Germophobes Can Breathe Easy On Airplanes, In Hospitals, Experts Say
FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 — Germophobes can breathe a little easier when visiting a hospital or taking an airplane trip, a new study says.The ambient…
Weed Extract Might Lower Dog Aggression
FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 — A marijuana extract appears to help soothe the nerves of aggressive dogs, a new study says.Canines given cannabidiol (CBD) supplements…
Fewer Opioids Needed After “Needle” Knee Surgery
FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2025 — Knee surgery patients use fewer opioids and recover more quickly following an innovative “needle” surgical technique, a new study says.Patients…
U.S. Skips World AIDS Day for the First Time in 37 Years
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 — For the first time in more than three decades, the United States did not take part in World AIDS Day…
A routine shingles shot may offer powerful defense against dementia
A unique vaccine rollout in Wales gave researchers an accidental natural experiment that revealed a striking reduction in dementia among seniors who received the shingles…
Shingles Vaccine May Help Slow Dementia, New Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 — A routine shingles shot may do more than prevent a painful rash. It could also support long-term brain health, new…
White House Says Trump’s Imaging Looks Normal; Doctors Question the Testing
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 — The White House released new medical information about President Donald Trump on Monday, saying recent imaging tests showed he is…
Chikungunya and Dengue Outbreak in Cuba Has Left 33 Dead, Officials Say
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 — A severe mosquito-borne virus outbreak in Cuba has led to dozens of deaths since midsummer, including many young children, health…
Is your gut being poisoned? Scientists reveal the hidden impact of everyday chemicals
Researchers discovered that 168 common chemicals can disrupt the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, with some also promoting antibiotic resistance. Many of these substances—found in…
A 70-year-old pregnancy drug just revealed a hidden weakness in brain cancer
Researchers have solved the decades-old mystery behind how a common pregnancy drug lowers blood pressure. It turns out the medication blocks a fast-acting “oxygen alarm”…