July 17 Prominent hospitals across America are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors Major hospitals including Rush Medical Center halt gender surgeries and hormone treatments for youth under age 18 following President Trump's executive order against procedures for minors.
July 16 'Western diet' blamed for growing risk of GI cancers among young adults A new report reveals that gastrointestinal cancer rates are rising in young adults, with "Western diet" and lifestyle factors, rather than genetics, identified as the leading drivers of disease.
July 16 The key to living longer could be tied to a surprising substance, study suggests Psilocybin treatment, or magic mushrooms, showed cellular life extension in aged mice, according to Emory University researchers. The study co-author discusses the results.
July 15 New weekly injection for Parkinson's could replace daily pill for millions, study suggests Research shows promising results for a weekly injectable Parkinson's treatment that maintains consistent medication levels, possibly eliminating multiple daily pills.
July 15 Scientists crack the code on new vaccine for deadly plague bacteria New bacterial mRNA vaccine technology shows promise in fighting plague, and could help address the global threat of antibiotic resistance through rapid vaccine development.
July 14 Men face double dementia risk if they have a hidden genetic mutation Scientists identify a specific gene variant that doubles dementia risk in older men, suggesting the potential for targeted testing and personalized prevention.
July 12 Arizona resident dies of pneumonic plague, the first deadly case in area in nearly 20 years The first pneumonic plague death in Arizona's Coconino County in almost two decades highlights the rare but deadly respiratory disease transmitted mainly by infected fleas.
July 12 Popular back pain medication linked to brain health risks in some patients New research shows adults aged 35 to 64 prescribed gabapentin for chronic pain are twice as likely to develop dementia and three times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment.
July 11 Noninvasive brain tech and AI moves robotic hand with thought Carnegie Mellon's noninvasive brain technology allows users to move robotic fingers by thinking about the motion, offering new possibilities for people with motor impairments.
July 10 Bryan Kohberger, Luigi Mangione may share same rare neurological condition: What to know Visual snow syndrome, a condition causing static-like vision impairment, allegedly connects Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger and UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione.