A 26-year study of over 42,000 adults reveals a link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and increased risk of early Parkinson's disease symptoms. Individuals eating 11 or more daily servings of such foods were 2.5 times more likely to exhibit prodromal symptoms like sleep issues, reduced smell, and...
A new study reveals formaldehyde, a carcinogen, in numerous personal care products beyond hair straighteners, including shampoos and lotions. The Silent Spring Institute's research, involving 70 Black and Latina women in Los Angeles, found 53% used products containing formaldehyde releasers, often daily. DMDM hydantoin was the most common...
New York State reported a record 25 pediatric flu deaths during the 2024-25 season, exceeding previous years' totals. Nationwide, flu hospitalizations reached a 15-year high, with over 600,000 cases. Decreased flu vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic and circulating flu strains are cited as contributing factors. The...
Over 1,000 measles cases have been reported in the US in 2025, marking the second highest yearly total since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. A large multi-state outbreak, primarily in West Texas, is driving the surge, with underreporting suspected. This surpasses the yearly average of 180...
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan to use Medicaid and Medicare data to study autism, despite experts' doubts about its effectiveness in identifying root causes. The initiative, a partnership between NIH and CMS, will analyze diagnosis trends, treatment outcomes, and access to care. However, leading...
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new autism research initiative using insurance claims and medical records from Medicare and Medicaid. The project, a collaboration with the NIH and CMS, aims to create a "real-world platform" for studying autism causes. This follows earlier controversial proposals for an...
A new study published in Neurology links high consumption of ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of developing early signs of Parkinson's disease. Researchers in the US and China found an association between ultra-processed food intake and the likelihood of early Parkinson's symptoms, though not definitive proof of causation....
The US Department of Health and Human Services launched a pilot program using Medicare and Medicaid data to research autism causes. This initiative, spearheaded by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to identify causes by September. However, the program has faced criticism from autism advocacy groups and...
A new study reveals a significant gap between the expressed desire and actual uptake of Alzheimer's risk information among cognitively normal volunteers. While 81% initially expressed interest, only 60% chose to receive their personalized risk assessment when offered. Concerns about anxiety, family burden, and the lack of effective...
Teddi Mellencamp, 43, provided a candid update on her stage four cancer battle. Diagnosed with melanoma in 2022, the cancer metastasized to her brain and lungs. After brain surgery, she's undergoing immunotherapy, showing positive results with tumor shrinkage. Mellencamp shares her emotional journey, including the decision of...
