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The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Mount Sinai Health System has agreed to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors, pay a fine, and allocate $2 million for 'detransition' care. This marks another aggressive move by the Trump administration targeting transgender youth healthcare, drawing strong reactions from LGBTQ groups and medical institutions.
Protein and fiber are having a moment, with consumers encouraged to get more of both. But what do high-protein, high-fiber diets actually mean for gut microbiota? This article reviews the latest scientific perspectives behind evolving dietary recommendations.
A new Harvard study found that people who consume sugar-sweetened beverages daily have a 2.45-fold higher risk of developing gastric cancer compared to those who drink them once a month or less. Analyzing data from over 112,000 US adults, researchers found the association was particularly strong among women.
New research shows that prolonged uninterrupted sitting increases cancer death risk by 9% per hour, while replacing just one hour of continuous sitting with light activity daily could reduce cancer mortality risk by 12%.
A Texas A&M University study found that anthocyanins in dark sweet cherries may slow tumor growth, reduce metastasis, and alter gene activity linked to treatment resistance in triple-negative breast cancer, offering new insights into dietary interventions.
A Swedish randomized controlled trial found that boredom significantly lowers pressure pain thresholds in healthy adults, while watching a humorous video raises thresholds in the shoulder area. The study suggests mood states genuinely affect pain perception, though results may not extend to chronic pain patients.
Antibiotic resistance is becoming a deadly health threat in India and globally. This article analyzes the causes of resistance, its severe impact on Indian people, and provides actionable advice for individuals to prevent superbug infections.
The EU has approved Enhertu plus pertuzumab as the first new first-line regimen in over a decade for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, offering patients a new treatment option and hope.
A new controlled feeding trial shows that among people who lost the same 10% of body weight, those on a ketogenic diet saw liver fat drop by an average of 67%, compared with 45% for Mediterranean and low-fat plant-forward diets. The study, led by Washington University School of Medicine and published in Cell Metabolism, offers important insights for fatty liver disease management.
New research presented at ESC Congress 2026 shows that Oxford-led scientists used Caristo's FAI-Score™ technology to assess coronary inflammation from non-contrast cardiac CT, identifying high-risk patients even with zero coronary calcium. The technology may also help predict future stroke risk.
Recent research reveals significant gender differences in how diabetes affects men and women, with women facing higher cardiovascular risks while men develop complications earlier. Understanding these differences can lead to more personalized treatment approaches.
More people are ordering hangover remedies like detox pills and rehydration drinks online, but do they really work? Doctors explain that hangovers stem from dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and inflammation—proper hydration and rest remain the most effective recovery strategies. Here's what you need to know before popping that pill.