Quick Summary A major new study has linked ultra-processed foods—like ready meals, soft drinks, and fast food—to a significantly higher risk of lung cancer, even after accounting for known risks like smoking. While the evidence...

Quick Summary Five cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed in Harlem, prompting a public health investigation. The illness is not contagious but can be life-threatening, especially for older adults, smokers, and those with lung...

What happened in Arizona? A tragic death from pneumonic plague in Northern Arizona has renewed public fears about the reemergence of one of history’s most infamous diseases, the Black Death. Health officials in Coconino County...

Texas at the Epicenter as Vaccine Hesitancy Fuels Nationwide Spread WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States has recorded 1,288 confirmed cases of measles in 2025, marking the highest annual total in 33 years, according to...

TL;DR Mattel has introduced a Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, complete with a glucose monitor and insulin pump, aiming to reflect the real-world medical experiences of many children and support inclusivity in playtime. What’s...

What the Research Suggests About Golf Courses and Parkinson’s Living within a mile or two of a golf course might sound idyllic, but a new study has raised eyebrows by suggesting it could also carry...

What is Emobot, and how does it work? A new mental health tool is turning your front-facing camera into a real-time mood monitor. Emobot, an AI-powered app, is being used by hundreds of patients in...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention drug that provides near-complete protection with just two injections per year. Marketed under the brand name Yeztugo, this drug could...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention drug that provides near-complete protection with just two injections per year. Marketed under the brand name Yeztugo, this drug could...

Surgeons at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston have made medical history by performing the first fully robotic heart transplant in the United States. The groundbreaking procedure, led by Dr. Kenneth Liao, marks a...