Two Decades of Anti-Vax Talks Have Given One Doctor One Clear Conclusion
A sociologist's decade-long study of vaccine skeptics reveals they're not ignoring science—but weighing it for personal gain.
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Category: Health
Tennessee Doctors and Nurses Tell Governor to Keep Healthcare Out of Executions
Doctors and nurses condemn Tennessee's botched execution of Tony Carruthers, calling for an end to lethal injections and a halt to executions.
Toxic Metals Persist in Residents’ Bodies Up to 18 Months After Maui Wildfires
Toxic metals from Maui's 2023 wildfires lingered in people's bodies for up to 18 months, raising questions about post-disaster air quality monitoring.
Coffee changes how your gut bacteria work and could explain why it makes you feel alert
A study finds coffee alters gut microbes, which may explain its effects on mood and cognition. The gut-brain axis holds the key.
Space Flight Changes How Your Body Moves Waste, and Blood Tests Explain Why
Astronauts get constipated in space because gut bacteria ferment more protein due to slower digestion — a finding that may aid long-term space missions.
STAT’s Pharmalittle: GLP-1s Become Lifestyle Drugs, Merck and Daiichi Withdraw Lung Cancer Application
A weekly roundup of health headlines: GLP-1 drugs shift from medicine to lifestyle, Merck and Daiichi pull back on cancer, and more.
New Heart Structure Found — After Years of Close Observation
A doctor finds a new heart structure just by looking closely at preserved specimens, showing anatomy still teaches us.
Metal-Free Molecules Glow Red and Boost MRI Contrast in Test Scans
Metal-free molecules glow deep red in water and boost MRI contrast in test images, offering a safer imaging fix.
Single CRISPR Dose Cuts ‘Bad’ Cholesterol in Half for a Full Year
An infusion silenced a gene, and bad fat vanished from the blood for a year, whole and entire.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Can Still Feel Pain After Inflammation Levels Drop
A new model suggests rheumatoid arthritis pain persists due to depression, obesity, smoking, and sleep disorders, not just inflammation.
Glucosamine Linked to Faster Alzheimer’s Progression in Large Health-Record Analysis
UF researchers find glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer's progression, raising questions about the popular joint supplement.
Patrick Clancy’s Deleted Reddit Posts Show Husband Asking Strangers About Wife’s Worsening Health
Patrick Clancy's deleted Reddit history reveals posts about his wife's mental decline before her fatal actions against their children.