The U. S. health department has taken back a new charter for an important vaccine advisory group, saying the change was made too late under federal rules. The panel, which gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how vaccines are used across the country, had just received
Paris Jackson was seen in a parking lot looking worried as she pointed out a swelling on her neck to a friend. The young singer carefully moved her hair aside so the man could see the area better. Earlier this week, she mentioned that an ultrasound was done after comments online suggested something
A fresh nonprofit called the Institute Advancing Women’s Health (InAWH) has just named Paula Schneider as its chief executive officer and announced a global medical advisory board. The organization’s aim is to narrow the large gap between what scientists know about midlife women’s health and how doc
A business major in Madison has turned his news‑reading hobby into a $110, 000 side hustle by betting on what will happen in elections and speeches. He is one of many who use online sites where people trade on real‑world outcomes, such as sports and politics. These platforms say they are not casinos
Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently made headlines not for his usual tech or business ventures, but for quietly teaming up with a presidential administration on a healthcare cost-cutting initiative. While Cuban has been vocal about supporting Democratic candidates in the past, including end
Scientists are taking a closer look at two types of chemicals we encounter daily and how they could be influencing teenagers' bodies in unexpected ways. PFAS and phthalates are found in everything from non-stick pans to plastic toys and personal care products. These substances are so common that nea
Every day, tiny amounts of man-made chemicals slip into water and soil, slowly building up in our bodies. These substances, called PFAS, are found in everything from food wrappers to firefighting foam. Scientists recently focused on one specific PFAS called OBS and its surprising effect on the kidne
The buzz around peptides online is hard to miss these days. People see them everywhere—influencers claim they can erase wrinkles, build muscle, or even boost the immune system. But behind the flashy promises, health experts are raising alarms. The excitement started with medications like Ozempic, wh
Fresh Ebola cases in Central Africa and a surprise hantavirus scare on a ship show why African nations are rethinking how they protect public health. Over the past few years, governments got most of their disease-fighting cash from outside donors, but that money has dropped sharply. The United State
Mixed martial arts brings big money and big risks. The sport’s top boss once aimed to step into the ring himself. Instead, he watched others take the hits and later wondered about the cost. Boxing once tempted him, but he walked away before getting hurt. He knows now that gloves and cages don’t eras
