The Food and Drug Administration quietly removed a government webpage that had warned about harmful autism treatments such as chelation, hyperbaric oxygen, chlorine dioxide and raw camel milk. The site was taken down at the end of 2025 because it had not been updated since 2019, according to a state
Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that can spread quickly to other parts of the body. It starts in the cells that give skin its color. Spotting it early is crucial for effective treatment. One way to check for melanoma is by using the ABCDE guide. Look for moles that are asymmetrical, have u
Bananas are tricky. They ripen fast, and if they get too cold, they get damaged. But scientists found a way to keep them fresh longer. They used a mix of hot water and a special chemical called glycine betaine. This combo helps bananas handle the cold better. The scientists did a lot of tests. They
In a groundbreaking discovery, a group of researchers in Japan have identified a compound that could revolutionize how we deal with jet lag and other sleep disorders. This compound, named Mic-628, has shown promising results in resetting the body's internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm. The
Head and neck cancers (HNC) are not just a health issue; they also hit the wallet hard. In a place like Ontario, Canada, where healthcare is publicly funded, the costs add up quickly. Over five years, the average cost per person with HNC is around $53, 812. That's a lot of money, and it's not spread
Eye redness is a common issue that can make life uncomfortable and even affect how people feel about their appearance. In many places, more people are dealing with this problem because of how they live and work, especially with more screen time. Treating eye redness usually means finding and fixing
A groundbreaking device called OvaReady is changing the game in fertility treatments. It uses AutoIVF technology to spot eggs that often go unnoticed with traditional methods. In over half of the cases, it successfully finds these hidden eggs. This could mean better chances for couples struggling wi
In a surprising move, Washington, D. C. is using a powerful law meant for organized crime to tackle a different kind of wrongdoing: bad landlords. The city's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a family accused of running a shady business that provides terrible living conditions to low-inco
Older patients who face many illnesses often feel overworked by their treatment plans. This extra effort can hurt how well they live and follow doctors’ advice. Doctors must therefore focus on easing this burden, but it is not clear which doctors do this best. A new study set out to create a quic
The latest study looks at how well a new drug, pemigatinib, works for patients with a rare liver cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Researchers evaluated whether the drug’s benefits are worth its price compared to other treatments. The analysis starts by measuring how many months patien
