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February 7, 2025

CDC staff told to remove terms like 'non-binary,' 'they/them,' 'pregnant people' from public health material

Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to remove words frequently associated with progressive gender ideology from research manuscripts that they intend to publish.

February 7, 2025

Young girl with heart conditions denied being added to transplant list over vaccination status, family says

A mother has spoken out after she said her 12-year-old adopted daughter was denied a spot on the heart transplant list because of her vaccination status.

February 7, 2025

NIH resumes critical grant-making process after federal communications freeze at HHS

Advisory council and scientific review meetings associated with the NIH's grant making process, in which outside scientists provide a final grant review and strategic advice before the finalization of a new program, have continued but will not yet meet in open session.

February 6, 2025

Prostate cancer cases spike in this US state as doctors share likely reason

A new study by UC San Francisco found that prostate cancer cases are increasing in California, likely due to a change in screening guidelines. Experts weigh in on the threat to men's health.

February 4, 2025

Heavy cannabis use could pose this threat to the brain

A large study from the University of Colorado found heavy cannabis use is linked to reduced brain activity. Lead researcher Joshua Gowin and neurosurgeon Paul Saphier discuss the impact on health.

February 4, 2025

Common cancer type could be detected with new blood test

A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people. Doctors speak about how this could improve screening rates and outcomes.

February 3, 2025

I'm chronically ill. RFK Jr. could find solutions to actually make us better

We no longer live in a world where chronic illness describes obese, middle-aged; in 2025, young women, otherwise healthy, are the very face of chronic illness.

February 3, 2025

Dementia risk may be lowered by one important medical device

New research suggests that wearing continuous glucose monitors could lower the risk of dementia. Experts discuss how symptoms can overlap between diabetes and dementia.

February 2, 2025

Woman suffers pain for 20 years until her mystery ailment is finally diagnosed

A woman described her battle with pain for the better part of 20 years — until an MRI scan finally revealed what was causing her so much discomfort. Here's what she learned about endometriosis.

February 1, 2025

Weight loss may be helped by drinking this, study suggests

New research suggests that drinking sparkling water can help support weight loss through satiety and energy production. Researcher Akira Takanashi of Japan and nutrition experts shared thoughts.