FDA to fast-track nine experimental drugs under new Trump program

New guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic (long-term) constipation have been making news in recent days.

More than 91,000 pounds of frozen breakfast burritos and wraps distributed to food service institutions nationwide have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.

Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for responding to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vascular dementia. But existing techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, are expensive and therefore not widely available.

In a state where the obesity rate ranks among the highest in the country, many health providers were thrilled when Mississippi Medicaid in 2023 began covering GLP-1s for people 12 and older. Only 13 states cover the drugs for Medicaid enrollees for obesity, and Mississippi's Medicaid program typically has some of the sparsest benefits and strictest eligibility rules.

Last year's flu season was the worst California had seen in years—and state health officials warn this year could potentially be just as bad.

Results from a six-year study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, show that a new low intensity group therapy, APPLE-Tree, helps people living with memory loss to address dementia risk factors.

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, increases with menopause. That's the result of decreasing estrogen that protects against these metabolic conditions. A new study not only identified the prevalence of metabolic syndrome but also sought to determine its association with the age of natural menopause.

The ability of immune cells—particularly CD8+ T cells—to launch a rapid burst of proliferation inside tumors is key to the success of modern day cancer immunotherapies. However, the factors and mechanisms that drive this burst in proliferation remain poorly understood, making it difficult to predict which patients will benefit from treatment. A deeper understanding of this T cell burst could also guide the development of new therapies that enhance T cell proliferation and improve treatment outcomes.

A new clinical trial led by University of Alberta researchers is exploring whether heavy strength training is a safe and beneficial way to help combat the long-term physical challenges faced by head and neck cancer survivors.

As more people turn to ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) for mental health advice, a new study details how these chatbots—even when prompted to use evidence-based psychotherapy techniques—systematically violate ethical standards of practice established by organizations like the American Psychological Association.

In pregnant women with sickle cell disease, the risk of developing early-onset preeclampsia can be determined by measuring levels of a protein associated with placental function and development.

People who use both cannabis and tobacco show distinct brain changes compared to those who use cannabis alone, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Center.

Growing up has never been easy. Being a teenager can feel like a roller coaster. One minute life is fun, and the next it feels like everything is falling apart. Teens face pressure to wear the right clothes, make the right friends and get good grades—all while their bodies and minds are changing. Mood swings, eye rolls and even slammed doors may be part of the territory, but how can adults know when those behaviors are typical and when they might signal something more serious?

A research team led by Professor Uichin Lee from the School of Computing has demonstrated the possibility of accurately tracking an individual's mental health status using in-home Internet of Things (IoT) sensor data. The study is published in the Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies.

As the U.S. pulls the funding rug out from under African countries fighting infectious diseases, it is more necessary than ever for Africa to make its own medicine.

A recent review published in Pediatric Physical Therapy has highlighted deficiencies in the scientific support and theoretical foundations of two neurorehabilitation methods for children with neurological disabilities—Cuevas Medek Exercises and Dynamic Movement Intervention.

Active and passive tobacco exposure during childhood and adolescence represents a critical preventable risk factor for premature cardiovascular disease, according to a new narrative review published in Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine.

The periodization of exercise training could give people undergoing cancer treatment and those in recovery a tailored pathway to support strength and resilience during the challenging journey of cancer care and rehabilitation.