High blood pressure in young adults is a sneaky problem. It often goes unnoticed because there are no obvious signs. This makes it hard to track how many people are affected. A new study is looking into whether a mobile health app can help manage this issue. The study is testing a practical approac
Money plays a big role in how well people survive cancer. A recent study showed that unhealthy habits explain only a small part of why poorer people have worse survival rates. Things like stress, poor healthcare access, and living in areas with limited healthy food options are much bigger factors.
Colon cancer is sneaky. It can start without any warning signs, especially in younger adults. So, how can we catch it early? A recent study suggests that sending unsolicited stool test kits to people's homes might be the way to go. The study looked at people aged 45 to 49. This age group is now rec
Cancer is a shape-shifter. It doesn't stay the same. Neither do the genes that fuel it. One such gene, HER2, is well-known for its part in breast and stomach cancers. But it's not just limited to these. Around 3. 5% of all solid tumors have HER2 mutations. This makes it a potential target for treatm
Casey Cattie, a 30-year-old from Philadelphia, started experiencing strange night sweats last August. She was cold, yet soaked in sweat, even with a fan on. Her Oura Ring, a gift from a friend, kept alerting her to possible illness. Despite seeing multiple doctors, none could find the cause. Her sy
In the medical field, data often reveals important patterns. One such data point is the stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR), which measures how much blood sugar levels rise under stress. Think of it as a stress indicator for blood sugar. Research has shown that high SHR values can signal potential issu
Black women in the U. S. face a tough battle with breast cancer. They are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage. This makes treatment harder and survival rates lower. Why does this happen? It's not just about biology. Social factors play a big role. Money matters. Women living below the pove
The Department of Health and Human Services is making a big change. They are stopping some vaccine projects that were in the works. These projects were using mRNA technology to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the health secretary.
Kids' sleep is a big deal, but it's not something we talk about much. It turns out that dirty air and tough life stuff can really mess with how well children sleep. Scientists wanted to see how pollution and stress team up to affect kids' sleep. They looked at three types of pollution: tiny particl
The US has decided to stop funding 22 mRNA vaccine projects worth $500 million. This move, led by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, has sparked debate. Critics argue it might be a big mistake, while supporters claim it's a necessary shift. Kennedy believes mRNA vaccines don't effectively protec
