A rise in rectal cancer rates is driving an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in people younger than 65, according to a report published Monday from the American Cancer Society.  ​​A rise in rectal cancer rates is driving an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses in people younger than 65, according to a report published Monday from…

 GLP-1 drugs — including Ozempic and Wegovy — may be tied to a slightly higher risk of osteoporosis and gout, according to research presented Monday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting.Dr.  ​​GLP-1 drugs — including Ozempic and Wegovy — may be tied to a slightly higher risk of osteoporosis and gout, according to…

 In 2026, there have been over 1,000 cases of measles. If vaccination rates keep dropping, the costs of medical care, public health efforts and lost work productivity could skyrocket.  ​​In 2026, there have been over 1,000 cases of measles. If vaccination rates keep dropping, the costs of medical care, public health efforts and lost work productivity…

 Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer who rose to prominence by lambasting traditional medicine and accusing pharmaceutical companies of corruption, bore little resemblance to her online persona Wednesday when she appeared before the Senate  ​​Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer who rose to prominence by lambasting traditional medicine and accusing pharmaceutical companies of corruption, bore little…

 As the Trump administration shakes up recommendations for childhood vaccines, some states are moving to ensure vaccines remain free and health care workers are protected from lawsuits.  ​​As the Trump administration shakes up recommendations for childhood vaccines, some states are moving to ensure vaccines remain free and health care workers are protected from lawsuits. 

 Scientists at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago found that “SuperAgers” generate twice as many new neurons in the hippocampus.  ​​Scientists at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago found that “SuperAgers” generate twice as many new neurons in the hippocampus. 

 The federal task force that shapes recommendations for cancer screenings, heart disease prevention and other preventive services has not convened in almost a year — and it’s unclear whether the panel will convene again.  ​​The federal task force that shapes recommendations for cancer screenings, heart disease prevention and other preventive services has not convened in almost…

 Insurance companies’ lists of in-network doctors can be inaccurate and misleading. Some patients are suing.  ​​Insurance companies’ lists of in-network doctors can be inaccurate and misleading. Some patients are suing. 

 Covid vaccines are once again on the agenda for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel.  ​​Covid vaccines are once again on the agenda for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel. 

 With each contraction, Maria Ibarra’s plan to deliver her daughter in her Ohio living room seemed less likely.  ​​With each contraction, Maria Ibarra’s plan to deliver her daughter in her Ohio living room seemed less likely.