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April 13

More patients demand ‘unvaccinated’ blood, doctors warn of growing health risks

More patients are requesting unvaccinated blood for transfusions since COVID-19 vaccines were approved, but experts say it poses risks, not benefits.

April 13

'Miracle fruit' may help cancer patients overcome chemo side effect that can lead to dangerous weight loss

"Miracle fruit," a small red berry from West Africa, is gaining attention for helping cancer patients cope with taste changes that result from chemotherapy.

April 13

PRISHA MOSLEY, JOSH PAYNE: Our legal appeal could reshape justice for victims of gender 'care' cases

Detransitioner Prisha Mosley alleges doctors pushed her into gender transition as a teen, and now a North Carolina appeals court will decide if her lawsuit can proceed.

April 12

Cancer doctor recalls his first taste of 'miracle fruit' used to help chemo patients

Dr. Mike Cusnir, an oncologist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Florida, shares how a surprising in-office taste test led him to explore a tropical berry's potential to help people undergoing cancer care better tolerate food during treatment.

April 10

Marriage status has surprising link to cancer risk, study suggests: 'Clear signal'

Never-married adults are significantly more likely to develop cancer, according to a University of Miami study of over 4 million people in 12 states.

April 9

Woman discovers missing nose ring traveled to her lungs, causing month-long cough

A 26-year-old TikToker says a missing nose ring was found lodged deep in her lungs near her aorta after she developed a chronic cough lasting weeks.

April 9

Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer's disease risk when dose is increased

A new study suggests a high-dose flu shot may cut Alzheimer's risk by nearly half in older adults, far outperforming the standard-dose vaccine version.

April 9

New ‘safer opioid’ delivers pain relief without addiction risk in early tests

An experimental opioid alternative called DFNZ achieved effective pain relief in mice without addiction risk or breathing suppression, a study found.

April 8

Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests

A high-protein diet rich in casein and wheat gluten could "disarm" cholera bacteria, cutting infection levels by 100-fold, a new UC Riverside study finds.

April 8

Antibacterial products may contribute to dangerous superbug crisis, study suggests

Antibacterial soaps and cleaning wipes may contribute to antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests, with experts recommending plain soap and water instead.