NIH director launches "Scientific Freedom" lectures with non-scientist - Ars Technica

First speaker minimizes climate change, COVID risks—and is a lab leak proponent.

Reduce redness with these 14 dermatologist-recommended products for rosacea-prone skin - CNN

I spoke with board-certified dermatologists to get their favorite products for treating redness and rosacea, and insights on building a redness-reducing routine.

RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers drop proposal to revisit covid-19 shot - The Washington Post

Some members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel have publicly questioned the safety and manufacturing of the shots, including raising a debunked theory that DNA contaminants in the vaccines are harmful.

Inside one WA county's race to contain a measles outbreak - The Seattle Times

Three cases became six, then 10, then 12. Here's an inside look at what's been happening to track exposures, test residents and persuade people to quarantine.

If you have this type of person in your life, it could be aging you faster - San Francisco Chronicle

Social connections can be good for your health — but researchers say the wrong ones may actually age you faster.

Eating Ice Cream Regularly Linked to Surprising Health Benefits - SciTechDaily

An unexpected signal in several major dairy studies suggested that people who ate more ice cream sometimes had a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a result scientists did not expect, and still cannot fully explain.

New nonprofit launches with at least $500 million to modernize scientific process for AI era - statnews.com

A new nonprofit called Radial is launching with at least $500 million to modernize the scientific process for the AI era.

The ‘Miracle Berry’ Helps Chemo Patients Remove Metallic Taste So They Can Enjoy Food Again - Good News Network

Proper nutrition is important to any cancer battle, but this can often become difficult because of something called "Chemo Mouth."

How to reset your hormones without medicine — it’s the secret to better sleep, metabolism and mood - New York Post

Hormones regulate key bodily functions like growth, development, metabolism and reproduction.

RFK Jr.’s vaccine adviser under scrutiny ahead of key vaccine meeting - Salon.com

Public health experts criticize Retsef Levi’s studies ahead of a key vaccine advisory meeting

Diagnostic dilemma: Woman born without a vagina or cervix went on to conceive a son naturally - Live Science

A woman's rare condition made it unlikely for her to conceive without reproductive assistance, but in her case, she eventually bore a child without fertility treatment. .

"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization despite promise of reform - CBS News

Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.

Blood Tests Could Revolutionize Early Cancer Detection – But There's a Catch - ScienceAlert

A new kind of blood test promises to find cancer early – sometimes even before symptoms appear.

What Eating Honey Every Day Does to Your Body, According to Nutrition Experts - marthastewart.com

Dieticians explain what happens when you eat honey every day, in moderation. Its plant-based antioxidants help combat oxidative stress, reduce inflammation and support overall health. Its prebiotic compounds support beneficial bacteria in the gut, and its ble…

How Your Brain Charts Your Emotions - Neuroscience News

Researchers use AI and fMRI to reveal how the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex create a mental map to organize and navigate human emotions.

Recent pandemic viruses, including SAR-CoV-2, spread directly to people without adaptation, researchers say - CIDRAP