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Most public speakers at FDA advisory committees support drug approval

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committees play a key role in evaluating the efficacy and safety of new drugs.

25 Nov 2025

Early treatment after head injury lowers long-term risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Getting treatment within one week of a serious head injury can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 41%, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University.

25 Nov 2025

Daily walking patterns help flag early Parkinson’s signs in large UK study

Accelerometer data from nearly 95,000 adults show that higher daily step counts predict lower short-term Parkinson’s disease risk. But as follow-up extends, the association fades, indicating that reduced steps are more likely an early marker than a cause.

25 Nov 2025

The ABC method for improving mental health

These are troubling times, where there is much to worry about. Emergency preparedness has suddenly become a highly relevant topic, and many people are plagued by a sense of unease and even fear.

25 Nov 2025

Not serious enough to turn on the siren, toddler’s 39-mile ambulance ride still cost over $9,000

Elisabeth Yoder's son, Darragh, was 15 months old in August when he developed what at first looked to his parents like hand, foot, and mouth disease.

25 Nov 2025

Scientists uncover how brain enzyme OTULIN controls tau expression

Scientists have uncovered a surprising mechanism by which a brain enzyme called OTULIN controls the expression of tau, the protein that forms toxic tangles in Alzheimer's disease.

25 Nov 2025

Ultra-processed foods linked to rise in prediabetes risk

The study reveals that ultra-processed foods heighten prediabetes risk in young adults with obesity history, stressing the importance of healthy eating habits.

25 Nov 2025

Fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water linked to better teen cognition

Fluoride exposure in childhood supports academic achievement but lacks measurable cognitive benefits in later adulthood, according to a landmark U.S. study.

25 Nov 2025

Researchers launch phase 2 trial to test swallowing therapy for people with early Parkinson's

Swallowing difficulties, or dysphagia, affect up to 80% of people with Parkinson's disease and can lead to serious complications, including malnutrition, aspiration and reduced quality of life.

24 Nov 2025

Ultra-processed foods make up one-fifth of Italian calories - here’s who's most affected

Italian researchers found that ultra-processed foods make up about 20 percent of daily calories in adults, with younger, single, and Northern residents consuming the most. Higher adherence to the Mediterranean Diet was strongly linked to lower UPF intake across all sociodemographic groups.

24 Nov 2025

Study: Fewer than 1 in 4 preschoolers meet the recommended daily physical activity levels

Fewer than 1 in 4 children aged 2 to 4 meet the recommended daily physical activity levels, a new study has found.

24 Nov 2025

Most Medicaid patients do not receive life-saving drugs for opioid use disorder

A US study of more than a million Medicaid enrollees, newly diagnosed with opioid use disorder (OUD), finds most – nearly seven in 10 – are not receiving access to potentially life-saving drugs within six months.

24 Nov 2025

New Cochrane reviews confirm the effectiveness of HPV vaccines in preventing cervical cancer

Two new Cochrane reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus.

24 Nov 2025

Kennedy sharpens vaccine attacks, without scientific backing

As the federal government prepares for the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has intensified his attacks on aluminum vaccine components used in many shots to boost the body's immune response.

24 Nov 2025

New research identifies molecular pathways linking hot weather and preterm birth risk

An Emory University study, published Friday by Science Advances, provides the first evidence that exposure to higher temperatures during pregnancy is linked to specific biological changes in mothers that are also associated with preterm birth.

22 Nov 2025

Take-home methadone provides a lifesaving bridge to recovery after hospitalization

For patients recovering from opioid use disorder, particularly from drugs like fentanyl or heroin, the days immediately following a hospital stay are among the most dangerous.

22 Nov 2025

What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism

The rewriting of a page on the CDC's website to assert the false claim that vaccines may cause autism sparked a torrent of anger and anguish from doctors, scientists, and parents who say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is wrecking the credibility of an agency they've long relied on for unbiased scientific evidence.

22 Nov 2025

New Mānuka honey formulation shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria

Aston University's Dr Jonathan Cox and New Zealand Mānuka honey company Comvita have announced a significant milestone in their three-year research collaboration, with the filing of a new patent for a formulation to fight bacterial infections.

21 Nov 2025

Young children in Nigeria may be widely exposed to skin lightening products

A significant proportion of under 5s in Nigeria may be being exposed to skin lightning products, if the results of a semi-urban community survey are indicative, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

21 Nov 2025

Global collaboration accelerates progress toward eliminating cervical cancer

Cervical cancer will be the first human cancer eliminated through coordinated global action. A new special issue of Cancer Biology & Medicine brings together leading experts from around the world to examine progress, challenges, and innovations in prevention, screening, and treatment.

21 Nov 2025

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Public Health News and Research

Most public speakers at FDA advisory committees support drug approval

Early treatment after head injury lowers long-term risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Daily walking patterns help flag early Parkinson’s signs in large UK study

The ABC method for improving mental health

Not serious enough to turn on the siren, toddler’s 39-mile ambulance ride still cost over $9,000

Scientists uncover how brain enzyme OTULIN controls tau expression

Ultra-processed foods linked to rise in prediabetes risk

Fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water linked to better teen cognition

Researchers launch phase 2 trial to test swallowing therapy for people with early Parkinson's

Ultra-processed foods make up one-fifth of Italian calories - here’s who's most affected

Study: Fewer than 1 in 4 preschoolers meet the recommended daily physical activity levels

Most Medicaid patients do not receive life-saving drugs for opioid use disorder

New Cochrane reviews confirm the effectiveness of HPV vaccines in preventing cervical cancer

Kennedy sharpens vaccine attacks, without scientific backing

New research identifies molecular pathways linking hot weather and preterm birth risk

Take-home methadone provides a lifesaving bridge to recovery after hospitalization

What to know about the CDC’s baseless new guidance on autism

New Mānuka honey formulation shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria

Young children in Nigeria may be widely exposed to skin lightening products

Global collaboration accelerates progress toward eliminating cervical cancer

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