Health
According to the National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI), uterine cancer accounts for more than 90 per cent of endometrial carcinoma cases, registering an average annual incidence of 540 to 570 new cases and a five-year survival rate of approximately 78 per cent. Global data show that endometrial carcinoma incidence has surged by over 130 per … Read more
Consuming less sugar in utero and during the first one to two years of life is associated with a 21% to 23% lower risk of dementia and a delay in onset by an average of 2.6 years in older age, according to a study published July 29, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the … Read more
According to new research presented at NUTRITION 2026, taking a daily multivitamin helps older adults maintain functional health and preserve their independence in everyday activities over a three-year period. Adults aged 60 and older who received the supplement reported significantly better functional health scores than participants given a placebo, pointing to potential benefits for cognitive … Read more
Infectious disease risks are rising across Europe as longer and warmer summers create ideal conditions for pathogens to multiply, according to a warning issued by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). While extreme heatwaves frequently dominate headlines, health officials point out that continuously higher temperatures sustained over longer durations are driving the … Read more
Controlled breathing interventions can reduce cravings in people who use substances, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, according to a new review published in the scientific journal Addiction. The study combined results from 20 studies involving 1,249 total participants, shedding new light on low-cost therapeutic add-ons for addiction treatment. How Controlled Breathing Reduces Substance Cravings … Read more
Industrial poultry farming drives the evolution of Campylobacter strains that cause human infections, according to researchers from the Ineos Oxford Institute. How Industrial Chicken Farming Shapes Campylobacter Evolution Intensive farming conditions create environments where pathogens adapt rapidly. Researchers at the Ineos Oxford Institute found that the specific physiological and ecological conditions within chicken host environments … Read more
Researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) have uncovered a molecular lever mechanism regulating the N-type voltage-gated calcium channel (CaV2.2), according to a study published in the July 2026 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Led by Professor Byung Chang Suh of the Department of Brain Sciences, … Read more
Intermountain Health executed its first international pediatric transport, dispatching a specialized medical jet more than 6,300 miles from Utah to Montevideo, Uruguay, to rescue 3-year-old Estelle Santiago, who was in a coma with multi-organ failure. According to Intermountain Health clinical coordinator Camille Ward and pediatric critical care physician Dr. Jon Woods, the 18-hour rescue flight … Read more
New CDC surveillance data published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) reveals that half of all patients diagnosed with invasive mold diseases require mechanical ventilation. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recent SARS-CoV-2 infection significantly worsens these outcomes, driving the 90-day all-cause mortality rate up to 66% among affected … Read more
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a sweeping proposal targeting health insurance costs for small businesses, aiming to slash state regulations that push local premiums well above the national average. According to the Texas Association of Health Plans, small business insurance premiums in the state are surging 15-20% in 2026, landing between 36-82% above the national … Read more