Wildfires ignite infection risks by weakening the body's immune defenses and spreading bugs in smoke
Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles.
Children with post-COVID syndrome show promising recovery in multicenter analysis
Six-month outcomes of children and adolescents diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) after ...
Study identifies mechanism underlying increased osteoarthritis risk in postmenopausal females
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that disproportionally affects postmenopausal women, and the millions affected can attest ...
Follow-up study finds staying power of bifocal contact lens benefits in young kids
Young nearsighted kids who wear bifocal contact lenses that slow uncoordinated eye growth do not lose the benefits of the ...
FDA proposes nicotine cap to help curb cigarette addiction
A rather historic U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal aims to make cigarettes and other tobacco products far ...
Cancer: Microscopic beams of radiation could be a better way to treat tumors, according to studies in animals
Radiotherapy has been a cornerstone of cancer treatment for decades, offering a targeted approach to treat tumors. Yet, as ...
American Cancer Society Annual Report: Cancer mortality continues to drop despite rising incidence in women
Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) released Cancer Statistics, 2025, the organization's annual report on cancer facts ...
WHO appeals for $1.5 bn to tackle 'unprecedented' global health crisis
The World Health Organization appealed Thursday for $1.5 billion for emergency operations this year, warning that conflict, ...
Drug in clinical trials for breast cancer could also treat some blood cancers
Two new studies led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a possible way to block the progression of several forms of blood cancer using a drug ...
Single flu shot effective for blood cancer patients, study finds
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown a single dose of the influenza vaccine is sufficient ...
Experts propose new framework for evaluating sex in clinical algorithms to reduce bias and ensure legality
Many physicians are now using algorithms that consider a patient's sex, like heart disease risk assessment tools, to help ...