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A gloved hand holds a box full of vials of the MMR vaccine against measles as a single vial is in front of the box

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Fact check: How long does protection from the measles vaccines last?

Medical News Today speaks to experts to fact-check some claims about measles and the MMR vaccine, namely U.S. Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s comments about the vaccine's protection waning quickly.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Mounjaro supports consistent weight loss, long-term data confirm

A once-weekly dose of tirzepatide (Mounjaro) can lead to significant, sustained weight loss for up to 3 years in adults with overweight or obesity who do not have diabetes.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Walking the dog, taking the stairs could help protect your heart

As little as 3 minutes of moderate incidental physical activity could potentially lower a person's risk for cardiovascular diseases and death, according to a new study.

Date: 2025/05/02 - 20:32

Immunotherapy Drug Eliminated Need for Surgery, Chemo in Early Stage Cancers

A new clinical trial shows the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab may eliminate the need for surgery and chemotherapy in certain cancers. People with the dMMR gene mutation, which most often presents in colorectal cancer, are the best candidates for this treatment.

Date: 2025/04/21 - 23:32

CDC Panel Reviews Vaccine Guidelines Under RFK Jr.: Key Changes to Know

Under direction of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC is considering changes to its recommendations on vaccines for COVID-19, RSV, HPV, and other infectious diseases. Experts say some changes may be warranted, but they note that robust vaccination campaigns are still necessary.

Date: 2025/04/17 - 21:32

CT Scans Linked to New Cancer Diagnoses in U.S., But Overall Risk is Low

A new study suggests the cumulative effects of ionizing radiation from CT scans may raise a person's lifetime risk of developing cancer. Experts say CT-related cancer risk is minor, and note these imaging exams are an important diagnostic tool to screen for a various cancers.

different types of bottles of wine photographed from above

Date: 2025/04/14 - 17:31

Alcohol use could contribute to dementia by damaging the brain

Heavy and former heavy drinking is associated with brain abnormalities like hyaline arteriolosclerosis and neurofibrillary tangles, which can be a marker of dementia, new research shows.

Date: 2025/04/08 - 18:31

Expert Q&A: Should you get a measles vaccine booster?

A board-certified family medicine physician explains what a measles vaccine booster is, who should receive it as an adult, and why they may wish to consider it.

Date: 2025/04/07 - 23:32

Amy Schumer Says Mounjaro Improved Perimenopause Symptoms, Sex Drive

Amy Schumer shared she quit Wegovy due to side effects like nausea but was "having a really good experience" with Mounjaro, including improved perimenopause symptoms and sex drive. Side effects with different GLP-1 drugs may vary from person to person.

Date: 2025/04/04 - 20:00

Shingles vaccine could prevent 1 in 5 dementia cases

The strongest set of evidence to date indicates that people who had a shingles vaccine had significantly lower odds of developing dementia later in life.