Health

Researchers at the University of Exeter have done a study that sheds light on potential differences in prostate cancer diagnosis rates between various ethnic groups. Of particular note is the higher risk of overdiagnosis that black men…

A recent cyberattack targeting a major US health care technology company has sent shockwaves through the healthcare industry, jeopardizing patient information security and causing disruptions in medical services. Change Healthcare, a…

Health authorities in the United States are currently investigating a possible connection between two recently introduced respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines and a rare nervous system disorder observed in older adults.  The…

With the mercury on the rise in West Michigan, health authorities are sounding the alarm on an early onset of tick season, anticipating it to commence sooner than usual. Attributing the early start to Michigan's warmer-than-average…

In a significant victory for reproductive rights advocates, a state judge in Montana has declared three restrictive abortion laws as unconstitutional. The ruling, which comes as a result of a motion for summary judgment filed by Planned…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant milestone in the effort to safeguard public health: fast-food wrappers and packaging containing so-called "forever chemicals" are no longer being sold in the US. This…

In recognition of their increased vulnerability to the virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have authorized an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccination for people 65 years of age and older.  CDC Director Mandy Cohen…

The perennial question of whether chocolate causes acne continues to intrigue many, including dermatologists and board members of esteemed organizations like the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Farris, a prominent figure in the field,…