The New World screwworm fly has returned to the United States, threatening the $113 billion cattle industry for the first time in over 50 years. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), five confirmed cases have been reported in Texas and New Mexico as of June 2026. Federal officials are deploying sterile fly releases … Read more
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released a new, independent immunization schedule for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals this week, diverging from current U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. According to Dr. Christopher Zahn, ACOG’s chief of clinical practice, the move aims to provide evidence-based clarity amid shifting federal recommendations and … Read more
Longevity experts are increasingly shifting their focus from isolated biohacking metrics to a holistic framework known as “Epinutrition,” which emphasizes the intersection of diet, social connection, and lifestyle. According to Dr. Lucia Aronica, a Stanford lecturer and epigenetics researcher, human health is determined by the synergy of biological, psychological, and social factors rather than individual … Read more
A proposed update to the California Department of Aging’s intrastate funding formula could result in significant service reductions for older adults in Los Angeles County. According to Maral Karaccusian, director of the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, a projected 17% funding cut would lead to nearly 343,000 fewer meals provided to seniors annually … Read more
Walking at least 35 minutes a day, four times a week, can significantly reduce depressive symptoms, according to a 2024 review in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Clinical data shows that reaching 7,500 daily steps can lower the risk of depression by up to 42%, acting as a low-cost, accessible intervention for mood regulation. How … Read more
Three children in Connecticut died recently from diphenhydramine overdoses linked to the resurfacing “Benadryl challenge” on social media. Dr. Gary Soffer, a pediatric allergist at Yale Medicine, warns that adolescents are consuming up to 10 times the recommended dose to achieve psychedelic effects, which can cause seizures and death. Why are social media drug challenges … Read more
Commemorators gathered at the New York City AIDS Memorial in Greenwich Village on Friday to mark 45 years since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first documented the health crisis that would become known as HIV/AIDS. While medical advancements have transformed the virus from a terminal diagnosis into a manageable condition, new infections … Read more
New research from the University of Sydney indicates that childhood “fussy eating” is less a failure of parenting and more a direct consequence of aggressive food industry marketing. According to lead researchers Juliet Bennett, Alex Broom, and David Raubenheimer, the biological drive to prefer calorie-dense, sweet foods is being exploited by corporations through ultra-processed products, … Read more
A government-commissioned study released Tuesday in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs concludes that no level of alcohol consumption offers a protective health benefit, with risks of premature death and over 200 diseases rising even with one drink per day. The findings, originally commissioned under the Biden administration, were released independently after internal … Read more
The Hawaiʻi Medical Service Association (HMSA) has granted physicians a six-month extension to transition into a new fee-for-service payment model. Following discussions between Gov. Josh Green—a medical doctor—and HMSA leadership, the deadline was moved to Jan. 1. This shift aims to help medical practices stabilize their workflows, billing processes, and revenue cycles while maintaining continuity … Read more