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The prevalence of stroke among Americans younger than 65 has been increasing in recent years, and researchers have looked at factors like obesity and opioid use as potential causes. In a new analysis released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the data shows that stroke is the…

Louisiana currently has a near-total abortion ban in place, preventing both surgical and medical abortions from its conservative-driven legislature. With this mindset, two abortion-inducing drugs could be reclassified as controlled and dangerous substances. This bill to enforce this was passed on…

An experimental spinal cord implant has enabled Marc Gauthier, a 63-year-old man with advanced Parkinson's disease, to walk more steadily and without frequent falls. The implant uses electrical stimulation to target specific areas of the spinal cord that control leg movements, significantly…

The FDA has approved the use of self-collected vaginal samples in a clinical setting to test for cervical cancer. Despite high rates of cervical cancer, not all women or people with a cervix get screened regularly. This new screening method would improve screening accessibility. To read the full…

An study published by the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization were exploring lingering health and economic issues from the Lahaina Fires in August 2023 that killed 101 people. The study found that about 74% of residents surveyed who were in Lahaina at the time of the fires had…

A study published on Wednesday in Lancet Neurology studied the impacts of temperature rise as a result of climate change on nervous system disorders. The study found that the risk of dying from strokes or dementia increases in higher temperatures as well as hospitalizations. Because of cognitive…

The Biden administration moved to reclassify marijuana as a low-risk substance. Specifically, the US Department of Justice recommends reclassifying it from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III controlled substance. The Schedule III classification will put marijuana in a similar…

On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration greenlit Pfizer’s treatment for adults with moderate to severe hemophilia B. Hemophilia B is a blood condition caused by insufficient amounts of a certain protein needed to form blood clots. Without sufficient levels of the protein called factor IX, those…

A team at the University of Chicago School of Medicine carried out a study on medical misinformation on social media platform TikTok. In a 24 hour period, the team found that about 44% of the content contained medical misinformation about a selected medical condition, showing that misinformation on…

A new method of mRNA vaccination is in process for two different vaccines which utilizes self amplification. The vaccines, called GEMCOVAC-OM and ARCT-154, use an enzyme called replicase which amplifies the RNA copies and produces a more robust immune response when compared with traditional mRNA…

Wales joins countries experiencing rise in measles cases, with 4 reported infections reported amongst children. Welsh public health officials are urging parents to check that their children are up to date on their measles vaccinations in order to prevent further spread of the outbreak.  To read the…

Bird Flu, or H5N1 was detected in some birds in New York City following reports from cases in dairy cows in Texas. So far, only 2 human cases have been reported since 2022 one of which was a farmer in Texas likely infected from close contact with dairy cows. According to health officials, human…

In a new study conducted by the American College of Cardiology, researchers found that participants who used e-cigarettes containing  nicotine at any point in their lives had a 19% increase in risk of developing heart disease. The study linked vaping to a type of heart disease called heart failure…

After cattle tested positive for bird flu, officials in Texas have reported that a farmer has become ill with the virus after being in close contact with the animals. According to officials, it is the first human case of avian influenza in the state and the second in the country. Authorities in…