Health

A study of 720,348 patients shows that 48% of kidney transplant candidates never start the required evaluation process.

A YouGov poll reveals nearly half of the UK population fears limited emergency contraception access on Sundays and after 10pm. The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare advocates for wider retail availability.

The current Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda has a 26% case-fatality rate, lower than past Zaire strain outbreaks but with no approved vaccine for Bundibugyo virus.

A study in Oncoscience shows nitrosylcobalamin crosses the blood-brain barrier to target aggressive glioblastoma tumors.

The Trump administration is shifting federal health program priorities away from proven overdose prevention methods and may impact vaccine mandates. Here's what you need to know.

A recent study reveals a 'megacluster' of genes that could lead to new antibiotic strategies against drug-resistant bacteria, a significant advance in combating superbugs.

Recent raw milk outbreaks affecting over 80 people underscore the scientific consensus on pasteurization and its role in preventing foodborne illnesses, despite ongoing deregulation debates.

Johns Hopkins researchers identify brainstem neurons that filter distractions, potentially advancing ADHD treatment paths.

Eli Lilly's retatrutide, an experimental obesity drug, has shown significant weight loss in trials. Find out what this could mean for those seeking weight management solutions.

A study shows Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can learn to ignore DEET. Here is how to adjust your protection strategy this summer.

New research examines how palmitic acid and oleic acid, common dietary fats, have contrasting effects on type 2 diabetes risk at a molecular level.

Sudden cardiac arrest in young people is a leading cause of death. Learn why it often strikes without warning, and what experts propose for prevention.