A year after a change in federal leadership of the US public health system, a new survey shows that trust in public health agencies has declined dramatically. Only 50% of American adults say they trust health recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), compared with 77% in the spring of 2025. The…
A new study led by investigators at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute finds that a highly sensitive blood test called HPV-DeepSeq can help identify which people with HPV-associated head and neck cancer still have cancer cells in their bodies after surgery and who might benefit most from additional treatment. The results are published in…
Researchers have found that consuming low amounts of protein-rich foods can have negative effects on physical functioning as people age, underscoring the important role of protein in maintaining mobility and muscle strength into adulthood. In a large aging cohort study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers reported that regular dietary habits, particularly consumption of protein-rich…
More people are relying on social media like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Reddit to learn about mental health conditions and interact with people who share experiences. Source link
According to researchers at Semmelweis University, not only inflammation, but also sleep disorders, depression, obesity and smoking can maintain persistent arthritis symptoms. In their publications in the journals Nature Reviews Rheumatology and The Lancet Rheumatology, they also proposed a model that could help identify and treat the real causes of symptoms in time. Source link
Type 2 diabetes is often linked to excessive sugar intake, but lifestyle factors, including body weight, exercise and smoking habits, can also affect risk. A new study published in Diabetology finds that greater adherence to eight habits for heart health is associated with lower rates of diabetes in postmenopausal women. Source link
A new study found that drinking tomato-soy juice rich in compounds shown in animal studies to promote health reduced pro-inflammatory proteins in healthy adults with obesity after four weeks. Source link
Penal rules for facial exercises. Deliberate starvation. Reshaping the jaw line or cheek bones by crushing them with a hammer or chisel. Source link
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, has a long preclinical stage. This potentially begins decades before clinical symptoms become apparent. Source link
An important tool for health care practitioners, the electroencephalography (EEG) system measures electrical activity in the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp, but it can be surprisingly difficult to obtain reliable readings. Hair interferes with contact between the electrodes and the skin, and the gels used to repair those connections often dry out over…
