NI health: Oesophageal cancer patient attributes recovery to no treatment delay - BBC

Cancer Research UK warns that emergency measures to tackle NI's cancer diagnosis backlog must be introduced.

Heart disease deaths declined. And here's how to reduce your risk of the #1 killer - NPR

An annual report from the American Heart Association shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are down, encouraging news after the rate went up in the early years of the pandemic.

Ancient DNA Reveals Twisted Roots of Syphilis Go Back 5,500 Years - ScienceAlert

The first known outbreak of syphilis in Europe began at the turn of the 16th century, but on the distant continent of South America, the pathogen's history goes much deeper than that.

5,500-year-old human skeleton discovered in Colombia holds the oldest evidence yet that syphilis came from the Americas - Live Science

An ancient DNA analysis of a 5,500-year-old human skeleton reveals that an ancestor of the bacterium that causes syphilis was present in the Americas at least 3,000 years earlier than previously thought.

A Rare, Deadly Fungus Is Making People Sick in Tennessee - Gizmodo

A Rare, Deadly Fungus Is Making People Sick in Tennessee - Gizmodo

At least 36 cases of histoplasmosis and possibly one death have been reported in the state since last fall.

A Visual Guide: What 100 Grams of Protein Looks Like on a Plate - CNET

It can be difficult to tell how much protein a food contains just by looking at it. But these photos can help make sure your protein intake stays on track.

Parents might age faster or slower based on how many kids they have - Yahoo

Using historical data on women in Finland, researchers discovered that having five or more children—or no children at all—is associated with faster aging and...

Study sheds light on weight regain after GLP-1 discontinuation - Seeking Alpha

Real-world data on the use of GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy suggest that some patients can maintain weight loss 6 months after stopping the drugs. Read more here.

Highly contagious bird flu found at N.J. commercial farm - nj.com

The state was notified after the farm owner noticed an increase in bird mortality.

A vaccine trial is called 'unethical' and a 'unique' opportunity. Is it on or off? - NPR

The U.S. is giving $1.6 million to researchers to study how the hepatitis B vaccine affects newborns in Guinea-Bissau. Local officials say the trial is suspended. U.S. officials say that's inaccurate.

Top CDC vaccine adviser questions need for polio shot, other longstanding recommendations - statnews.com

The chair of a federal vaccine advisory panel charted a new course for the committee in a podcast released Thursday, questioning longstanding recommendations.

We Asked a Dietitian If You Really Need Protein at Every Meal - Verywell Health

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans put a stronger emphasis on protein. A registered dietitian explains what the updated advice gets right and where it may cause confusion.

Vaccine makers feel a chill as US Health Secretary Kennedy's rhetoric becomes reality - KSL.com

Sweeping U.S. policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are having a chilling effect on vaccine makers as anti-vaccine rhetoric has turned into concrete changes.

Doctors Say This Everyday Habit May Be Doing More Harm Than Good - Prevention

While not as common as dehydration, overhydration can be dangerous. Here, experts share who should be concerned and the signs of overhydration you should know.

Fewer young adults are dying from the leading causes of cancer death — except colorectal cancer - CNN

The researchers examined the five leading causes of cancer death among the under-50 age group. They found that overall, from 1990 through 2023, more than 1.2 million people died of cancer in the United States before age 50, and the death rate fell by 44% duri…