Health

Rectal cancer deaths are rising at a significantly faster rate than colon cancer among younger Americans, a trend that researchers warn will continue to escalate without a shift in treatment.Mortality rates for rectal cancer are growing two to three times faster than those for colon cancer among adults aged 20 to 44, according to a study to be presented at Digestive Disease Week 2026 in Chicago.The data suggests that for […]

New research is suggesting a strong association between mouth bacteria and gastric cancer.The study, published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, examined the gut microbiome in stool and the oral microbiome from saliva and the tongue.The China-based researchers with BGI Genomics analyzed 404 samples from Chinese patients with gastric cancer in one group and chronic gastritis in another.DEATHS FROM ONE TYPE OF CANCER ARE SURGING AMONG YOUNG ADULTS WITHOUT COLLEGE […]

GLP-1 drugs (glucagon-like peptide-1s) have exploded in popularity in recent years – initially as a way to control diabetes and then as tools for weight loss.Growing research suggests that these drugs – which include semaglutide and tirzepatide – potentially have benefits beyond weight loss, with stronger evidence for cardiovascular and kidney health.Even so, experts caution that these medications are not foolproof — and using them the wrong way can undermine […]

More Americans are choosing to walk away from difficult relationships instead of working through them, a new survey has revealed.Nearly two in five Americans — 38% — say they have gone "no contact" with a friend or family member in the past year, according to a survey of 2,000 adults conducted in March by Talker Research for the therapy platform Talkspace."These results suggest that avoiding relationship challenges is becoming more […]

As the Trump administration moves to loosen federal restrictions on drugs — including a new step to ease regulations on state-licensed medical marijuana — questions are growing about cannabis use and its broader health effects.Among them is a lesser discussed concern: men’s fertility.During National Infertility Awareness Week, experts are drawing attention to the potential negative impact of both recreational and medical cannabis on male reproductive health.MALE FERTILITY RATES CRASH AS […]

Coffee may do more than keep you going: It could have a noticeable impact on your digestive health, even if you drink decaf.Researchers from APC Microbiome Ireland found that habitual coffee consumption alters the trillions of microbes living in the digestive tract, creating a chemical feedback loop that directly influences mood, stress levels and cognitive sharpness.The study followed 62 participants to determine how coffee interacts with the microbiome. The group […]

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A new therapy for genetic hearing loss has just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The treatment, Otarmeni (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), is the first-ever dual adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy, meaning it uses two harmless viruses to deliver the therapy into cells.In an FDA news release, the agency called the therapy "groundbreaking," noting its potential to treat both pediatric and adult patients with "severe to profound" hearing loss […]

Longtime "Dancing with the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba is spreading awareness about a condition she’s been living with for decades.The dancer and TV personality has recently been transparent about her journey with Sjogren’s disease – an autoimmune condition that can start with seemingly small symptoms but has the potential to become debilitating.Inaba, 58, was rushed to the hospital last week after her condition triggered a medical emergency mid-flight while […]