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RFK Jr., Dr. Oz visit Broward Health to outline new federal Alzheimer's initiative
The FDA program's first initiative, the Alzheimer's Prevention Accelerator, focuses on finding medical products that can help delay or altogether prevent Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Breast Cancer Care and Heart Health: What Black Women Need to Know
Black women face disproportionately high rates of heart disease and breast cancer mortality. Understanding how both are connected can help women advocate for screening, treatment and follow-up, say experts with Baptist Health.
NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk reveals he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
The seven-time Pro Bowler emphasized the importance of getting diagnosed early.
Mucins are her mission: Stacy Malaker carves a new path in the fight against cancer and other diseases
In a new Q&A, Yale chemist Stacy Malaker tells the story of how she helped develop a new field of research and the potential it has for detecting and treating disease.
HHS Unveils Bold New Plan to Combat Alzheimer’s and Dementia
HHS announced the 2026 Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias.
“The View” stars compare Megyn Kelly to ‘fungus’ for shaming Christina Applegate amid MS misdiagnosis: ‘Are you crazy?’
Whoopi Goldberg tore into Kelly for saying Applegate was “crying now because I guess she no longer gets to be the face of this disease.”
New Mexico Dept. of Health: Respiratory diseases on the rise across state
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The New Mexico Department of Health says it’s seeing an increase in respiratory disease rate, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and RSV, across the state. “Last season,…
Have scientists finally found a way to save the banana from disaster?
With the climate crisis and diseases threatening one of the world’s most popular fruits, researchers are hoping a breakthrough in breeding techniques could give the Cavendish banana a certain future
Merck Animal Health SVP: to promote human health, invest in protecting animals
While humans invest billions each year to protect ourselves from disease, less than 1% of global health spending goes toward animal health.
Istios Health Expands Clinical Research Network into Texas Through Kidney Care Associates Partnership
Partnership strengthens Istios’s growing nephrology research network and expands community-based research capabilities across cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic diseasesPHOENIX, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Istios Health, a healthcare technology and clinical research company, today announced a partnership with Kidney Care Associates, marking its expansion into Texas and strengthening its national network for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) disease research. The partnership builds o
Burning through Türkiye's GDP: The high cost of fossil fuel PM2.5 pollution on public health – Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
Türkiye’s reliance on fossil fuels is generating massive air pollution health costs both within the country and throughout the region. This report finds that fossil fuels account for more than half (52%) of Türkiye’s population exposure to PM2.5 air pollution. The cumulative health impacts are estimated to cost the Turkish economy approximately USD 55 billion each year, equivalent to 4.1% of national GDP in 2024. The pollution is also responsible for roughly 26,500 deaths per year in the country, including deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, lung cancer, stroke, and diabetes.The impacts begin at the very start of life, with fossil-fuel-derived PM2.5 pollution contributing to an estimated 8,000 preterm births, 8,200 low-birthweight infants, 5,100 new cases of childhood asthma, and 6,500 emergency-room visits for asthma each year in Türkiye.Beyond the estimated deaths each year in Türkiye, air pollution from the country’s fossil fuel emissions also contributes to deaths and economic losses in neighbouring countries. In 2024, these emissions were estimated to cause: 32,000 deaths and USD 2.1 billion in economic burden in Egypt; 1,700 deaths and USD 0.2 billion in economic burden in Syria; 800 deaths and USD 0.8 billion in economic burden in Iraq; 500 deaths and USD 4.5 billion in economic burden in Israel; and 400 deaths and USD 1.5 billion in economic burden in Greece.Türkiye currently has no national ambient air-quality standard for PM2.5, despite the substantial health burden associated with exposure to the pollutant. Figure — The percentage of annual PM2.5 emissions in Türkiye’s fossil fuel emissions, using the EMEP emission inventory and EMEP MSC-W chemical transport model Key findings Türkiye’s fossil fuel emissions (from domestic sources as well as international aviation and shipping) account for 52% of population exposure to PM₂.₅ nationwide. PM2.5 pollution attributable to Türkiye’s fossil fuel use is responsible for approximately 26,500 deaths in the country every year, including deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, lung cancer, stroke, and diabetes. Children are among the most affected, with fossil fuel-derived PM2.5 pollution contributing to an estimated 8,000 preterm births, 8,200 low-birth-weight infants, 5,100 new cases of childhood asthma and 6,500 emergency room visits for asthma each year. The cumulative health impacts of fossil fuel-derived PM2.5 pollution are estimated to cost the Turkish economy approximately USD 55 billion each year, equivalent to 4.1% of national GDP in 2024. Transboundary pollution attributable to Türkiye’s land-based fossil fuel emissions also leads to thousands of deaths in five neighbouring countries, with estimated economic burden per year (as of 2024) reaching USD 2.1 billion in Egypt (3,200 deaths), USD 0.2 billion in Syria (1,700 deaths), USD 0.8 billion in Iraq (800 deaths), USD 4.5 billion in Israel (500 deaths), and USD 1.5 billion in Greece (400 deaths). Türkiye currently has no national ambient air quality standard for PM2.5, despite the substantial health burden associated with exposure to the pollutant. Reducing fossil fuel use and emissions across Türkiye’s energy, transport and industrial systems would deliver substantial air quality and public health benefits by reducing exposure to PM2.5 and preventing associated illness and deaths. Figure — Annual deaths attributable to Türkiye’s land-based fossil fuel emissions in the five most affected countries, based on 2024 emissions
Study shows link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut health
Researchers found that people with higher levels of imidazole propionate (ImP), a compound produced by certain gut microbes, were more likely to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
HOMETOWN HEALTH: New kidney care national plan launched by HHS this week
Kidney disease is one of the nation’s most common chronic diseases.
Too much RNA can starve cells of energy, scientists discover
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected danger lurking inside cells: too much RNA can damage the structures responsible for producing energy. A new study found that excess RNA, including the normally essential messenger RNA (mRNA), can directly disrupt mitochondria without relying on the immune system. The discovery could help explain how viral infections and certain aging-related diseases damage cells.
WHO supports Nigeria after first Ebola case confirmed
The World Health Organization (WHO) is assisting Nigeria following confirmation of the first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the country.
UCLA experts give warnings about declining vaccination rates
Amid the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul childhood immunization policy, UCLA experts cautioned that declining vaccination rates could increase the risk of disease outbreaks on campus.
Germophobe Primates Want to Avoid Getting Sick, Too
Some monkeys become significantly more cautious about food sources that appear contaminated after experiencing deadly outbreaks of disease.
Monkeys also avoid germs after viral outbreaks
Macaques who survived the spread of a deadly disease were more wary of potentially contaminated food.
Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests
UK study of 6,000 patients shows shedding 5% of body weight may help cut the risk of stroke and heart disease
Christina Applegate, a leading MS advocate, says doctors found she doesn’t have the disease after all
In her podcast about living with multiple sclerosis, the actor announced she’s actually been living with some other, unknown condition.
Christina Applegate Tearfully Shares She Was Misdiagnosed With MS: ‘Back at Square One’
The actor shared the stunning news that five years after she was given a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, her doctor told her she does not have the disease.
GLP-1 drugs may protect kidney health in people with bipolar disorder
Mayo Clinic researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications widely used for diabetes and weight management, were associated with a lower risk of dialysis or kidney transplantation in adults with bipolar disorder and chronic kidney disease.
Dog cognitive decline treatment: USF Health develops new gene therapy
Researchers at the University of South Florida are developing a gene therapy injection aimed at treating canine cognitive decline. The team hopes the one-time treatment will target the disease directly and give pets more quality time with their families.
Symposium highlights MIT’s wide range of innovations for aging brain health
In six talks, researchers from across MIT described Aging Brain Initiative projects aimed at advancing the understanding of and interventions against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.
Gene Editing Is Giving Crops a Way to Tell Farmers When They’re Feeling Stressed
From glowing plants to purple leaves, the signals empower farmers to quickly detect diseases and pests, reducing the need for widespread chemical use.
A gene variant triples the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease — fat buildup in brain cells may be to blame, study finds
A gene variant called APOE4 is the biggest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Scientists are finally figuring out how it works.
Carda Health and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine Partner to Advance Lifestyle Medicine and Chronic Disease Care
NEW YORK, October 19, 2026--Carda Health, the leader in virtual cardiopulmonary care for Cardiac and Pulmonary disease, announced a partnership with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) to expand access to evidence-based lifestyle medicine and chronic disease care. Carda will work with ACLM year-round to advance at-home cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation through education, research and clinician engagement.
Study identifies protein regulator of tau linked to Alzheimer’s disease
The accumulation and tangling of tau proteins is a well-known feature of Alzheimer’s disease. Less understood is how different forms of tau are regulated and what happens to that balance as the brain ages and neurodegenerative disease develops. A study from The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Health Science Center published in July […]
Battelle Extends CDC Partnership with New Public Health Data and Mission Support Awards
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2026 — Battelle has announced two significant awards from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reinforcing the organization’s longstanding partnership in advancing public health through data, analytics, science, and mission support services. Battelle was awarded a five-year, $12.3 million contract to provide information systems and technical data support for CDC’s […]
Step inside NextGen, the building designed to transform the future of health
See how Mizzou scientists are turning discoveries into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.
Worried About Your Teen? Check Their Dental Exam Results For A Window Into Their Well-Being
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — You can tell a lot about your teen from their oral health, says a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report. Many teenage health problems — eating disorders, smoking, drug use, sexually transmitted diseases — can be ...
The immortal jellyfish can beat ageing and death. Its genetics could help human cells rejuvenate
The immortal jellyfish is capable of winding back its lifecycle to become young again. Scientists are unlocking its cellular secrets for new strategies to treat diseases of old age.
HEALTH AND FITNESS: Steps to prevent breast cancer
Since this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many local and national organizations are promoting breast cancer awareness, sharing information about the disease, raising money to support research and celebrating survivors. This represents the most visible part of a year-round effort to educate about, screen for, and hopefully cure this devastating disease. Of course, these are all worthy goals that deserve our attention and support.
St. Petersburg dengue patient, 73, shares experiences with the mosquito disease
Maurice Kurtz tells CIDRAP News he woke up with 101-degree fever and "ached so much." After tests for flu and COVID came back negative, he went to an urgent care clinic for a dengue test.
Gut Microbiome and Aging: How Gut Bacteria Influence Health and Longevity
The gut microbiome changes with age, with microbial diversity and function varying according to health status, diet, lifestyle, and medication use. These changes are associated with inflammation and age-related diseases, but evidence that microbiome-targeted interventions extend human lifespan remains limited.
Your age may not tell the whole story about your health, but your blood could
Researchers analyzed plasma metabolites from 18,476 individuals aged 1 to 96 years and developed two metabolomic aging measures to assess biological aging, chronic disease, and mortality risk. Accelerated metabolomic aging was associated with greater risks of chronic disease and death, while a separate mortality-linked measure provided additional information about health status and disease burden beyond conventional clinical assessments.
Ebola: Kenya cases rise to 8, spreads to 8th Congo province
A senior health official in Kenya said there have now been 8 Ebola infections in the country, while in DR Congo the disease has spread to an eighth province.
Infectious disease veterans call for clearer federal message on measles
While money is pumped into state and local health departments to help counter the growing measles outbreaks across the country, experts say clear communication from top health leaders seems lacking…
'A uniquely direct route that might cause damage': Scientists uncover link between air pollution and eye diseases like glaucoma
A review of 41 studies found that higher exposure to air pollution was linked to greater odds of glaucoma and cataracts, with PM2.5 pollution showing the clearest association.
Breast cancer rates rising among young women, MedStar Health says
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and women of all ages should pay attention. Long considered a disease of older women, breast cancer is now being diagnosed more often in
Cancer Awareness & Health Summit in Darby: sharing stories to inspire
Women tell of their experiences with the disease and urge all to be vigilant about what’s going on with their health.
Dementia rates are high in Louisiana. These experts have tips to keep our brains healthy.
There are simple ways to reduce your risks of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive issues. Doctors share their advice for better diets, sleep and easy exercise.
CDC sends a ‘disease detective’ to Pennsylvania amid measles outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending a disease expert to assist with the response to the ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. “CDC will continue working closely with…
Guardant Health (GH) After Shield And Reveal Data Is The Undervalued Story Still Intact
Guardant Health (GH) is back in focus after new data on its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening and Guardant Reveal test for melanoma residual disease were released in October 2026. Investors have taken notice of this Shield and Guardant Reveal data, even as the Guardant Health share price has eased in the short term. The 1-month share price return is down 9.32% and the 7-day share price return is down 5.30%. At the same time, the 1-year total shareholder return of 142.29% and...
CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak
State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health department
New drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut
Scientists have discovered that a potential new drug can reverse severe fatty liver disease in animal models by restoring gut health and blocking harmful substances from reaching the liver. The breakthrough could pave the way for new treatments for liver disease and potentially other serious conditions, including cardiovascular disease.
Is the brain actually 2 nervous systems smooshed together? A new study claims it is.
A recent study may reshape our understanding of brain evolution and open new avenues for studying neurological diseases.
Kenya dispatch: health ministry confirms first imported Ebola virus case as fears and suspicions collide
On Tuesday, 6th October 2026, Kenya's Ministry of Health confirmed the country's first case of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease. This comes after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democrat...
What causes sleep paralysis; health indicators of Alzheimer's diagnosis; sober October; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
(iStock) Food and Wine interviewed Peter Martin, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, for a story about sober October. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted in CNN International’s Connect the World with Becky Anderson and NewsNation Morning in America for stories about the reported plague situation in Russia, after a laboratory worker at an institute in Siberia dedicated to studying the plague and other infectious diseases died of a mysterious illness. Prevention interviewed James McGuirk, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Sleep Medicine, for a story about what causes sleep paralysis. Modern Healthcare interviewed Daniel Fabbri, PhD, Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Computer Science, for a story about how health systems are managing AI token costs. WNKY interviewed Ziv Beckerman, MD, Associate Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Surgical Director of Pediatric Heart Transplantation in the Golisano Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt about rapid recovery with extended ultra oxygenated preservation (REUP) that is a new form of preservation for heart organs. Ray Romano, PhD, MPH, MSN, Nurse Practitioner, Vanderbilt Memory & Alzheimer’s Center, was quoted Prevention about research that found other health issues may be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s.
Self-care is the first line of action for all healthcare
As healthcare systems face growing pressure from aging populations, chronic diseases, workforce shortages and unequal access to care, self-care is increasingly being recognized as a potential solution.
Women with autoimmune diseases are more likely to be misdiagnosed with mental health conditions
More than 40% of women with autoimmune diseases are told they have psychiatric conditions, new research shows. That is only true of 33% of men.
Tiny, critically endangered bat rescued and released in Pennsylvania
A fungal disease has wiped out up to 97 percent of northern long-eared bats in North America.
More than 4,400 measles cases reported in US as CDC plans to send 'disease detective' to Pennsylvania
More than 4,400 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. as the CDC says it plans to send a "disease detective" to Pennsylvania.
Plague is stoppable. The next health threat may not be.
The word plague is scary. Centuries ago, the Black Death killed tens of millions of people and changed the course of history. Plague still kills people around the world, and the word still evokes catastrophe. New fears of plague surfaced on October 2, when a lab worker in Irkutsk, Russia, died of pneumonia. Reports suggested that she may have contracted plague through a laboratory exposure. Understandably, people were alarmed. On October 7, the World Health Organization called for the Russian Federation to be transparent about what it knew. WHO issued an update on October 10. Russian authorities told WHO that testing did not identify plague and that investigations found no laboratory release. WHO said confidence in its risk assessment remained limited and that further clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory information was needed. The cause of the woman’s illness remains unknown, and WHO says a laboratory-associated exposure cannot be excluded. As I explained in a recent interview, this incident is very unlikely to lead to a pandemic. Plague is still active, including in the U.S., which sees a handful of cases each year. But it is a disease we can prevent and treat. Plague doesn’t spread readily, and it responds to antibiotics. The standard response—isolate the patient, trace contacts, and administer antibiotics and monitor for symptoms among contacts for seven days—works. We have even planned for antibiotic-resistant plague. At CDC, we developed a playbook for antibiotic-resistant plague and ran exercises on how to find and stop it. CDC guidance anticipates engineered resistance and recommends two different classes of antibiotics if there’s reason to suspect it. There is no evidence that resistance—or even confirmed plague—is involved in this incident. We have thought through how to address plague, but we’re not ready for the next major health threat that emerges from a lab or from animal spillover to humans. What should concern people is how little stands between the world and the next pathogen to get loose. Since peak COVID, epidemic preparedness has fallen off the political agenda, but the risk is greater than ever. More labs handle dangerous pathogens with more ways to make those pathogens deadlier, and more people live and work in close contact with animals. There are actions we can take now: We need better lab safety in every country. The number of labs that work with dangerous pathogens has increased worldwide over two decades, but there’s no enforceable international standard and no inspection regime; the Biological Weapons Convention, fifty years on, still has no verification mechanism. Labs that study dangerous germs need strong safety systems, training, and oversight. We need to reduce spillover events. Three in four emerging human infections start in animals, and there’s a lot we can do to reduce spillover risk, but the world is doing very little of it. Live-animal markets are one place to act. For instance, closing live-bird markets helped control H7N9 influenza in China. Reducing opportunities for people to encounter infected animals can prevent infections before they become outbreaks. In The Formula for Better Health, which is now out in paperback along with the hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook versions, I argue that labs do too many risky experiments with too many dangerous pathogens in too many institutions, and that every experiment should first answer one basic question: Is the likely benefit greater than the risk? Spillover risk can also be reduced: In the book, I discuss how Brazil cut its deforestation rate by 70% from 2004 to 2012 while increasing agricultural production and reducing risky contact between people and forest animals. We need faster detection and response. Delay costs lives. Strong surveillance, good labs, and trained responders can turn a single case into a small cluster of infections instead of an epidemic. Resolve to Save Lives has worked for nearly a decade to help countries find and stop outbreaks faster. The 7-1-7 target, which Resolve to Save Lives developed with partners in Uganda and elsewhere, provides a clear standard: detect within 7 days, notify within 1 day and complete all essential early response actions within 7 days. In Uganda’s Kasese district, for example, a review of a measles outbreak using 7-1-7 identified shortages of accessible funds, fuel, and vehicles that delayed the response. District leaders established funds they could access quickly. When, a few months later, the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever appeared, the district detected it in three days, notified authorities in one, and mounted an effective response in two. Only one case was confirmed, and the patient survived. Because funds were available before the emergency, authorities were prepared and able to act. This kind of preparation can’t wait until the next crisis begins. Plague is an old disease we that know how to stop. The next threat may be harder to recognize, harder to treat, and easier to spread. Safer labs, less risk of spillover, and faster outbreak detection and response need sustained investment now, while we still have time to prevent the next emergency. Share
Seoul National University of Science and Technology Researchers Show How Smartphones Can Help Detect Lung Problems in Children
/PRNewswire/ -- Respiratory disease in children is a major global concern. Although stethoscopes help clinicians detect abnormal lung sounds, access to...
Ultra-Processed Foods and the Aging Brain: What Does the Science Say?
Eating more ultra-processed foods has been linked to increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as other non-brain health effects, including diabetes and cancer. But why do these foods affect our brain health?
Commentary: Demystifying mental health inpatient stays
I am one of the 68 million Americans living with a mental illness and one of the over 10 million Americans who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Living with these diseases and seeking treatment is highly stigmatized — and newly precarious under the policies of the current federal administration. The best way to break stigma […]
CDC lags in hiring behind other health agencies after DOGE cuts, union says
More than a year after cutting 30% of its workforce and disrupting dozens of public health programs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is lagging in hiring.
Viewpoint: The price Americans pay for science denialism
Science denialism is quietly undoing centuries of hard-won progress against disease, and Americans are already paying for it with their lives, argues
Healthy lifestyle choices may help lower breast cancer risk
The American Cancer Society estimates that 85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease, underscoring the importance of understanding risk factors beyond genetics.
Scientists restore memory-linked neuron function in Alzheimer's mice
Researchers were able to restore the function of neurons linked to cognitive function and information processing in mice that mimic key features of Alzheimer's disease, showing early promise for the development of a similar targeted therapy in humans.
Who gets Alzheimer's drugs? Race, vulnerability and health status shape access
The first disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's disease offer patients the ability to slow cognitive decline by targeting amyloid plaques in the brain. But a new study suggests that not all patients ...
HOMETOWN HEALTH: What is pneumonic plague? UVA health expert discusses concerns after Siberia lab death
The death has raised questions about what happened and how, and whether the disease poses a risk to the United States.
Climate extremes are the new health threats
Climate change is not only reshaping our weather - it may also be changing the way diseases like malaria spread. And: Prepping for El Niño across Africa.
The science of dew: Managing guttation to fight dollar spot
Learn why rolling, poling, or syringing after mowing can disrupt this sticky, disease-friendly cycle.
How lost fibre in sugar impacts health and how we can get it back
The loss of fibre in sugar has led to numerous diseases; the solution may lie in redesigning food and restoring beneficial biological signals.
Echosens and Gastro Health Partner to Advance Non-Invasive Liver Health Assessment and Metabolic Disease Management
/PRNewswire/ -- Echosens, the global leader in non-invasive liver assessment, today with Gastro Health, one of the nation's largest gastroenterology medical...
8 Ways to Boost Your Oral Health With Sjögren’s Disease
This autoimmune condition reduces saliva production, leaving teeth and gums vulnerable to decay. Stay on top of your oral health with these expert tips.
As Florida Confronts Hundreds of Local Dengue Cases, Tampa Health Organizations Respond
Florida health officials have reported almost 300 locally acquired dengue cases as of Oct. 3 in what appears to be the largest outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in the continental United State…
Walmart to expand health benefits for employees, including $0 prescriptions, rare disease care
Walmart is expanding benefits for its 1.6 million U.S. | The new offerings include “zero cost” prescriptions, expanded Centers of Excellence for rare conditions and paid NICU leave.
10 health conditions may be linked to Alzheimer's years before diagnosis
Depression, vertigo, headaches and stroke were among conditions linked to early-onset Alzheimer's disease years before diagnosis, a Finnish study suggests.
10 years of Jackson Lab science shows the lifesaving power of genome-matched cancer treatment
These treatments have already changed the lives of Mainers battling the disease. Thankfully, more work lies ahead.
Kaddurah-Daouk secures $12M grant to advance brain health research
Rima Kaddurah-Daouk, PhD, professor and chair in the Department of Precision Behavioral Health at UTHealth Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences, has secured a five-year, $12?million grant from the National Institute on Aging to investigate how changes in the brain’s energy supply affect memory, mood, and Alzheimer’s disease risk, and explore treatments and lifestyle strategies that could help people maintain brain health as they age.
Leading Cancer Researcher, 47, Dies of the Disease She Was Trying to Cure. This Was Her 1st Symptom
Dr. Rachna Shroff was diagnosed with terminal cancer earlier this year.
Turfgrass Disease Diagnostic Lab Helps Professionals Maintain Healthy Turf
The lab serves professional turfgrass managers, including golf courses, athletic fields, and lawn care operators for rapid diagnosis to address turfgrass pa ...
Joe Manganiello says Armie Hammer-recommended second shaman told him he wasn’t meant to marry Sofía Vergara
Joe Manganiello said a shaman suggested his marriage to Sofía Vergara was a ‘booby trap’ that led to his mysterious autoimmune disease.
Climate change is putting Europe’s brain health at risk
Rising temperatures, poor air quality and the spread of infectious diseases could increase the burden of neurological disorders, with the most vulnerable communities facing the greatest risks.
Climate change is putting Europe’s brain health at risk
Rising temperatures, poor air quality and the spread of infectious diseases could increase the burden of neurological disorders, with the most vulnerable communities facing the greatest risks.
These common infections can cause cancer. Here’s what can lower your risk.
Recent research indicates that infectious diseases cause around 12 percent of new cancer cases.
‘A bad idea’: Ex-health aide admits taking $8,000-plus from older Van Buren woman who has Alzheimer’s
VAN BUREN -- A former home health aide who admitted she took more than $8,000 from a Van Buren woman who has Alzheimer's disease must pay it back and also serve jail time and a decade of supervised probation.
Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient
Max Hodak, the former president and co-founder of Neuralink, detailed on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt how his company's work with PRIMA is part of its path toward a novel brain-computer interface (BCI).
New method helps researchers study proteins involved in plant health, disease
Plants—like people—come in all shapes and sizes. And just like scientists want to understand the components of the human body to treat disease and improve our lives, they also want to understand how plants ...
Helen Branswell, infectious diseases and public health reporter, dies
Branswell earned the respect of experts and public health officials around the world with her accessible, prescient dispatches on scourges from influenza to polio and Ebola to COVID-19.
Living longer, disease-free
Healthy Aging Symposium convenes experts to discuss everything from precision nutrition to clues in biology of dogs.
Living longer, disease-free
Healthy Aging Symposium convenes experts to discuss everything from precision nutrition to clues in biology of dogs.
Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69
Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious disease reporter who earned the respect of experts and public health officials with her accessible, prescient dispatches, has died at age 69.
Connecting conservation and health: Central Asia strengthens preparedness for zoonotic disease risks in protected areas
From Kazakhstan’s steppe and mountain landscapes to Turkmenistan's deserts, protected and conserved areas play an important role in the region’s One Health response. A series of national trainings across Central Asian countries is helping conservation practitioners recognise potential wildlife disease risks, protect themselves in the field, and connect their observations with wider veterinary, public health and scientific systems.
Stand Up for Science Launches Petition to Halt CDC Vaccine Study in West Africa
SUFS calls on Congress to protect newborns from preventable diseases; releases analysis of the study’s numerous concerns
egnite's Call for Science Study on M-TEER Device Durability and Long-Term Patient Outcomes to be Featured at TCT 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- egnite, Inc., a cardiovascular intelligence company that helps clinicians identify and manage patients with untreated heart disease, today...
egnite's Call for Science Study on M-TEER Device Durability and Long-Term Patient Outcomes to be Featured at TCT 2026
egnite, Inc., a cardiovascular intelligence company that helps clinicians identify and manage patients with untreated heart disease, today announced that Dr. John T. Saxon, Director of the Advanced Cardiac Valve Center at University of Virginia (UVA) Health, has been selected as the winner of its inaugural Call for Science grant program. His study, Long-Term Durability After Successful M-TEER: Insights from a Large, Real-World Imaging Database, will be presented as Featured Clinical Research at
Sanford Health awarded $2.3 million grant from National Institutes of Health
Grant will support research on cell type plasticity in kidney function and disease
Rhode Island Life Science Hub and Cognito Therapeutics Launch Brain Health Collaboratory to Advance Innovation in Alzheimer's Disease
The Rhode Island Life Science Hub (RILSH) and Cognito Therapeutics today announced the launch of the Rhode Island Brain Health Collaboratory, the third Collaboratory in Cognito's growing national network, following collaborations with the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute in 2025 and Ochsner Health in 2026. Together, RILSH and Cognito will partner to establish a first-of-its-kind statewide platform that brings together research, clinical care, industry, and community pa
Rhode Island Life Science Hub and Cognito Therapeutics Launch Brain Health Collaboratory to Advance Innovation in Alzheimer's Disease
/PRNewswire/ -- The Rhode Island Life Science Hub (RILSH) and Cognito Therapeutics today announced the launch of the Rhode Island Brain Health Collaboratory,...
With measles spreading in Lancaster County, could mumps and rubella be next?
With the number of measles cases escalating by the day in Pennsylvania, people may wonder will the other two diseases covered by the MMR vaccine – mumps and rubella –
Eye Microbiome: How Bacteria May Influence Eye Health and Disease
The ocular surface hosts a low-abundance microbial community that may help regulate immune defenses, while changes in its composition have been associated with inflammatory and infectious eye diseases. Research into the gut-eye axis and microbiome-targeted therapies suggests possible diagnostic and treatment applications, but the underlying mechanisms, causal relationships, and clinical effectiveness remain uncertain.
Pennsylvania reports sixth death of year in disease outbreak
Pennsylvania reported its sixth measles-associated death this year after a 39-year-old woman with a recent measles diagnosis died in Franklin County.
Perceived Changes in Health-Seeking Behaviour Following the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study of Urban and Rural Populations in Eastern Gujarat
Background and objectives The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare systems and altered patterns of healthcare utilization worldwide. In Indi...
Siemens Healthineers doubles down on cardiovascular care as it exits general imaging ultrasound business
The healthcare giant's shift in strategy puts an increased focus on systems used by electrophysiologists and interventional cardiologists to manage and treat cardiovascular disease.
Do adults need another measles shot?
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles, one of the most contagious diseases known. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for getting a second dose.
Immune Cell Map Uncovers How Individual Aging Trajectories Diverge
Researchers created an immune aging map showing that a balance between two immune cell types can predict future health. The findings link immune aging patterns to risks of chronic disease, mortality, and unhealthy aging.