Breast cancer rises among Asian American and Pacific Islander women
Christina Kashiwada was traveling for work during the summer of 2018 when she noticed a small, itchy lump in her left breast. She thought little …
US’ first human case of bird flu not linked to animals reported in Missouri
A person in Missouri is the United States’ first case of H5 avian influenza without a known exposure to a sick animal, the US Centers …
Self-collection kits for cervical cancer screening now being shipped, as some patients opt to forgo the Pap smear speculum
The first shipments of some self-collection HPV tests for cervical cancer screening are currently on their way to doctors’ offices across the United States. In …
Has ketamine’s time of reckoning arrived? 5 things to know after Matthew Perry’s death
Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen …
Three blood biomarkers may give women a picture of their heart disease risk decades in advance, study shows
Measuring the levels of three biomarkers in blood in midlife may give women a clearer picture of their risk of major cardiovascular events like heart …
California passes school food bill banning 6 chemicals linked to behavioral issues in kids
The California Legislature has passed a bill with bipartisan support banning the use of red dye No. 40 and five other chemicals in foods served …
The NFL embraced soft-shell helmet covers to protect players from concussions. Here’s what the science says about them
Crack! The sound of football helmets colliding on the field is an audible sign that fall is just around the corner. But that sound also …
Updated Novavax Covid-19 vaccines could be available as early as next week
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized an updated version of the protein-based Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for use in people 12 and up. …
Lilly launches lower-price weight loss drug without injector pen
Starter doses of the weight-loss drug Zepbound are now available in single-dose vials, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly announced Tuesday, a move the company says will “significantly” …
What is Oropouche virus? The emerging threat is raising concern among health officials
A little-known disease spread by insect bites has turned deadly, and health officials are sounding the alarm. More than 8,000 cases of Oropouche virus have …