On Thursday, President Trump signed legislation that formally recognizes the sacrifices of firefighters and their elevated risk of cancer.
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes the…
Category: 8. Health
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Legislation Provides Compensation to Firefighters Diagnosed with Cancer
On Thursday, President Trump signed legislation that formally recognizes the sacrifices of firefighters and their elevated risk of cancer.
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes the…
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Natural protein drug may slow neuron death linked to Alzheimer's disease
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz have discovered that while brain neuron changes, including cell loss, may begin in early life, a drug long-approved for other conditions might be repurposed to slow this damage, offering new hope…
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Improving diagnosis of aortic stenosis with genetics and AI
Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve, which connects the heart to the rest of the body. It affects millions of people and can be fatal if left untreated. At present, there are no effective medical therapies to prevent or slow its…
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The role of neuroinflammation in progressive multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder that prompts the body’s immune system to attack myelin, the protective sheath covering nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord. This can in turn result in vision impairments, reduced mobility,…
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Rethinking recurrent brain activity: Core neurons provide an alternative explanation
Neuroscientists have been trying to understand how the human brain supports numerous advanced capabilities for centuries. The cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the brain, is now known to be responsible for many of these capabilities, including…
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How a gourmet's palate becomes refined: Taste training mechanisms
Why are gourmets seemingly able to detect subtle nuances in taste that others miss? Researchers at Tohoku University have uncovered part of the answer by demonstrating that taste sensitivity can be enhanced through learning.
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You finally got a doctor's appointment. Here's how to get the most out of it
It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines—or forget to mention a concern.
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Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options—but with trade-offs
For the millions of Americans who buy Affordable Care Act insurance, there’s still time left to enroll for 2026. But premium increases and the expiration of enhanced tax subsidies have led to larger-than-expected costs.
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Florida vaccine debate: explaining chickenpox, Hep B, Hib and pneumococcus shots
MIAMI – Florida’s surgeon general wants to do away with all state vaccine mandates. But the first step in his plan targets four specific vaccines.
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