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sciencenews.orgElectric stoves could help people with asthma breathe easierSwitching to an electric stove from a lung-irritating gas one may improve asthma symptoms. But if you’re stuck with gas, reducing exposure may help.

Electric stoves helped people with asthma breathe easier. Swapping polluting gas stoves for electric ones reduced asthma symptoms. www.sciencenews.org/article/asth...

npr.orgMore dads taking paid family leave for a new baby, sometimes as much as moms areThe U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable.

The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable. www.npr.org/2026/10/25/n...

sciencealert.comWorld-First Cancer Vaccine Cuts Melanoma Recurrence or Death Risk by 42% in Landmark TrialIt's been 20 years since Australian researchers created the world's first vaccine developed specifically to prevent cancer.

The first personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has now succeeded in a phase 3 clinical trial, reducing the risk of melanoma returning by 42% compared with standard immunotherapy alone. www.sciencealert.com/world-first-...

time.comDaylight Saving Time Ends This Week. Here’s How to Best Prepare Yourself for the Time ChangeHere’s everything you need to know about the upcoming clock change, and the state of the bill that’s trying to put a stop to the cycle of changing the clocks twice a year.

"Daylight Saving Time Ends This Week. Here’s How to Best Prepare Yourself for the Time Change." time.com/article/2026...

healthday.comUltra-Processed Foods Might Rewire Kids' Brains To Crave Junk, Study SaysMONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Ultra-processed foods appear to rewire kids’ brains so they crave more junk food, a new study says.Pictures of cookies

Ultra-processed foods rewire kids’ brains so they crave more junk food. Pictures of cookies or fries trigger a powerful reaction in the brain reward systems of children who then eat more ultra-processed food. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

theconversation.comSouth Africa’s HPV vaccination drive to protect girls from cervical cancer is working – what we know after 10 yearsSouth Africa’s school-based HPV vaccination programme is delivering measurable population-level benefits.

A decade after its introduction, South Africa's successful school-based HPV vaccination program is delivering measurable population-level benefits and providing a model for other countries seeking to prevent one of the world’s most avoidable cancers. theconversation.com/south-africa...

asahi.comKawasaki Heavy producing AI robot dog for elderly care | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and AnalysisKawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. is developing an AI-powered robot dog designed to help elderly people live independently at home.

An AI-powered robot dog is being developed to help elderly people live independently at home. Combining artificial intelligence and robotics technologies, Home LEO monitors users’ health while watching for accidents and security threats. www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/artic...

npr.orgU.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreadsPennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

"One of the best ways to protect oneself from getting the measles is vaccination. Two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine known as MMR, is nearly 97% effective against measles. One dose is about 93% effective." www.npr.org/2026/10/25/n...

reuters.comUganda imposes 21-day quarantine on citizens returning from CongoUgandan citizens returning to the country with a history of travel to Democratic Republic of Congo will be quarantined for 21 days, Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said on Sunday as Uganda ‌tightene...

Ugandan citizens returning to the country with a history of travel to Democratic Republic of Congo will be quarantined for 21 days as Uganda ‌tightens Ebola precautions. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

cnn.comA mutated virus is driving the US into an early flu season, especially on the West Coast | CNNFlu season is picking up months ahead of schedule with a mutated virus spreading in some parts of the United States.

Flu season is picking up months ahead of schedule with a mutated virus spreading in some parts of the United States. This year, the season started 2 1/2 months earlier than what’s typical and hit states on the West Coast first. www.cnn.com/2026/10/22/h...

npr.orgIs your Medicare Advantage plan ending next year? Here's what to knowMedicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7, and for as many as 5 million seniors, it will be important to log on and pick a new plan.

Is your Medicare Advantage plan ending next year? Here's what to know. www.npr.org/2026/10/24/n...

thehill.comHow MAHA fueled a new wave of doctors running for officeDozens of medical professionals are running for Congress and top state offices this midterm season, a direct Democrat-led counteraction to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda’s outsi…

“People are really looking for public servants. They really love their local firefighters, teachers, nurses, doctors. They really trust them, and trust and honesty is the number one trait that people are looking for right now in a political official.” thehill.com/policy/healt...

abcnews.comFlu hospitalization rate at highest level for this time of year since 2010 season, but still relatively lowThe flu hospitalization rate in the U.S. is at the highest level for this time of year since the 2010 season, according to an update published Friday from the CDC.

The flu hospitalization rate in the U.S. is at the highest level for this time of year since the 2010 season. Positive flu tests, emergency room visits and hospitalizations have been increasing since late August and early September. abcnews.com/Health/flu-h...

kffhealthnews.orgShopping for an ACA Plan This Year? Here’s What You Need To Know - KFF Health NewsAs open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance kicks off, consumers face rising premiums, additional identity checks, and fewer brokers.

Shopping for an ACA Plan This Year? Here’s What You Need To Know. kffhealthnews.org/insurance/ac...

apnews.comCracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your healthSome campuses and workplaces are trying to foster more smiling and positivity, and experts say it can go a long way.

Cracking a smile regularly may be good not just for your mood but for your health. apnews.com/article/smil...

reuters.comUS CDC says measles cases rise to 4,588 as outbreak continuesThe US CDC on Friday reported 4,588 measles cases in ‌the country as of October 22, up 178 from a week earlier, as an outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues.

The CDC on Friday reported 4,588 measles cases in the U.S. as of October 22, up 178 from a week earlier, as the outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues. www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

thehill.comNew Florida counties report dengue cases as statewide total passes 400Pinellas County is continuing to see a spike in dengue fever cases as the state’s dengue fever outbreak shows no sign of slowing.

New counties in Florida report dengue cases as statewide total passes 400. thehill.com/policy/healt...

ctvnews.caKenya announces 2nd Ebola death, a close relative of the first patientKenya’s Health Ministry announced the country’s second Ebola death Friday, saying a 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of the first patient died while in quarantine.

Kenya’s Health Ministry announced the country’s second Ebola death Friday, saying a 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of the first patient died after developing symptoms while in quarantine. www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

apnews.comSouth African runners don cheeky attire for annual race to spotlight prostate cancerA crowd of South African men ran through the streets of Johannesburg in purple swim briefs to raise awareness about prostate cancer.

“Many men have never heard of prostate cancer, don’t know about PSA (prostate-specific antigen) screening and only present when prostate cancer is advanced. Caught early, more than 99% of men are alive five years later.” apnews.com/article/sout...

healthday.comFDA Approves Hepatitis B Shot That May Let Some Patients Stop All TreatmentFRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Some adults with chronic hepatitis B may now have a path to something today’s treatments rarely deliver — stopping all

Some adults with chronic hepatitis B may now have a path to something today’s treatments rarely deliver — stopping all medication while the virus stays in check. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

bbc.comBirdwatching rewires the brain and slows cognitive declineBirdwatching can help slow brain ageing and is increasingly being used as therapy for dementia patients.

Birdwatching rewires the brain and slows cognitive decline. Birdwatching can help slow brain ageing and is increasingly being used as therapy for dementia patients. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

npr.orgHigh health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a jobAbout 157 million Americans get their health insurance through work. A survey of employers shows a moderate price uptick this year, but workers still say health costs are a top concern.

"The average health insurance premium for a family of four is now $28,000. Of that total for family premiums, workers pay about $7,000 per year on average and employers pay the rest." www.npr.org/2026/10/22/n...

thehill.comUnitedHealthcare, Humana Medicare Advantage cancellations to affect 1 millionThe plans being discontinued are primarily Preferred Provider Organizations, which offer more flexible provider networks.

The majority of major insurers are scaling back benefits to protect profits amid rising medical costs, reducing dental coverage and increasing out-of-pocket amounts. thehill.com/policy/healt...

cnn.comEbola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand | CNNEbola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active. It has spread farther across Africa than any previous Ebola outbreak, reac...

Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active. It has spread farther across Africa than any previous Ebola outbreak, reaching three regions. www.cnn.com/2026/10/21/h...

abcnews.comFrance reports 1st known human case of Shamonda virusFrance has reported the first documented human case of the Shamonda virus, which was previously only detected in animals.

France has reported the first documented human case of the Shamonda virus, which was previously detected only in animals. The patient died. The Shamonda virus is spread by tiny biting flies, known as midges. abcnews.com/Health/franc...

ctvnews.caFirst Ebola patients in Nigeria and Kenya might have crossed paths at Uganda airportThe first Ebola patients confirmed in Kenya and Nigeria might have crossed paths at an airport in Uganda earlier this month, African health officials said Thursday as they race to trace and slow an ou...

Congo has been struggling to contain the Ebola virus, which has infected more than 9,500 people, killing nearly half of them. The virus has spread to eight provinces and 66 health zones across the country’s eastern region. www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

time.comA Personalized Cancer Vaccine Lowers Melanoma Recurrence by 42%The treatment is still experimental, but results from Moderna and Merck add scientific support for a vaccine-based approach to treating the cancer.

A customized cancer vaccine for people with late-stage melanoma reduced the risk of cancer recurrence or death over two years by 42% compared to current treatment. time.com/article/2026...

npr.orgHow much does pregnancy cost? Be prepared with these tipsThe cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth.

"The cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth." www.npr.org/2026/10/21/n...

thehill.comPoll: Most Americans confident in safety of routine childhood vaccinesMost adults remain confident in the safety of long-standing childhood vaccines, though people’s views of the COVID-19 vaccine are heavily polarized, according to a new poll from health resear…

"The Trump administration falsely said the combined MMR vaccine is lethal and that spacing out and separating doses of childhood vaccines would reduce autism rates." thehill.com/policy/healt...

abcnews.comChanges to hepatitis B vaccine recommendations could leave millions of children vulnerable: StudyChanges to federal hepatitis B vaccination recommendations could lead to more childhood infections, according to a new study published Monday.

Changes to federal hepatitis B vaccination recommendations will lead to more childhood infections and leave up to 1.8 million young adults vulnerable to the hepatitis B virus which can be deadly. abcnews.com/Health/hepat...

medpagetoday.comChristina Applegate Says Her Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Was IncorrectHow MS is diagnosed -- and why it can go wrong

"We want to diagnose multiple sclerosis as early as possible because we know the earlier we deploy disease-modifying therapies, the better the outcome's going to be, but we can't sacrifice speed for accuracy and it's a complex diagnosis." www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/mu...

healthday.comFirst Generic Combo Hormone Patch Could Make Menopause Relief More AffordableWEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Women looking for relief from menopause symptoms could soon have a more affordable option for a weekly hormone patch

Women looking for relief from menopause symptoms could soon have a more affordable option for a weekly hormone patch after the FDA just approved the first generic version. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

latimes.comAfrica CDC calls an Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records its first caseAfrica Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent.

Africa's CDC has invited health ministers to a landmark virtual meeting as Ebola spreads across the continent. www.latimes.com/world-nation...

reuters.comKennedy says Trump administration aims for regulated market for peptidesUS Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday the Trump administration aims to expand access to peptides by creating a regulated marketplace for the drugs ‌promoted by social media influe...

The Trump administration aims to expand access to peptides by creating a marketplace for the drugs ‌promoted by social media influencers and the health secretary for drugs with a host of unproven uses, and with scant safety and efficacy evidence from human studies. www.reuters.com/world/kenned...

medicalnewstoday.comNew guidance urges doctors to prescribe exercise for heart healthA new scientific statement from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) advises doctors to prescribe routine exercise as part of cardiovascular care, highlighting evidence that physical activity can ...

Exercise should be a prescription for a healthier heart. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exe...

nbcnews.comPennsylvania warns of rise in congenital measles and infection during pregnancyState health officials said 66 pregnant women have gotten measles since the outbreak began in April.

There’s no specific treatment for congenital measles which can lead to death other than supportive care, such as fluids, hydration and supplemental oxygen. The best way to prevent the newborn condition is for women to get vaccinated before getting pregnant. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

apnews.comHow the US organ transplant system works and what to ask to improve your chancesThere are ways patients can try to improve their chances of getting organ transplants. With about 100,000 people on the U.S. transplant list, more organs are needed even as many others go unused becau...

"There are ways patients can try to improve their chances of getting organ transplants. With about 100,000 people on the U.S. transplant list, more organs are needed even as many others go unused because the right recipient wasn’t found in time." apnews.com/article/orga...

apnews.comNigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja as woman who arrived from Uganda tests positiveNigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman arriving from Uganda tested positive.

Nigeria confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, on Tuesday after a woman who arrived from Uganda tested positive for the virus. apnews.com/article/nige...

theconversation.comCystic fibrosis patients got their ‘miracle drug’ thanks to federal research funding – new Trump administration rules may cut future miracles shortThe Trump administration exerted increased political control over NIH research funding, leading to major cuts and disruptions to lifesaving research.

"As an example, cystic fibrosis treatments are not miracles; they required decades of research funded by a combination of public and private investments. The largest contributor to this work was the NIH, which funded much of the pivotal research." theconversation.com/cystic-fibro...

today.comSelena Gomez Says Vaping Is the Reason Her Voice Is Different. What Do Doctors Say?Selena Gomez, 34, revealed that vaping nicotine has changed her voice. Here’s what we know about the health effects of e-cigarettes.

Vaping has also been linked to a number of other negative health effects, including worsening asthma, damaging the heart and scarring the lungs. www.today.com/health/celeb...

reuters.comTrump signs order creating NIH division, task force for women's healthUS President Donald Trumpsigned an executive order alongside first lady Melania Trump on Monday creating a White House task force and a National Institutes of Health division focused on women's health...

"The NIH has an Office of Research on Women's Health, established in 1990. The new division will operate in coordination with that office rather than replace it." www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

healthday.comNearly 1.6 Million Pounds Of Hot Dogs, Bacon And Deli Meats Recalled After Cooler FailureMONDAY, Oct. 19, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 1.6 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, deli meats and sausages are being recalled because they may have gotten t

Nearly 1.6 million pounds of hot dogs, bacon, deli meats and sausages are being recalled because they may have gotten too warm while in storage. www.healthday.com/health-news/...

latimes.comBlack mold, bugs found at Chinese plants making GLP-1 compounding agentsU.S. inspectors documented egregious conditions at two Chinese factories making key components for compounded GLP-1 drugs popular in America, including black mold on equipment and “gross contamination...

"U.S. inspectors documented egregious conditions at two Chinese factories making key components for compounded GLP-1 drugs popular in America, including black mold on equipment and gross contamination on floors at one plant." www.latimes.com/science/stor...

sciencenews.orgTiny implants can use the body itself to talk to each otherResearchers made a rat’s front-leg movement trigger its back leg. The experiment could point to a new kind of body-based network to connect implants.

Tiny implants can use the body itself to talk to each other. The network could let tiny implants sense symptoms and trigger treatments. www.sciencenews.org/article/impl...

reuters.comKenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreadsKenya has confirmed one more Ebola case, bringing the total number of ‌infections in the country to eight, Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said on Sunday.

Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads. www.reuters.com/business/hea...

thehill.comInfectious disease veterans call for clearer federal message on measlesWhile money is pumped into state and local health departments to help counter the growing measles outbreaks across the country, experts say clear communication from top health leaders seems lacking…

"While money is pumped into state and local health departments to help counter the growing measles outbreaks across the country, experts say clear communication from top health leaders seems lacking and what has been said publicly may have hurt more than helped." thehill.com/policy/healt...

abcnews.comA new Medicare season begins, but some shifts will arrive in 2027Open enrollment for Medicare plans begins Thursday, allowing people to choose between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans until Dec. 7

Open enrollment for Medicare plans begins Thursday and enrollees will face a slew of changes that go into effect in 2027. abcnews.com/Health/wireS...

medicalnewstoday.comNew dementia cases to reach 24.7 million annually by 2050, study findsThe number of new dementia cases could more than double, with annual new cases reaching 24.7 million each year by 2050, according to new research.

New dementia cases worldwide are projected to rise to 24.7 million each year by 2050, a 116% increase from 11.4 million in 2023. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dem...

theconversation.comPope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people tooWhile lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. Broader screening guidelines and recognizing early symptoms can help address the changing face of lung cancer.

"Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too." theconversation.com/pope-leo-xiv...