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At the hollow in Florida, the ‘medical freedom’ movement finds its base camp

MAGA and MAHA are happily married in Florida, and nowhere more at home than in Sarasota County, where on a humid October night a crowd of several hundred gathered to honor state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, his wife, and an unlicensed Canadian radiologist who treats cancer with horse paste.

31 Oct 2025

19 NCAA women's college basketball coaches join hands to support women’s heart health

Both on the court and off, cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women in the United States, taking the lives of more than 440,000 women each year, according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere.

30 Oct 2025

Unusual presentation of vulvar mucinous cyst with multiple bartholin cysts in a reproductive-age woman

A new case report was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on October 9, 2025, titled "Vulvar mucinous cyst mimicking common lesions with concurrent multiple bartholin cysts in a reproductive-age woman: A rare case report and review of literature."

30 Oct 2025

Rethinking kindergarten reading screenings for better outcomes

In most states, schools are required to screen students as they enter kindergarten - a process that is meant to identify students who may need extra help learning to read. However, a new study by MIT researchers suggests that these screenings may not be working as intended in all schools.

29 Oct 2025

AI-driven ECG improves detection of severe heart attacks

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze electrocardiograms (ECG) improved detection of severe heart attacks, including those that presented with unconventional symptoms, or atypical ECG patterns, and reduced false positives, according to a study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions and simultaneously presented at TCT 2025 in San Francisco.

29 Oct 2025

Novel AI ECG model outperforms standard triage for acute coronary occlusion

29 Oct 2025

How branding and peer pressure keep kids hooked on energy drinks

Children and adolescents in North East England still find energy drinks easy to access despite a voluntary UK ban, drawn by taste, price, and powerful marketing. Hydration drinks like PRIME are viewed as “healthier,” even though young consumers often misunderstand their ingredients and health impacts.

28 Oct 2025

TRF1 protein depletion linked to leaner mice and altered metabolism

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on September 17, 2025, titled "Depletion of the TRF1 telomere-binding protein leads to leaner mice with altered metabolic profiles."

27 Oct 2025

Pigments extracted from the henna dye could be used to treat liver disease

Lawsonia inermis is best known for making henna, a versatile dye that is used to change the color of skin and clothes. Now, researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have found another use for the pigments extracted from the dye: treating liver disease.

27 Oct 2025

As sports betting explodes, states try to set limits to stop gambling addiction

It isn't easy to promote moderation and financial discipline from the bowels of a casino.

27 Oct 2025

Mitochondria and lysosomes work together to control regulatory T cell activation

Metabolism guides the activation states of regulatory T cells, the immune cells that prevent inappropriate activation of the immune system.

24 Oct 2025

PAI-1 may be a promising therapeutic target for preventing age-related muscle and bone loss

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on September 11, 2025, titled "Roles of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in aging-related muscle and bone loss in mice."

23 Oct 2025

Rare case of pancreatic Hodgkin lymphoma is often misdiagnosed as pancreatic adenocarcinoma

A new case report was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on October 6, 2025, titled "A peculiar case of primary lymphoma of pancreas: A rare presentation of Hodgkin lymphoma."

22 Oct 2025

Abstinence or limiting alcohol intake may lead to clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions

Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption is associated with increases in blood pressure (BP) and stopping drinking – even drinking less – may lead to clinically meaningful BP reductions, according to a study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

22 Oct 2025

Study reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of fitness apps

A study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of commercial fitness apps reported by users on social media.

22 Oct 2025

The promise and pitfalls of longevity clinics

A new editorial was published in Aging-US on October 13, 2025, titled "Longevity clinics: between promise and peril."

21 Oct 2025

Study highlights the need for nationwide menopause education program in the UK

More than three-quarters of women feel that they are not well-informed enough about menopause, according to a new study led by UCL researchers, highlighting the need for a nationwide menopause education programme.

21 Oct 2025

Study reveals high sudden cardiac death rates in female bodybuilders

Sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high proportion of deaths in female bodybuilders worldwide, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Tuesday).

20 Oct 2025

Preexisting hyperlipidemia in pregnancy linked to obstetric and early heart risks

Preexisting hyperlipidemia in pregnancy is associated with heightened risks of obstetric complications and early cardiovascular events in the first five-years postpartum, according to a new study being presented at ACC's Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy conference.

17 Oct 2025

Runx1 overexpression triggers early intervertebral disc degeneration

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on September 8, 2025, titled, "Runx1 overexpression induces early onset of intervertebral disc degeneration."

17 Oct 2025

Social Media

Overview

Is a Digital Detox the Answer to Technostress?

Impact of Masculinity on Men's Health

How Infodemiology Shapes Public Health in the Digital Age

Feature Articles

Social Media, Pseudoscience, and Misinformation: the impact on public understanding of health and medical science

Screen Time and Mental Health

How is Social Media Affecting Mental Health?

How Millennials and Gen Z Are Driving Evidence-Based Wellness Trends

Eating Disorders and Social Media

Screen Time and Insomnia

What Role has Social Media Played in COVID-19?

The Impact of Cyberbullying on Mental Health

The Science of Kindness

Digital Nutrition: How Social Media Consumption Affects Our Mental Diet

Latest Social Media News and Research

At the hollow in Florida, the ‘medical freedom’ movement finds its base camp

19 NCAA women's college basketball coaches join hands to support women’s heart health

Unusual presentation of vulvar mucinous cyst with multiple bartholin cysts in a reproductive-age woman

Rethinking kindergarten reading screenings for better outcomes

AI-driven ECG improves detection of severe heart attacks

Novel AI ECG model outperforms standard triage for acute coronary occlusion

How branding and peer pressure keep kids hooked on energy drinks

TRF1 protein depletion linked to leaner mice and altered metabolism

Pigments extracted from the henna dye could be used to treat liver disease

As sports betting explodes, states try to set limits to stop gambling addiction

Mitochondria and lysosomes work together to control regulatory T cell activation

PAI-1 may be a promising therapeutic target for preventing age-related muscle and bone loss

Rare case of pancreatic Hodgkin lymphoma is often misdiagnosed as pancreatic adenocarcinoma

Abstinence or limiting alcohol intake may lead to clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions

Study reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of fitness apps

The promise and pitfalls of longevity clinics

Study highlights the need for nationwide menopause education program in the UK

Study reveals high sudden cardiac death rates in female bodybuilders

Preexisting hyperlipidemia in pregnancy linked to obstetric and early heart risks

Runx1 overexpression triggers early intervertebral disc degeneration

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics

Social Media

Overview

Feature Articles

Social Media, Pseudoscience, and Misinformation: the impact on public understanding of health and medical science

Screen Time and Mental Health

How is Social Media Affecting Mental Health?

How Millennials and Gen Z Are Driving Evidence-Based Wellness Trends

Eating Disorders and Social Media

Screen Time and Insomnia

What Role has Social Media Played in COVID-19?

The Impact of Cyberbullying on Mental Health

The Science of Kindness

Digital Nutrition: How Social Media Consumption Affects Our Mental Diet

Latest Social Media News and Research

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics

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