Norovirus Cases Surge Ahead of the Holidays
Nationwide Rise in Wastewater Signals Early Season
A highly contagious gastrointestinal virus is spreading quickly across the United States ahead of the holiday season, with...
CDC Shift on Vaccines and Autism Sparks Expert Concerns
A recent change to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s messaging on vaccines and autism has sparked confusion among parents and health professionals....
Body Fat Reconsidered as a Complex Human Organ
For centuries, body fat has been viewed as nothing more than an unwanted storage material, a passive layer of energy reserves we work hard...
Surge in Whooping Cough Raises Public Health Concerns
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is surging across the United States, with major outbreaks reported in Texas, Florida, California, Oregon and several other states. Health...
UPFs Linked to Higher Risk of Early Bowel Polyps in Women
New research suggests that women under 50 who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) face a significantly increased risk of developing abnormal bowel...
Scientists Identify How a Blood Pressure Drug Could Help Fight Cancer
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new role for hydralazine, a long-used blood pressure medication. While the drug has been prescribed since the 1950s, its...