Plastic Surgeons Urge Waiting Until Age 19 for Gender Surgery MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 A major group of U.S. plastic surgeons is now urging doctors to delay gender transition surgeries for young patients until they are at le
Measles Spreads to College Campuses as Cases Rise Across 17 States MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 Measles is now extending beyond families with young children, with outbreaks reported on college campuses and communities across the coun
Mediterranean Diet Can Lower Stroke Risk MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 People who follow a Mediterranean diet might lower their risk of stroke, a new study reports.Overall, women who stuck most closely to an
Researchers Identify Two Emerging Animal Viruses as Potential Global Health Threats MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 Infectious disease experts are sounding the alarm about two pathogens in animals that have the potential to trigger the next major health
Beyond Grip Strength: Study Shows Daily Movement is Key to Living Well With Osteoarthritis MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 For the millions of people with osteoarthritis, the ability to squeeze a handgrip may be less important to their quality of life than the
Wildfire Smoke Contributes To Tens Of Thousands Of U.S. Deaths Annually MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 Tens of thousands of Americans are expected to die each year from exposure to wildfire smoke, a new study projects.Wildfire smoke could c
The Reason Why Many Older Americans Skip Seasonal Vaccines MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 Many middle-aged folks and seniors are shrugging off their annual flu or COVID-19 shot for a very simple reason, a new survey has found.T
Family Meals Protect Teens From Drinking, Drug Use MedNews
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 Want to keep your teenager from using drugs or drinking Make time to have dinner with them, a new study suggests.Most teens who have regu
RFK Jr. Expands Faith-Based Addiction Care as Drug Use and Homelessness Rise MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4, 2026 Amid mounting drug use and homelessness in U.S. cities, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the federal government is overhaulin
Dad’s Early Bond May Affect a Child’s Health Years Later, Study Finds MedNews
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4, 2026 For decades, researchers mostly blamed moms when children developed long-term mental or physical health problems.Now, a new study sugges