The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends including lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, in national HIV programs, particularly for high-risk groups. This follows the FDA's approval. WHO also recommends using rapid HIV tests alongside long-acting medication. Concerns exist about dwindling global HIV funding, particularly after US...
Jamie Powell, a 41-year-old mother, shares her unexpected tongue cancer journey. Initially dismissed by her dentist, her persistent symptoms led to a late-stage diagnosis. Powell underwent a glossectomy, neck dissection, and radiation, resulting in lasting speech and taste impairments. Five years later, she advocates for early detection...
Eating two kiwis daily may significantly improve gut health, according to gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha. Kiwis are rich in fiber and actinidin, an enzyme aiding digestion. Studies show two kiwis daily improve bowel movements, reduce abdominal pain, and potentially lower cancer risk. Dr. Pasricha recommends kiwis as a...
Arizona health officials reported the first plague death since 2007, a case of pneumonic plague in Coconino County. While plague is rare, averaging seven US cases annually, pneumonic plague is the most easily spread and deadly form. The victim's identity is withheld out of respect for the family....
Recent social media trends highlighting "old people smell" and "Ozempic smell" have prompted discussion on how diet affects body odor. Experts explain that various foods, including fish, cruciferous vegetables, spicy foods, and red meat, can impact scent due to interactions with skin bacteria. Conditions like trimethylaminuria can amplify...
Many Americans taking antidepressants like Zoloft or Prozac experience excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) as a side effect. This is due to the medications disrupting the body's temperature regulation, impacting the hypothalamus. Approximately 6.7 million people experience this side effect, which can be particularly noticeable during summer months. Doctors...
Concerns are rising among scientists that restrictions on COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could hinder cancer research. Federal and state actions, including funding cuts and limitations on vaccine use, threaten ongoing mRNA cancer vaccine development. This includes at least 16 terminated or frozen grants. Researchers fear that promising cancer...
13-year-old Micah Clayborne, whose mother has a history of heart issues, was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare genetic condition requiring a heart transplant. Micah's heart was functioning at only 7%, mirroring his mother's past struggles with peripartum cardiomyopathy. Following a successful transplant in October 2024, Micah and...
A new study suggests epigenetic changes, alterations in gene activity without DNA code changes, may increase PCOS risk and be inherited. Researchers examined egg cells and embryos from women with and without PCOS, finding widespread disruptions in key genes and epigenetic markers in those with PCOS. These disruptions,...
The CDC reports a concerning rise in prediabetes among American adolescents, with nearly one-third of youth aged 12-17 now affected. This represents a significant increase from previous estimates. However, experts express concern over the limited data released by the CDC, questioning the methodology and transparency of the new analysis....
