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Date: 2025/03/05 - 02:00

More Evidence Shows HPV Shot Helps Prevent Cervical Cancer: CDC Report

A recent CDC report further demonstrates the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer. HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that affects both females and males and is linked to higher risks of various forms of cancer.

Date: 2025/03/04 - 20:00

Longer breastfeeding linked to blood-pressure lowering effects of certain infant gut bacteria

Nursing for at least six months may spur beneficial gut bacteria connected to better heart health years later.

older white woman putting on the air flow mask of a CPAP machine

Date: 2025/03/04 - 19:31

CPAP therapy for sleep apnea may help lower Parkinson's risk

Early use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for sleep apnea could help lower Parkinson's risk, a large new study suggests.

older person's hands pressing on their heart

Date: 2025/03/03 - 18:31

Individual organ age could predict dementia, heart disease

A blood test that detects the biological age of organs can predict the risk of health conditions many years in advance, according to a new study.

Young female with perimenopausal symptoms on bedroom floor

Date: 2025/02/28 - 02:00

More Young Females Experiencing Untreated Perimenopause, Study Finds

A new study reports many women ages 30 to 35 may have untreated perimenopausal symptoms like brain fog, sleep disturbances, anxiety, irregular periods, and vaginal dryness. Many women dismiss perimenopausal symptoms because they might associate menopause with being older, the authors say.

An older adult holds their head between their hands, elbows opened to the sides, while sitting in a chair indoors

Date: 2025/02/28 - 00:00

Both lower and higher B12 levels may be linked to cognitive issues in older people

Scientists have found that those with lower B12 levels had slower processing speed, and higher levels were associated with more biomarkers of neurodegeneration.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 23:00

New 4D Brain Map reveals potential early warning signs of multiple sclerosis

NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.

Date: 2025/02/27 - 01:33

Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Low Vaccination Rates Driving the Outbreak

An unvaccinated child has died of measles in Texas, the first measles death in the U.S. since 2015. At least 124 people have contracted measles in Texas since the outbreak began in January. Most adults don't need to be revaccinated against measles, but some groups may wish to consider a booster.

Date: 2025/02/26 - 02:00

Bird Flu Spread to Humans May Be a Few Mutations Away, but Overall Risk Is Low

The CDC reported several new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be silently spreading and potentially a few mutations away from human-to-human transmission.

Date: 2025/02/25 - 02:00

HHS' New Definitions of ‘Sex,’ ‘Man’ and ‘Woman’ Defy Science, Experts Say

HHS secretary RFK Jr. issued new sex-based definitions that exclude gender, which experts say goes against science. The move aligns with the Trump administration's ongoing initiatives to recognize only two sexes: male and female.