The Trump administration's cuts to the CDC's sexually transmitted infection (STI) lab have coincided with a dramatic rise in syphilis cases, particularly in states like Wisconsin, where cases increased by 1450% since 2019. Experts warn that the lab's closure, resulting in the layoff of 28 employees, will severely hamper...
A new report reveals a steady decline in overall US cancer deaths from 2001 to 2022, despite a slight rise in diagnoses among women. The 2020 pandemic temporarily lowered incidence rates due to care disruptions. Decreased tobacco use contributed to lower smoking-related cancer rates. However, increases are seen...
Research into reversing aging is progressing, with methods like cellular reprogramming and senolytic drugs showing promise in animals but posing risks like cancer. Blood transfusions from young animals have also shown rejuvenation, but human trials are lacking and carry potential dangers. While extending lifespan is a goal, focusing...
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a case challenging the Affordable Care Act's Preventive Services Task Force. Christian employers and individuals argue the Task Force's recommendation for free HIV prevention medication violates their religious freedom. The core issue isn't religious freedom, but whether the Task Force's...
A significant rise in colon cancer diagnoses among those under 55 has been observed. Research suggests a correlation between low vitamin D levels and colon cancer, although the causal relationship is still under investigation. Studies indicate vitamin D deficiency increases colon cancer incidence and negatively impacts survival rates....
Louisiana, Missouri, and Virginia reported their first measles cases of 2025, all linked to international travel. Virginia's case involves a child, prompting potential exposure alerts at two medical centers. Louisiana's unvaccinated adult patient is in isolation. Missouri's case involves a child with limited exposure. Over half of US...
Over 800 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. this year, primarily in West Texas. Most cases involve unvaccinated individuals, but a small percentage are breakthrough infections in those partially or fully vaccinated. Experts emphasize the MMR vaccine's high effectiveness (97% with two doses), noting that breakthrough infections...
Actress Olivia Williams, known for roles in "The Crown" and "The Sixth Sense," revealed her four-year battle with pancreatic cancer after misdiagnosis. Despite surgery and radiotherapy, metastases persist, making her cancer incurable. Williams advocates for funding research into early detection methods for pancreatic cancer, aiming for a simple,...
Texas measles outbreak doctor, Dr. Ben Edwards, was filmed with a measles rash while treating patients. This video, posted by the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense, shows Edwards a week before HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised him. Public health experts criticize Edwards' actions, deeming them reckless....
Three more states, Louisiana, Virginia, and Missouri, reported their first measles cases of 2025, all linked to international travel. This brings the total number of states with reported measles cases to at least 27. The U.S. has seen a significant surge in measles cases this year, nearing 800...
