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Gold Star Distribution, Inc. (Gold Star or “the Company”) is recalling all FDA regulated products listed in this press release due to the presence of rodent and avian contamination. ( READ MORE )

IMPRIS corrects IMRIS Neuro III-SV models due to the potential of ice blockage in the helium venting pipe ( READ MORE )

Integra LifeSciences is removing certain lots of Microsensor and Cerelink ICP Kits with potential corrosion stains on the included Tuohy Needle. ( READ MORE )

Drager is removing affected ErgoStar Cather Mounts due to cracks in the hose. ( READ MORE )

Cook Medical is removing certain ZENITH ALPHA 2 THORACIC ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT proximal components because PTFE scrapings may enter the stent graft during deployment. ( READ MORE )

Siemens Healthineers is correcting 3 Tesla MRI systems including MAGNETOM and BioGraph mMR due to the potential for ice blockage in the magnet venting system ( READ MORE )

This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program ( READ MORE )

Handelnine Global Limited d/b/a Navafresh is voluntarily recalling Lot Numbers CAM040 & CALO79-N of Rheumacare Capsules by Virgo UAP Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (Virgo) to the consumer level. In test conducted ( READ MORE )

This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program ( READ MORE )

This communication is part of the Communications Pilot to Enhance the Medical Device Recall Program ( READ MORE )

Swearing boosts performance by helping people feel focused, disinhibited, study finds ( READ MORE )

Changing even a few words can increase how open people feel toward opposing political arguments, study says ( READ MORE )

APA unequivocally condemns antisemitism in all its forms ( READ MORE )

Two-thirds of psychologists worry artificial intelligence tools may bring data breaches, unanticipated harm to society ( READ MORE )

Sudan civil war: Health system ‘on the verge of collapse’

The war in Sudan has been tearing the country apart for almost 1,000 days, putting the country’s health system under intolerable pressure. The World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting widespread ( READ MORE )

Calming the mind and promoting global peace on World Meditation Day

Meditation, which has its roots in religious, yogic and secular traditions from various civilisations, calls for living in the present moment.  ( READ MORE )

Can traditional medicine strengthen modern healthcare? An expert weighs in 

Ginger and cinnamon are more than just ingredients. Along with other spices, their medicinal value is gaining both attention and legitimacy. ( READ MORE )

World News in Brief: Progress on hunger in Asia-Pacific, key Gaza pipeline repaired, flu hits Europe hard

While the Asia and Pacific region has made notable progress in reducing hunger, persistent challenges remain in addressing malnutrition, food insecurity and unequal access to healthy diets, a new UN report ( READ MORE )

World News in Brief: Landmark disease and mental health declaration, Afghan hunger deepens, DR Congo refugee crisis

World leaders meeting at the UN General Assembly have adopted a historic global declaration to tackle noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions together, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Tuesday. ( READ MORE )

New influenza variant is surging, but vaccination still our best bet: WHO

Amid an early start to the Northern Hemisphere influenza season a new variant of the virus is rapidly gaining ground - but vaccination remains the “most effective defence”, the UN ( READ MORE )

Gaza’s maternal and newborn health system ‘decimated’, UN warns

Gaza’s health system for mothers and newborns has been “decimated”, the UN said on Thursday, with Israeli attacks destroying almost all hospitals, cutting off medical supplies and driving sharp rises ( READ MORE )

WHO expert group reaffirms no link between vaccines and autism

A World Health Organization (WHO) expert committee has again confirmed that there is no causal link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD), following a new review of global scientific evidence. ( READ MORE )

Traditional medicine use is now a global reality: WHO

The vast majority of World Health Organization (WHO) member States say 40 to 90 per cent of their populations now use traditional medicine.   ( READ MORE )

First Person: Small acts, lasting impact, boost dignity for women in Lao PDR

Supporting colleagues facing potential sexual exploitation or abuse (PSEA) in the workplace, may start with small acts of recognition but can have lasting positive impacts, according to a UN member ( READ MORE )

States sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration ( READ MORE )

Addiction-stricken community struggles to keep a syringe program going after Trump's order

Decades of research show syringe programs are extremely effective at preventing infectious disease among intravenous drug users and referring them to treatment ( READ MORE )

Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that

A new Department of Health and Human Services report reveals Medicaid programs made over $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who ( READ MORE )

China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25B court judgement, prosecutor says

Missouri’s top prosecutor says China is suing after the state pressed federal officials for help collecting on a roughly $25 billion court judgment related to the COVID-19 pandemic ( READ MORE )

A nightly tradition brings light and hope to children at Michigan hospital

A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season ( READ MORE )

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public ( READ MORE )

California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump

California is hiring former senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials to help launch a public health initiative in response to the Trump administration's changes to health guidance ( READ MORE )

FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for women who have gone through menopause

U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a drug that boosts libido in women who report stress due to a low sex drive ( READ MORE )

Rugby to trial lower tackle height at elite level amid concussion concerns

World rugby's governing body says it remains “a long, long way” from making a law change to lower the tackle height at elite level despite “positive results” from trials in ( READ MORE )

Suspected militants kill 2, including a police officer guarding polio team in northwestern Pakistan

Police say suspected militants have opened fire on a police officer guarding a team of polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing the officer and a passerby ( READ MORE )

Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say

UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year. ( READ MORE )

Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me

Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier. ( READ MORE )

US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug

Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections. ( READ MORE )

Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike

Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond". ( READ MORE )

TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer. ( READ MORE )

Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?

You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off? ( READ MORE )

Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. ( READ MORE )

Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?

Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area ( READ MORE )

What is happening to flu this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?

Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating. ( READ MORE )

Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference

How to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself. ( READ MORE )

Ovarian cancer survivor on finding hope through cancer clinical trials

#LillyPartner Cancer clinical trials can offer patients access to investigational treatments that can be explored as early as the time of diagnosis. Ovarian cancer survivor Alicia Dellario and Dr. Arjun ( READ MORE )

What to know about the new flu strain as cases rise

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases across the U.S. since the season began. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, a pediatrician at Weill Cornell ( READ MORE )

Flu cases surging nationwide

Flu cases are on the rise across the country with CDC data showing more than 4 million illnesses this season resulting in roughly 2,000 deaths, including two children. Dr. Benjamin ( READ MORE )

Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies

Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much. ( READ MORE )

California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death

California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged. ( READ MORE )

Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish

"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January. ( READ MORE )

Extended interview: Former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on hepatitis B vaccine

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's ( READ MORE )

Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk

Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns. ( READ MORE )

How the CDC's decision on the hepatitis B vaccine at birth could impact infants

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. ( READ MORE )

CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits

Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child. ( READ MORE )

Club holding Lilly stock slumped 1% Tuesday while Novo Nordisk shares jumped nearly 9%. ( READ MORE )

The FDA on Monday approved the first-ever GLP-1 pill for weight loss from the Danish pharmaceutical giant. ( READ MORE )

The approval gives Novo Nordisk a head start over chief rival Eli Lilly, which is racing to launch its own obesity pill. ( READ MORE )

Trump’s pot executive order follows a yearlong industry push blending lobbying, donations and insider access, opening the door to a Medicare CBD pilot. ( READ MORE )

The company said it has adopted 23 ongoing "action plans" to track and implement recommended improvements, all of which will be completed by the end of March. ( READ MORE )

Dealmakers expected a flood of M&A to take place in 2025 following the election of President Trump. The number of transactions didn't live up to the hype. ( READ MORE )

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III substance with looser restrictions. ( READ MORE )

Eli Lilly also said it has filed for Food and Drug Administration approval of the daily GLP-1 pill, called orforglipron, for obesity. ( READ MORE )

Medline priced at $29 per share on Tuesday, raising $6.26 billion to cap off a strong year for new listings and bolster optimism about 2026. ( READ MORE )

2026 is likely the year that two new oral weight loss drugs from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly will reach patients in the U.S. ( READ MORE )

3 tips on healthy cooking without sacrificing taste

Celebrity Chef RV Manabat has shared his top three tips on how to cook healthier without sacrificing the taste of your dish. ( READ MORE )

Ate Gay undergoes immunotherapy for his cancer

Ate Gay has undergone immunotherapy for his cancer. ( READ MORE )

Holidays aren"t cheat days - PHA

The holiday season does not mean a holiday on maintenance.   ( READ MORE )

What is the sperm"s role in a successful pregnancy and the health of a baby?

Three factors determine sperm health: quantity, movement, and shape. On quantity, semen released during ejaculation should contains at least 15 million sperm per milliliter. While that sounds like a lot, ( READ MORE )

Gabbi Garcia reveals battle with PCOS, says it taught her 'body positivity in the truest sense'

Gabbi Garcia revealed that she was diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, in 2018. ( READ MORE )

A well-balanced life is within walking distance

If you saw a pretty sunset from your window, what would you reach for first-- the door or your phone? Today"s digital age has changed the way we connect with ( READ MORE )

Claudine Barretto postpones event with fans after health relapse

Claudine Barretto postponed her two-day gathering with fans after experiencing a relapse of anorexia. ( READ MORE )

Angelica Panganiban says it took more than year before she got correct diagnosis for bone death

Angelica Panganiban said it took her more than a year before she was properly diagnosed with avascular necrosis or bone death after suffering from hip pains during her pregnancy in ( READ MORE )

A scalpfie to change your perspective

Recently, two Kapuso stars graced us with a new kind of selfie. Ashley Ortega and Rere Madrid were spotted taking their photos in front of tall mirrors that showed them ( READ MORE )

Ruffa Gutierrez gives update after dad Eddie"s spinal procedure

Ruffa Gutierrez gave an update on her father, Eddie Gutierrez"s condition following his spinal procedure in Singapore. ( READ MORE )

Seniors taking multiple medications may face unexpected health effects

New study reveals older adults on six or more medications struggle more during rehabilitation recovery, especially those over 80 seeking independence. ( READ MORE )

4 anti-aging approaches revealed in 2025 that may help Americans live longer

Research from 2025 shows vitamin D supplements, transcendental meditation, GLP-1 drugs and creative activities can significantly slow aging and extend lifespan. ( READ MORE )

Widely prescribed opioid shows minimal pain relief and higher heart risk, study finds

Study finds widely prescribed opioid painkiller tramadol shows limited effectiveness for chronic pain while increasing risk of serious cardiovascular harm. ( READ MORE )

Flu by state: Where this season’s highly contagious variant is spreading the most

A highly contagious flu mutation called subclade K is sweeping the nation, raising health concerns about vaccine effectiveness this season. Here are the states at most risk. ( READ MORE )

6 things to know about pancreatic cancer after former senator’s diagnosis

Former Senator Ben Sasse announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2025, calling it "a death sentence" while vowing to fight the disease. ( READ MORE )

New Wegovy pill offers needle-free weight loss — but may not work for everyone

The FDA has approved the first Wegovy pill for weight loss, with the oral GLP-1 offering a 16.6% average weight reduction as a needle-free alternative. ( READ MORE )

Hidden factor in cancer treatment timing may affect survival, researchers say

Timing matters: Lung cancer patients receiving immunochemotherapy earlier in the day had a 52% lower risk of progression in a new medical study. ( READ MORE )

Common household chemicals linked to increased risk of serious neurological condition

New Swedish research finds that people with highest microplastics and PFAS levels face double the risk of multiple sclerosis diagnosis compared to others. ( READ MORE )

Simple daily habit could help people with type 2 diabetes manage blood sugar

A new study suggests that spending time near windows could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar, with research linking natural light to better glucose regulation. ( READ MORE )

Frequent heartburn may be a warning sign of a more dangerous condition, doctor says

Trouble swallowing and chronic cough could signal serious GERD complications. A digestive health expert explores when heartburn becomes a cancer risk concern. ( READ MORE )

With the holiday travel season ramping up, a good book is a must-have for airport delays or to give as the perfect gift. ( READ MORE )

Flu is hitting California early. Why doctors worry this year will be especially hard on kids

It is not yet clear whether the new H3N2 Flu A subclade K subvariant will reduce the efficacy of the flu vaccine this season. ( READ MORE )

Social media users in the Central Valley are freaking out about unusual fog, and what might be in it

Social posts show people questioning flecks and specks in the Central Valley fog. They say it's more gelatinous than liquid, and something may be afoot. Researchers say what they're seeing ( READ MORE )

U.S. officials are proposing new restrictions that would effective ban gender-affirming care for minors. ( READ MORE )

After the L.A. County fires, heart attacks and strange blood test results spiked

A new study is the latest of several recent research papers documenting the physical toll of January's fires. ( READ MORE )

Nick Reiner's drug addiction and mental illness may look recognizable to many families struggling with similar challenges. ( READ MORE )

A teenager processes life after disaster. 'My whole life was stripped away'

Kiley Hoiles, 15, lost her home, her neighborhood and her school in the Palisades fire. She appears stoic and poised now, but says she is forever changed. ( READ MORE )

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new California-led public health initiative, tapping former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials who publicly clashed with the Trump administration. ( READ MORE )

She captivates the crowd at Jumbo's Clown Room by night and challenges clients at WundaBar by day. Inside the dual life of Ashley Hayward, L.A.'s energetic Pilates star. ( READ MORE )

What's the deal with ... banana water?

Is banana water the new coconut water? We investigate the viral plant-based hydration trend, its health benefits and whether the drink's brands like Woodstock and Banagua are worth the hype. ( READ MORE )

This Texas Family Was Part of the Biggest U.S. Measles Outbreak in a Generation

The measles outbreak in the United States is now in its 11th month, with almost 2,000 cases. The Timmons family were some of the first people to get sick. ( READ MORE )

Older Americans Quit Weight-Loss Drugs in Droves

In some studies, half of patients stopped taking GLP-1s within a year despite the benefits, citing the expense and side effects. ( READ MORE )

R.F.K. Jr. Likely to Swap U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule for Denmark’s

The shift would mean fewer shots recommended for children. But a Danish health official found the idea baffling, saying the United States was getting “crazier and crazier in public health.” ( READ MORE )

Trump Announces Pricing Deals With Nine Drugmakers

The companies were the latest to agree to sell drugs to Medicaid and directly to consumers at discounted prices. President Trump said he would soon begin similar negotiations with health ( READ MORE )

F.D.A. Turmoil Keeps Spotlight on Its Commissioner

The agency’s high-level turnover and conflicting policy decisions on drug oversight have fueled concerns about the leadership of Dr. Marty Makary. ( READ MORE )

How the New Cannabis Classification Could Impact Marijuana Research and Businesses

Moving cannabis to a category of drugs that includes some common medicines will have implications for research, businesses and patients. ( READ MORE )

Trump Moves to End Gender-Related Care for Minors, Threatening Hospitals That Offer It

Proposed new rules would punish the hospitals by pulling all federal financing. Advocates say lawsuits will follow. ( READ MORE )

HHS Cancels Grants to Group That Criticized RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policies

The American Academy of Pediatrics had called the department’s policies “irresponsible and purposefully misleading” and joined a lawsuit against its vaccine policy. ( READ MORE )

Heart Association Revives Theory That Light Drinking May Be Good for You

The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful. ( READ MORE )

She went on testosterone to help with her menopausal symptoms. The effects had unexpected consequences for their marriage. ( READ MORE )

Wellness Room at Stagg High School offers students ‘quiet space to retreat and refocus’

The new Wellness Room at Stagg High School in Palos Hills is a dedicated space for students to relax and recharge. ( READ MORE )

Illinois joins states suing HHS over move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia sued over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people. ( READ MORE )

Flossmoor foundation funds last wishes for hospice patients, boost for nursing students

The Oasis Foundation was formed to assist patients at Flossmoor-based Oasis Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. and The House of Goshen. ( READ MORE )

Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois

Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was “very disappointed” that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect ( READ MORE )

Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that.

Medicaid programs made more than $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died, according to a new report from ( READ MORE )

Federal push to relax marijuana classification should help the industry in Illinois. But the effects for consumers may take time.

The new proposed federal classification of marijuana would allow more research, and would let cannabis businesses take normal tax deductions. ( READ MORE )

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. ( READ MORE )

Porter County, Northwest Health reach EMS deal

After an autumn of angst over the impending expiration at the end of the month of Porter County’s ambulance contract with Northwest Health, the county and hospital have come to ( READ MORE )

Some Illinois hospital systems won’t participate in medical aid-in-dying, which is allowed under a new law

OSF HealthCare, Ascension and Hospital Sisters Health System all say they will not take part in medical aid-in-dying. ( READ MORE )

New Trump administration proposals could further reduce gender-affirming care for minors in Illinois

The specter of losing federal funding has already driven some Chicago area hospital systems to scale back gender-affirming care for minors. But a few hospitals have held out. ( READ MORE )

Exactly how long you can keep leftover turkey, according to food safety experts

Tucking into Christmas leftovers after Boxing Day could make you seriously ill, food safety chiefs have warned. ( READ MORE )

Britain's filthiest pubs named and shamed: One in 40 boozers fail hygiene ratings... so is YOURS one of them?

Our audit of Food Standards Agency (FSA) food hygiene ratings - part of a wider series unmasking the nation's dirtiest shops - found 1,224 failed inspections. ( READ MORE )

I was catapulted out of my body into heaven after I flatlined during surgery. When I returned there was no trace of my cancer

Rosemary Thornton, an author living in the Midwest, suffered a near-death experience (NDE) while undergoing cervical cancer surgery. What followed left her stunned. ( READ MORE )

Life-changing dementia treatment 'within five years' - cure possible, experts announce

British researchers say a cure for Alzheimer's disease could one day be possible, with experts suggesting truly life-changing treatments may emerge within the next five to ten years. ( READ MORE )

Liking other women's social media posts grounds for divorce, court rules - as 'micro-cheating' sparks festive rows

The behaviour violated legal obligation of loyalty within marriage, lawyers argued, demanding financial compensation. ( READ MORE )

Fertility experts pinpoint exactly how long a man should abstain from ejaculating to maximise chances of conception - any longer and success rates drop

Previous research has suggested that sperm quality has dropped by half over the past 50 to 70 years, meaning more people than ever are reliant on medical help to fall ( READ MORE )

Who were the Three Wise Men? New research rewrites the mystery of the Bible's magi

The Three Wise Men in biblical texts may have finally been revealed, and it could rewrite the stories which claimed they were kings from the east. ( READ MORE )

Why it's better for your waistline to scroll on your PHONE while eating rather than watch TV

Relaxing in front of the TV with some treats may seem like the perfect night in over Christmas and the New Year. ( READ MORE )

Revealed: The subtle change in someone's EYES that reveals if they fancy you

It's a dilemma faced by many singletons: Does someone actually fancy you, or are they just being polite? Now, scientists have revealed an easy way to find out - simply ( READ MORE )

Why Is Sleep Important?

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Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency -- Diagnosis

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ClinicalTrials.gov: Vitamin B6

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ClinicalTrials.gov: Vitamin B12

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ClinicalTrials.gov: Benefits of Exercise

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Worried about statins? Here's what the evidence shows

Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while some patients remain wary of side effects or uneasy about taking a daily pill. ( READ MORE )

Study finds a better way to screen for breast cancer

A pioneering study has found that an individualized approach to breast cancer screening that assesses patients' risk, rather than annual mammograms, can lower the chance of more advanced cancers, while ( READ MORE )

Social media, not gaming, tied to rising attention problems in teens, new study finds

The digital revolution has become a vast, unplanned experiment—and children are its most exposed participants. As ADHD diagnoses rise around the world, a key question has emerged: could the growing ( READ MORE )

Why the human brain matures slower than its primate relatives

The human brain is a fascinating and complex organ that supports numerous sophisticated behaviors and abilities that are observed in no other animal species. For centuries, scientists have been trying ( READ MORE )

Why so many young people in China are hugging trees

In Beijing's central district, trees are everywhere: in parks, along roadsides and in courtyards inside people's houses. Many have only been planted in recent decades. ( READ MORE )

How stomach cancer learns to grow on its own

Gastric (stomach) cancer remains one of the most common and deadly cancers in East Asia, including Korea. Yet despite its high prevalence, it has received far less molecular attention than ( READ MORE )

Scientists develop targeted therapy for T-cell lymphomas and leukemias

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center's Ludwig Center developed a new treatment that selectively targets TRBC2-positive T-cell cancers, expanding a precision approach they established in 2024 for TRBC1-positive ( READ MORE )

Call 911 or risk losing the baby? Raids force some immigrants to avoid care

As immigrants in southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi braced for this month's U.S. Homeland Security operation, Cristiane Rosales-Fajardo received a panicked phone call from a friend. ( READ MORE )

Novel AI tool offers prognosis for patients with head and neck cancer

A team led by investigators at Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has developed and validated an artificial intelligence (AI)–based noninvasive tool that can predict the likelihood that a ( READ MORE )

Flu surge exposes missed COVID lessons

Three leading public health and social psychology experts warn that the U.K. is failing to apply vital lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic as flu cases surge with hospitals facing mounting ( READ MORE )

You can upgrade your immune system, but not in the way you think

From vitamin C to your microbiome and mindset, the latest science of immunity is often counterintuitive. Here's how to give your system a fighting chance to overcome infection ( READ MORE )

How to extend and improve your life by getting more creative

Growing evidence reveals that creativity is one of the best-kept secrets for boosting your health. From live theatre to a quick crafting break, here’s how to harness the power of ( READ MORE )

Gene therapy for Huntington’s disease showed great promise in 2025

An experimental gene therapy seems to slow the progression of Huntington’s disease by about 75 per cent, and researchers are working to make its complicated delivery much more practical ( READ MORE )

IVF success may depend on how long men abstain from ejaculation

Ejaculating within 48 hours of providing a sperm sample for IVF seems to lead to greater success rates than abstaining from ejaculation for longer ( READ MORE )

The US beat back bird flu in 2025 – but the battle isn’t over

After starting the year with its first known bird flu death, the US expanded its efforts to contain the virus, which enabled it to end its public health emergency response ( READ MORE )

Sitting by a window may improve blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetes

Our cells follow 24-hour circadian rhythms that regulate our blood sugar levels and are heavily influenced by light exposure. Scientists have harnessed this to show that just sitting by a ( READ MORE )

Chronic fatigue syndrome seems to have a very strong genetic element

The largest study so far into the genetics of chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, has implicated 259 genes – six times more than those identified just four months ago ( READ MORE )

Your period may make sport injuries more severe

Professional football players who became injured while on their period took longer to recover than when injuries occurred at other times of their menstrual cycle ( READ MORE )

How I learned to keep my brain in better repair this year

Neuroscience columnist Helen Thomson on how she discovered a host of evidence-based ways to keep her brain healthier in 2026 ( READ MORE )

The potential of GLP-1 drugs to transform medicine exploded in 2025

We knew that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy did more than just help control type 2 diabetes and aid weight loss, but the extent of that potential really came ( READ MORE )

Seniors taking multiple medications may suffer unexpected health effects: study

Senior citizens who are taking several medications are less likely regain independence after rehabilitating from hospital stays, according to a new study. ( READ MORE )

Chevrolet’s viral ‘Memory Lane’ commercial yanks at viewers’ heartstrings: ‘Now I’m crying over a car ad’

The car brand just took a joyride straight through America’s feelings. ( READ MORE )

I’ve been single for 15 years — this is the sad reason why I fear I’ll never find love

Becky, a 32-year-old project manager from Bristol, England, is embarrassed by the amount of time she's been without a boyfriend, ( READ MORE )

‘Holiday regression’ is real: How adults wallow in childhood anxieties again when they head home to see family

“I’m quicker to pick a fight, or turn into an angsty teen,” one grown-up told The Post. ( READ MORE )

From AI sexbots to stay-at-home ‘hub-sons’: 10 Post stories that raised eyebrows in 2025

Read on, relax, and take respite from the doom and gloom that otherwise dominated headlines. ( READ MORE )

‘Naked flying’ is the new ‘raw-dogging’

By now we’ve all heard of “raw dogging” a flight – travelling on a plane without any type of entertainment … but now a new trend called “naked flying” takes ( READ MORE )

The government’s keeping track of what people get stuck in their butts — these were the worst items last year

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has a database of what brings people to the ER — including all the things they get stuck inside them. ( READ MORE )

Viral trend offering comfortable airplane sleeping position sparks safety concerns

A viral TikTok trend claiming to offer better sleep on airplanes is raising alarms over passenger safety. ( READ MORE )

From snow globes to… books? The 11 items most likely to get you stopped at TSA  — and some will shock you

Even some of the most innocuous items can get passengers pulled over for a more extensive search. ( READ MORE )

Browse a 3D map of the world’s 2.75 billion buildings

GlobalBuildingAtlas includes almost every habitable structure on Earth. The post Browse a 3D map of the world’s 2.75 billion buildings appeared first on Popular Science. ( READ MORE )

You should start taking “Fart Walks”

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The magic of making candy canes by hand

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