Today's Top Health News
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15 September 20255 new members added to CDC vaccine advisory panel ahead of key meeting - NPR
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks more new vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, days before a two-day meeting to consider COVID and hepatitis B shots.
15 September 2025Vaccination map: How protected is your community? - NBC News
How much vaccination percentages have fallen, and where exactly, has been kept in state health department files — or not tabulated at all. Now this data is in one place.
15 September 2025What you should do if you suddenly can’t pee, according to an expert - CNN
If you feel like you have to urinate but can’t, this urologist explains what could be happening and what you should do about it.
15 September 2025‘Heart disease and diabetes contributing heavily’: Chronic illness deaths increased in India, finds Lancet study - Mint
The study, which was conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and the World Health Organisation (WHO), among others, analysed the data to estimate the risk of dying from chronic diseases for 185 countries and territories between 2010 and 2019.
15 September 2025Why 1 in 6 U.S. parents are rejecting vaccine recommendations - The Washington Post
A wide-ranging Washington Post-KFF poll details who tends to reject vaccine recommendations and their reasoning.
15 September 2025Mediterranean diet reduces risks of gum disease and inflammation, study shows - KSL.com
Following the Mediterranean diet reduces your risk of gum disease, which reduces your risk for inflammation that leads to chronic disease and dementia, a new study found.
15 September 20256 daily habits of thriving boomers that prove your 70s can be your best decade yet - VegOut
The science says decline isn't mandatory—and this is living proof.
15 September 2025'Russian nesting doll' virus hides inside a deadly fungus, making it even more dangerous to people - Live Science
A virus found lurking inside a deadly fungus may make the microbe even stronger and harder to kill when it infects people.
15 September 2025Not just clogged arteries: Mayo Clinic study reveals hidden causes of heart attacks in younger women - The Times of India
A Mayo Clinic study reveals that heart attacks in younger adults, particularly women, often stem from causes beyond clogged arteries. While plaque bui
15 September 2025Rare ‘tooth-in-eye’ surgery restores man’s vision after two decades - East Idaho News
(CNN) — When Brent Chapman was 13, he took ibuprofen during a Christmas basketball game. It was a drug he had taken before, but what happened next was anything but routine: He had a severe reaction that caused burns all over his body, including on the surface…
15 September 2025Diet change could make brain cancer easier to treat, early study hints - Live Science
A new lab study exploited a unique aspect of metabolism in glioblastoma to boost the effectiveness of chemoradiation, turning the cancer's properties against itself.
15 September 2025Nitazenes, more potent than fentanyl, are emerging in New York - Times Union
The Drug Enforcement Administration said a new class of synthetic opioids, which can be even stronger than fentanyl, have been popping up in New York.
15 September 2025Column | Continuous glucose monitors are not a silver bullet for public health - The Washington Post
Continuous glucose monitors can’t single-handedly make you eat better or lose weight.
15 September 2025Psychology researchers identify a "burnout to extremism" pipeline - PsyPost
What psychological factors lead ordinary people to justify extreme violence? A recent study tracking over 600 employees suggests an answer lies in workplace burnout. The research shows that on days employees felt more burnt out, their sympathy for extremist v…
15 September 20257 surprising signs you're actually aging better than 90% of your peers - VegOut
Forget the mirror—the real indicators of healthy aging are hiding in plain sight.
15 September 2025Forget RoboCop: These Harvard engineering students created a prize-winning ‘robosock’ - The Boston Globe
The computer-assisted foot covering is designed to combat “foot drop,” a walking disability that afflicts many thousands of people.
15 September 2025Man's COVID Infection Lasted 2 Years, Setting a New Record - ScienceAlert
An immunocompromised man endured ongoing acute COVID-19 for more than 750 days.
15 September 2025It's Time to Stop Eating Plastic. Start by Trashing These 7 Items Full of Microplastics - CNET
These everyday kitchen items are dumping microplastics into your meals.- 15 September 2025
2 measles cases reported in NYC as Trump admin scrutinizes vaccines - Gothamist
City health officials said the cases presented a low risk to the public. 
15 September 2025Publix and autism therapy firm at war over $15 million in medical bills - Tampa Bay Times
The Florida grocer stopped paying for therapy for 12 of its workers’ children but is countersuing over an alleged fraudulent billing scheme.
15 September 2025Cannabis compounds have distinct effects on brain connectivity and blood flow, study finds - PsyPost
Scientists have discovered that THC and CBD push the brain in opposite directions. A neuroimaging study in rats shows that THC boosts connectivity and blood flow, while CBD dampens brain signaling—and combining them creates a more balanced effect.
15 September 2025Dr. Roach: Understanding the risk reduction of statins with cholesterol - The Detroit News
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15 September 2025Is it the magnesium or the massage? The facts about magnesium lotion for sleep - NPR
Social media influencers claim that using lotion with magnesium promotes sleep. But there's little evidence magnesium taken in this way is effective.
15 September 2025The Trump admin’s cruel disbanding of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium - statnews.com
My 12-year-old son died from brain cancer. The defunding of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium will deny treatments to children like him.
15 September 2025Protein mania: Why everyone’s eating like a linebacker now - The Boston Globe
Chasing 100 grams a day (or way more), Americans are blending, chugging, and chewing their way through protein-enhanced everything. But at what cost?
15 September 2025Daily eye drops could make reading glasses obsolete - ScienceDaily
Eye drops combining pilocarpine and diclofenac helped patients read extra lines on vision charts, with effects lasting up to two years. The treatment could revolutionize presbyopia care as a safe, non-surgical alternative to glasses.- No Image Available15 September 2025
Colorado sees West Nile virus surge with cases doubling other states' totals - 9News.com
15 September 2025This Food Increases Dementia Risk, Scientists Prove After 15-Year Study - Bored Panda
Ultra-processed ingredients have found their way even into home-cooked meals, making them hard to avoid.
15 September 2025There’s a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa. Here’s what you need to know - The Conversation
The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed 28 lives, including four health workers. Here’s what it means for those in the region and beyond.
15 September 202510 Key Reasons Dementia Is Linked With Diabetes - ScienceAlert
The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear.
15 September 2025Another dozen cases reported, Legionnaires’ cases hit 52 in Marshall County - WHO13.com
MARSHALL COUNTY, Iowa — A dozen more cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been reported in Marshall County over the past few days, putting the total number at 52. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced an investigation into a group of 21 Le…
15 September 2025Australia approves vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia - NPR
Chlamydia in koalas can cause blindness, infertility and even death.
14 September 2025Very Few People Use This Simple Way To Tame Blood Pressure, Study Reveals - SciTechDaily
A major new study shows that fewer than 6% of U.S. adults use salt substitutes, even though they can help reduce blood pressure and heart risk. Preliminary findings presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2025 show that …
14 September 2025Brain fog and four easy ways to help fix it - BBC
It's common to become forgetful or mentally sluggish but there are easy ways to cut through the haze.
14 September 2025Higher doses of semaglutide can safely enhance weight loss for adults living with obesity, clinical trials confirm - Medical Xpress
A higher weekly dose of semaglutide (7.2 mg) can significantly improve weight loss and related health outcomes in adults living with obesity, including those with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to the results of two large-scale, international phase 3 clinic…
14 September 2025Cannabis use associated with quadrupled risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds study of over 4 million adults - Medical Xpress
Cannabis use is linked to an almost quadrupling in the risk of developing diabetes, according to an analysis of real-world data from over 4 million adults, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) held…
14 September 2025Common Pregnancy Condition Linked to Higher Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids - Newsweek
Gestational diabetes, a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, affects about 14 percent of pregnancies worldwide.
14 September 2025Yup, You Can Get a Flu Shot Too Early—Here’s the Best Time to Get One - Prevention
You can get a flu shot too early. Here’s the ideal time to get your influenza vaccine for best protection, according to doctors and other medical experts.
14 September 2025The Time of Day You Eat in Later Life Could Foreshadow an Early Death - ScienceAlert
A new longitudinal study by an international team of researchers has found a link between eating breakfast later in the day and a greater chance of an early death among elderly people, raising questions about the relationship between mealtimes and illness.
14 September 2025CDC to award RPI a contract for vaccine-autism research - Times Union
The CDC announced it awarded a no-bid contract to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to research whether there is a link between vaccines and autism prevalence.
14 September 2025'Your fear is well-founded': How human activities have raised the risk of tick-borne diseases like Lyme - Live Science
Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.
14 September 2025Dead vultures in Maryland test presumptively positive for bird flu - WJLA
The Charles County Department of Health said several dead vultures found in the La Plata, Md., area have tested presumptively positive for bird flu.- 14 September 2025
Prediabetes warning: 5 morning symptoms that could be the first sign - The Times of India
Prediabetes affects an estimated 98 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Globally, this condition affects 541 million people. Prediabetes is a serious condition where the blood sugar levels are higher than normal but… - 14 September 2025
5 signs of dementia that are not memory loss - The Times of India
Dementia, an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological conditions affecting the brain that worsen over time, is one of the most impactful diseases in the world. This common and disabling disease that affects the brain occurs when brain cells are … 
14 September 2025Coloradans can get updated COVID vaccines, but insurance might not cover the shots - The Denver Post
At least two Colorado insurers surveyed by The Denver Post said all of their plans will cover COVID-19 vaccines, while others hedged.
14 September 2025An infectious disease has invaded America’s public health agencies - The Hill
An infectious disease — one that rejects scientific expertise, metastasizes conspiracy theories and contaminates programs that track and treat illnesses — has entered the body politic of America’s public health agencies.
14 September 2025New parent advice: We're about to adopt a little boy. People's responses to that are honestly flooring me. - slate.com
I'm sure it's well-meaning...
14 September 2025Whatever happened to .... the 12-year-old Ukrainian girl in need of a heart transplant? - NPR
During a Russian attack, a medical team drove to extract the heart of a young girl who'd just died and bring it to their hospital, where a 12-year-old was in desperate need of a transplant.
14 September 2025A covered bridge quest in Vermont - VTDigger
No two are quite alike. From king and queen trusses to parallelogram-shaped spans built on bends, like some on the First Branch, Gatenby has come to appreciate their variety and character.
14 September 2025Struggling With Brain Fog And Fatigue? You Might Be Lacking This 1 Essential Mineral. - HuffPost
Treating the issue could help you feel much better, but it may take some self-advocacy.
14 September 2025Want stronger bones? Jumping exercises might help. - The Washington Post
To maintain or even strengthen your bones, you need to load the skeleton with enough force.
14 September 2025‘Isn’t it your choice to take them out?’: Why breast explant surgery is on the rise - CNN
Breast explant surgery is on the rise, but what happens when women want their implants out is far less discussed than the decision to go bigger — and comes with its own set of challenges. Four women share their stories.
14 September 2025How do you take your blood pressure correctly? Simple steps to ensure reliable results - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
How do you take your blood pressure the right way? There are some simple steps to make sure you aren’t one of the many getting unreliable results.
14 September 2025Weight loss is rarely a straight line – these proven methods will help you hit your goals - BikeRadar
Unleashing dopamine, early-morning training and segmented goals can see you beat the plateau
14 September 2025Research warns gut bacteria could be behind sleep disorder that affects a third of adults - Tom's Guide
New research finds certain gut bacteria increases the risk of insomnia
14 September 2025Most quit breakthrough weight-loss drug within a year - ScienceDaily
A massive Danish study reveals that despite the remarkable weight-loss benefits of semaglutide, more than half of adults without diabetes stop using it within a year. High costs, unpleasant side effects, and underlying medical or psychiatric conditions play m…
14 September 2025If you’re always stressed, psychology says these 9 hobbies will soothe your nervous system - VegOut
Simple daily activities can do more for your nervous system than you think—these calming practices might change how you handle life’s pressure.
13 September 2025Digging into claim RFK Jr. and White House 'buried' study linking alcohol use to cancer - snopes.com
12 September 2025Women have more chronic pain than men. Here’s why. - The Washington Post
As we learn more about how pain processing can vary between women and men, it might lead to better treatments.
11 September 2025Chronically sleepless? New study suggests it might cause your brain to age. - The Washington Post
The new study in the Neurology journal shows people with chronic insomnia are more likely to develop cognitive impairment, but it’s unclear whether it is an association or causation.
