
This is what an out-of-control measles outbreak looks like
As Bangladesh faces a deadly measles outbreak, experts assess what it would take for the U.S. to reach similar levels

This is what an out-of-control measles outbreak looks like
As Bangladesh faces a deadly measles outbreak, experts assess what it would take for the U.S. to reach similar levels

Trump’s surgeon general nominee praises MMR and hepatitis B vaccines at Senate hearing
Both the president and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., have made numerous false claims about the vaccines’ efficacy and safety


Blood test shows promise in detecting pancreatic cancer early—a ‘holy grail’ for the field
Pancreatic cancer is typically caught in its latest stages, when it is hardest to treat

Are darker egg yolks really healthier?
Deep-orange yolks could have a slight health benefit, but it’s easy for producers to fake it

Will we ever achieve immortality?
Scientists are pursuing the limits of longevity

Parasitic worms aren’t just a gut problem—they can infest the brain, too
After months of headaches and visual hallucinations, a woman was finally revealed to have brain cysts filled with tapeworm larvae

New 9/11 records, a controversial AI math breakthrough and the hidden costs of the AI boom
As new 9/11 documents emerge, AI transforms math and fuels debates over pollution, power and progress

25 years after 9/11, survivors are still getting sick—here are the numbers
A quarter of a century after the Twin Towers fell, those who lived through the attacks are still seeking care for myriad illnesses, including cancers, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more

Pentagon pauses controversial testosterone policy guidelines
Experts say there is not enough evidence to support broadly screening men for testosterone without any symptoms

‘Unparalleled’ study finds psilocybin protects against nerve damage from chemotherapy
The findings, which were made in mice, may offer a new way to prevent a common chemotherapy side effect that can last well beyond treatment

Top medical leaders urge Americans to get their flu and COVID shots in lieu of CDC vaccine campaign
The Trump administration has so far been silent on flu, COVID and RSV vaccine guidance for the coming season, even as these diseases kill thousands of people every year

Could GLP-1 weight-loss drugs help you live longer?
Giving old mice semaglutide—commonly sold as Wegovy or Ozempic—extends their lifespan remarkably, a new study finds