs at HHS
04/05/25 from NPR: Shots - Health News
Health agency staffers describe a week of chaos and continued uncertainty about who still has a job and how the work will get done. To many it's the opposite of 'government efficiency.'
» Scientists discover how nanoparticles of toxic metal used in MRI scans infiltrate human tissue
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
University of New Mexico researchers studying the health risks posed by gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans, have found that oxalic acid, a molecule found in many foods, can generate nanoparticles of the metal in human tissues.
» Study reveals how aging affects bone cell structure and function
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
It's no coincidence that our bodies feel a little creakier as we age. The trillions of cells that make up our skeleton age too, and some change in ways that weaken the very structure of our bones.
» New study identifies antibodies to enhance whooping cough vaccines
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Whooping cough, or pertussis, was once a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. and worldwide before the introduction of vaccines in the 1940s. In the decades since, the bacterial disease was nearly eradicated in the U.S., with fatalities falling to double digits each year.
» US has twice as many measles cases so far this year than in all of 2024
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
The U.S. now has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024, with Texas reporting another large jump in cases and hospitalizations on Friday.
» 'I don't have a voice in my head': Life with no inner monologue
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Mel May only realized she was different while reading a news article one day.
» Mexico confirms country's first human case of bird flu in a 3-year-old girl
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A 3-year-old girl from the western state of Durango is Mexico's first confirmed human case of bird flu, health officials said Friday.
» Antiviral chewing gum shows promise in reducing influenza and herpes spread
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1, SARS, Ebola, Zika, and H5N1 (bird flu) viruses—all of which have had significant global health and economic impacts.
» Study finds worse outcomes in hospitals serving Black communities
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A new study—just published in Nursing Research—has uncovered concerning disparities in patient outcomes, specifically related to nursing care, within hospitals that predominantly serve Black communities. The research, which analyzed data from over 3,000 hospitals across the United States, reveals that these Black-serving hospitals (BSHs) exhibit...
» High numbers of rural patients cross state lines for cancer care
04/05/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
In a new study, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) found that 7% of Medicare patients cross state borders for cancer care, and rates were nearly double for those who lived in rural areas. This has important implications for telehealth policies and physician licensure, says Tracy Onega, Ph.D., MA, MPAS, M...
» Top American scientists just lost their jobs. Canada is rolling out the welcome mat
04/05/25 from CBC | Health News
What would it take to bring American scientists north? Increasing research funding — as well as costs for things that make research possible — would be a good start, say experts.
» Medical cannabis may help reduce cravings and improve recovery outcomes
04/05/25 from The Medical News
A new pilot study from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University examined how medically supervised cannabis use in a residential recovery home may support people in treatment for substance use challenges.
» Study: Rural cancer patients cross state lines for specialized care
04/05/25 from The Medical News
In a federally funded study, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) found that 7% of Medicare patients cross state borders for cancer care, and rates were nearly double for those who lived in rural areas.
» New approach to combat influenza and herpes with bean-based gum
04/05/25 from The Medical News
In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1, SARS, Ebola, Zika, and H5N1 (bird flu) viruses-all of which have had significant global health and economic impacts.
» Study reveals nursing care gaps in Black-serving hospitals
04/05/25 from The Medical News
A new study – just published in Nursing Research – has uncovered concerning disparities in patient outcomes, specifically related to nursing care, within hospitals that predominantly serve Black communities.
» Cryo-EM reveals fine structural details of human chromatin remodeler in action
04/05/25 from The Medical News
Chromatin remodeling plays a vital role in gene regulation, affecting how DNA is accessed. Disruptions in this process can also lead to cancer and other diseases.
» No bones about it: New details about skeletal cell aging revealed
04/05/25 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists and researchers around the globe are investigating a series of mysteries about what happens to our bones over time.
» New research boosts future whooping cough vaccines
04/05/25 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
New research could aid in improving whooping cough vaccines to once again push this disease toward eradication by targeting two key weaknesses in the infection.
» An antiviral chewing gum to reduce influenza and herpes simplex virus transmission
04/05/25 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
Low vaccination rates for influenza viruses and the lack of an HSV vaccine underscore the need for a new approach to reduce viral transmission. Researchers have now used a clinical-grade antiviral chewing gum to substantially reduce viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses and two influenza A strains in experimental models.
» Strength Training Helps Prevent Insomnia in Seniors
04/05/25 from Articles
For many older adults, getting a good night’s sleep is a nightly struggle. Up to 20% of older adults deal with insomnia, which leaves you tired, grumpy or at risk for bigger problems like depression or heart trouble. 1 Many turn to sleeping pills for help, but they often bring side effects like grogginess and confusion. Could something as simple...
» Microplastics Accumulate in Your Brain More Than Other Organs
04/05/25 from Articles
Everywhere you look, plastic is a part of modern life. From packaging to clothing, it's almost inescapable. However, what you might not realize is that plastic is not just around you; it's increasingly accumulating inside you. Microscopic plastic particles, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, are now globally recognized as a pervasive envir...
» Can Eating More Veggies Prevent You from Going Gray?
04/05/25 from Articles
As you get older, you might spot those first gray hairs sneaking in. It’s normal, but for lots of people it feels like a little reminder that youth is fading. What if you could push back against that with something natural? Scientists have found a compound called luteolin that helps you keep your hair colorful longer. Wondering what causes gray ...
» Trump Rejects Proposal for Medicare to Cover Wegovy and Other Obesity Drugs
04/04/25 from Health
Administration officials reversed a decision made during the Biden presidency that would have given millions of people access to weight-loss drugs paid for Medicare and Medicaid.
» A Federal Lab That Tracked Rising S.T.I.s Has Been Shuttered
04/04/25 from Health
The United States can no longer keep tabs on drug-resistant gonorrhea, among other infections, scientists said.
» Embattled TAVR Device Myval Meets Expectations in Trial, but Trouble Still Ahead
04/04/25 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- For a balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR or TAVI) platform, the much-litigated Myval performed well enough in the COMPARE-TAVI 1 randomized trial, but its rates of pacemakers and paravalvular leaks...
» Switch to Tirzepatide in T2D More Effective Than Upping Dulaglutide Dose
04/04/25 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- Diabetes patients on dulaglutide (Trulicity) had better glycemic control and more weight loss if they switched to tirzepatide (Mounjaro) rather than increasing the dose of the earlier-generation GLP-1 receptor agonist, an open...
» Trump drops Biden's proposal for Medicare to cover obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound
04/04/25 from Health Care
The Biden administration proposal would have significantly expanded access to obesity to millions of Americans but would have cost the government billions.
» Turns out Adam Devine isn't dying from stiff person syndrome any time soon
04/04/25 from Health & Wellness
Adam Devine had a devastating accident when he was a kid and is still dealing with the fallout. But a recent diagnosis of stiff person syndrome was off the mark.
» NIOSH Workers Wonder, 'Who Is Going to Carry on My Work?'
04/04/25 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- This week's cuts to HHS staffing have left employees at one agency division wondering what will become of all of their research. "One of the conversations I heard in the hallway was, 'What's going to happen to my research, my...
» Medicare Spends Billions on Oncology Drugs Offering Little Added Benefit
04/04/25 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- In an analysis of Medicare's top-selling brand-name oncology drugs, researchers found that while the vast majority provided high added therapeutic benefit, 10 were classified as providing low or no added benefit. In 2022, Medicare...
» U.S. Has Twice as Many Measles Cases so Far This Year Than in All of 2024
04/04/25 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- The U.S. now has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024, with Texas reporting another large jump in cases and hospitalizations on Friday. Other states with active outbreaks -- defined as three or...
» What music therapy is and its benefits for people of all ages
04/04/25 from HealthPartners Blog
Good mental health is central to your overall well-being, so maintaining it should be part of the daily conversation. Music […] The post What music therapy is and its benefits for people of all ages appeared first on HealthPartners Blog .
» Cost-sharing: Why you pay out of pocket for health services
04/04/25 from HealthPartners Blog
When considering health insurance plans and their costs, there’s a lot to think about. You should know what you’ll need […] The post Cost-sharing: Why you pay out of pocket for health services appeared first on HealthPartners Blog .
» Medicare, Medicaid agency cuts jobs from minority health office, other divisions, as RFK Jr. guts U.S. health department
04/04/25 from Health Care
CMS detailed some of the specific offices impacted by cuts under Kennedy's broader plan to restructure the Department of Health and Human Services.
» Cerebrospinal Fluid Liquid Biopsy for Glioma Shows Clinical Management Potential
04/04/25 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with glioma had a high concordance with tumor DNA and showed potentially useful prognostic potential, a small prospective study showed. CSF-ctDNA was detected...
» Amid Measles Outbreaks, Poison Centers See Uptick in Vit A Exposures in Kids
04/04/25 from MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians
(MedPage Today) -- Poison control centers have received more reports of vitamin A exposures than usual -- a trend that lines up with the growing measles outbreaks in Texas and other states. From Jan. 1 through March 31, "there were 86 pediatric...
» Dementia risk could dip with common vaccine, study suggests
04/04/25 from Health News Today on Fox News
Stanford researchers found that adults who received the zoster vaccine for shingles have a lower risk of developing dementia. Experts discuss the public health impact.
» Quiz: How Healthy Is Your Social Life?
04/04/25 from Health
Research shows that our happiness depends on a complex web of relationships and interactions. Fifteen simple questions can assess yours.
» Planetary health diet and Mediterranean diet associated with similar survival and sustainability benefits
04/04/25 from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily
A cohort study was conducted in Spain to compare the health and environmental benefits of the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) and the Mediterranean Diet. Compared to participants with low adherence, higher adherence to both diets was similarly associated with lower all-cause mortality and with comparable low environmental impact. This study highligh...