Medical Research - Page 3

June 30, 2026

Scientists discover possible link between 9/11 and accelerated aging

Researchers found that World Trade Center responders with PTSD showed molecular changes associated with faster biological aging and an increased risk of chronic illness.

June 29, 2026

Rare tick-borne virus turns deadly fast as US cases reach record high, experts warn

Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness traced to a 1958 case, has hit record highs in 2025, with 76 U.S. diagnoses and no vaccine available.

June 29, 2026

Doctors thought man had brain cancer — they found live tapeworms instead

Doctors suspected metastatic brain cancer in a 60-year-old man, but scans revealed pork tapeworm larvae causing neurocysticercosis.

June 28, 2026

Could 'humanmaxxing' actually help you live longer? Here's what experts say

Humanmaxxing is the latest wellness trend focused on maximizing human potential through biohacking, longevity science and advanced medical treatments.

June 28, 2026

Midjourney’s wild body scanner scans you in water

Midjourney announces a full-body ultrasound scanner that creates body composition maps in 60 seconds using water-based technology at a planned spa.

June 27, 2026

Former 'DWTS' host Samantha Harris survived breast cancer twice after doctors dismissed her symptoms

Samantha Harris reveals how two cancer diagnoses and multiple misdiagnoses taught her to advocate for her own health over a decade-long journey.

June 27, 2026

New blood test detects 90% of aggressive prostate cancer cases, beating current screenings

The Stockholm3 blood test detected 90% of aggressive prostate cancer cases compared to 74% for PSA tests in a study of over 12,000 men in Sweden.

June 26, 2026

Trump’s drug price war with Europe aims to make things cheaper for Americans

Trump administration launched a Section 301 investigation into Germany's drug pricing, targeting persistent underpayment for U.S. drugs.

June 26, 2026

Switching from cigarettes to vapes linked to higher risk of major eye diseases, large study finds

A Korean cohort study links switching from cigarettes to vapes with a 7% higher risk of major vision-impairing eye diseases compared to quitting nicotine.

June 25, 2026

Latest COVID vaccine may have unexpected health benefit, study suggests

New research links the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine to fewer serious cardiovascular events among U.S. veterans, especially those over age 75.