ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 28: Employees and supporters of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) hold signs and clap and cheer to honor former Centers for Disease Control (CDC) officials Dan Jernigan, Deb Houry, and Demetre Daskalakis outside its global headquarters on August 28, 2025 in Atlanta,…
Category: 5. Health
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C-section births linked to sleepless nights and painful recoveries
New research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting suggests that women who give birth by cesarean delivery (C-section) face a greater likelihood of experiencing intense pain that interferes with sleep and daily functioning, as well as a higher risk of developing sleep disorders.
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Your skin could warn of hidden mental health trouble
Scientists have found that people receiving treatment for mental health conditions who also have skin problems may face a higher risk of severe outcomes, including depression and suicidal thoughts. The research, which could help doctors better identify vulnerable patients and tailor psychiatric…
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This experimental “super vaccine” stopped cancer cold in the lab
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have shown that their nanoparticle-based vaccine can successfully prevent several aggressive cancers in mice, including melanoma, pancreatic cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer. Depending on the cancer type, up to 88% of vaccinated…
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Fentanyl overdoses among seniors surge 9,000% — A hidden crisis few saw coming
Fatal overdoses among adults 65 and older involving fentanyl mixed with stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamines have risen dramatically, climbing 9,000% in the past eight years. The rate now mirrors that seen in younger adults, according to findings presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025…
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Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that cuts diabetes risk by 31%
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet with fewer calories, adding moderate physical activity, and receiving professional guidance for weight management can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 31%. That is the key finding of PREDIMED-Plus, a large clinical trial led in Spain by the…
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Your type of depression could shape your body’s future health
Scientists have long known that depression increases the risk of developing metabolic disorders. Now, new research reveals that specific forms of depression are tied to different cardiometabolic diseases. The findings were presented at the ECNP Congress in Amsterdam.
Over a seven-year period,…
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RFK Jr. Is Doubling Down On Multiple Unproven Links To Autism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. Kennedy repeated assertions about links between the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) and autism, this time connecting the painkiller’s use during the…
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When Private Practice Laws Cross Paths With Campus Counseling Centers
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In 2024, The Chronicle of Higher Education released a report describing the need to clarify narratives within college mental health. This report emphasized the importance of combating a crisis narrative and educating the public that most college students don’t have a…
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American Views On Health Are Increasingly Intertwined With Politics, New Poll Finds
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 16: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference at the Department of Health and Human Services on April 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. Secretary Kennedy held a news conference to discuss the recent surge of autism cases….