Why Colon Cancer Is Rising Among Younger Adults
Boston researchers are studying why colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults. Learn about possible causes, warning signs, risk factors, and screening.
Blood Test May Predict Dementia Risk Years Early
Blood-based biomarkers may help estimate Alzheimer’s or dementia risk years before symptoms appear, but the research is preliminary and cannot provide a certain personal prediction.
How Genetic Variants Shape Immune Cells
Rare and common genetic variants influence immune-gene expression in specific cell types. Single-cell and chromatin studies reveal how these effects may contribute to disease.
Flu Survivor’s Near-Death Experience Raises Vaccine Awareness
A flu survivor’s near-death experience highlights the risk of serious complications and why vaccination, early treatment and emergency awareness matter.
Why Muscles Weaken With Age: A New Biological Clue
Researchers report a possible hidden mechanism behind age-related muscle weakness. The finding may guide future treatments, while exercise remains the best-supported strategy.
CDC Warns of Rising Threat From Drug-Resistant Germs
Drug-resistant germs remain a major U.S. public-health threat. CDC-related reports associate antimicrobial resistance with about 50,000 deaths each year.
Ebola Outbreak Breaks Records: What the Milestone Means
Reports describe a record-breaking Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the exact record and figures require confirmation from dated official health data.
Measles Resurgence Exposes U.S. Public Health Gaps
Measles outbreaks expose gaps in vaccination, health-care access, surveillance, public trust, and local public-health capacity across the United States.