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March 1

Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue

New study finds microplastics in 90% of prostate cancer tumors, with double the concentration in cancerous tissue compared to healthy tissue from patient samples.

February 28

Common nighttime noise exposure may trigger heart problems, study suggests

European study of 272,000 adults finds nighttime traffic noise above 50 dB linked to higher cholesterol and increased heart disease risk. Researcher Yiyan He discusses.

February 27

Heart disease threat projected to climb sharply for key demographic

New American Heart Association report predicts 59% of women will have high blood pressure by 2050, up from 49% today, in addition to higher diabetes and obesity rates.

February 27

Chloe Cole reveals intense pressure to transition as a minor, parents were told she'd 'probably die’

Chloe Cole sued Kaiser Permanente, alleging medical malpractice over gender transition treatment she received as minor, claiming fraud and long-term harm.

February 26

Common vision issue linked to type of lighting used in Americans' homes

New research suggests that dim indoor lighting, not screens, may trigger the global myopia epidemic that's expected to affect nearly half of the world's population by 2050.

February 26

Some 80-year-olds still have razor-sharp brains — and now scientists know why

SuperAgers over 80 generate twice as many new brain cells as typical older adults, explaining their exceptional memory that rivals people decades younger.

February 25

Essay exposes crumbling medical consensus on youth gender surgery

New York Times guest essay argues the “settled science" on youth gender surgery is fracturing as major medical groups reconsider guidance on the procedure.

February 25

Combination nasal spray vaccine could protect against COVID, flu and pneumonia at once

Stanford researchers develop breakthrough nasal spray vaccine that could potentially protect against a variety of infections, like COVID-19 and pneumonia, for several months.

February 24

Diabetes risk could be lower for people who live in certain US regions, study finds

High-altitude living may reduce diabetes risk as red blood cells act like glucose "sponges," absorbing sugar from bloodstream in low-oxygen environments, research suggests.

February 23

Chloe Cole Act aimed at blocking minors from undergoing life-altering transgender surgeries, GOP lawmaker says

Republican lawmaker introduces federal legislation named after detransitioner Chloe Cole that would block gender-related medical procedures for minors.