West Coast states issue their own COVID, flu, RSV vaccine rules

Introducing holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia increases surgical volume in urology practices, according to a study published online Aug. 20 in the Journal of Biological Methods.

A new study from The University of Manchester has found that a well-known mental health intervention for children may be no more effective than the usual social and emotional learning (SEL) programs already being taught in primary schools.

Young adult survivors of cancer aged 18 to 39 faced elevated social risks compared with their peers who did not have cancer histories and survivors from older age cohorts, according to a study presented at the 18th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, held September 18–21, 2025.

A research team has uncovered a new mechanism that allows Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB), to evade host immune defenses.

A study published in The Cerebellum provides initial experimental evidence that a single session of cerebellar High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) may help to maintain anticipatory and consummatory pleasure and enhance reward sensitivity in healthy individuals.

Young adult "night owls" (or "evening types"—those who prefer to stay up late) are significantly more at risk of developing problematic relationships with smartphones and social media, according to a new study.

Anti-obesity drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) are also promising for the treatment of alcohol use disorder and alcohol-associated liver disease, as growing evidence suggests they reduce the motivation to drink alcohol. Now, surprising new findings reveal that the medications may have direct protective effects on the liver as well.

Top vaccine advisers hand-selected by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted Thursday to limit the use of a combination shot that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Federal health officials have moved to close down a Miami-based organ donation agency, citing unsafe practices, missed donations and critical paperwork errors.

The incidence of obesity-associated cancers in Puerto Rico rose significantly between 2000 and 2022, according to research presented at the 18th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, held September 18–21, 2025.

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research have mapped the molecular landscape of the mouse hippocampus, a region central to learning and memory. By combining RNA and protein profiling with advanced methods to isolate brain regions and synapses, the team identified thousands of molecules with distinct spatial patterns.

The first international trial of an unproven stroke treatment available in the U.S. has concluded that, while harmless, "perispinal" etanercept—injected into the spinal area—is no more effective than an inactive dummy drug, or placebo.

Performance in endurance sports, such as long-distance running, cycling, and cross-country skiing, requires sustained activity over prolonged periods of time, and is influenced by multiple factors, such as temperature and mental state.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s hand-selected vaccine advisers voted to change the way immunizations are given to millions of U.S. children each year, recommending a tweak to the standard schedule that cast a large shadow over the safety of the shots.

One in four Australian adults have at least one tattoo, but new research suggests that what's in the ink may pose greater risks than the size and design of the tattoo.

Four out of five parents tell their donor-conceived children about their biological origins, according to new research out of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

Every movement we make, whether walking, speaking or even breathing, depends on the health of our muscles and nerves.

Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental condition estimated to affect between 5–10% of people living in most countries, irrespective of their educational and cultural background. Dyslexic individuals experience persistent difficulties with reading and writing, often struggling to identify words and spell them correctly.