A new variant of the coronavirus named XEC, is spreading quickly across Europe and beyond. First identified in Germany in June 2023, this variant has since been reported in other countries including the UK, the US and several European and Asian nations.
Researchers have discovered that more than half of patients with advanced melanoma who undergo a dual immunotherapy drug treatment now survive for at least 10 years.
As of September 10, 2024, the FDA mandates that all mammography reports include detailed information about breast density. This amendment to the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) applies to all mammogram facilities. The goal is to inform individuals if they have dense breasts and explain how this impacts cancer detection.
High levels of lead have been found in a variety of cinnamon and spice blends sold by 12 different brands. The investigation involved 36 different ground cinnamon and cinnamon-containing spice blends. These products were purchased from 17 stores in states such as Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and from online marketplaces.
The National Health Service (NHS) in England is facing pressure due to waiting times, delays in emergency treatments and overall declining performance. A government-commissioned report led by NHS surgeon Lord Ara Darzi, highlights the state of the NHS and warns that lives are being lost due to inefficiencies in the system.
The use of e-cigarettes by middle and high school students in the US has fallen reaching the lowest level in a decade. In 2019, more than 5 million students were using e-cigarettes. In 2024, only 1.6 million students reported vaping, about 6% of the total student population. The number of students using e-cigarettes dropped by nearly 25% compared to last year.
YouTube will reduce teens’ exposure to videos that promote and idealize certain fitness levels, body types or weight. The platform acknowledges that while a single video may not be inherently harmful, repeated exposure to similar content can shape teens’ perceptions of themselves in detrimental ways. YouTube will adjust its algorithms to prevent this content from being recommended to teen users repeatedly.
A review commissioned by the World Health Organization has provided the most definitive evidence to date, indicating that there is no association between mobile phones and brain cancer or other head and neck cancers.
Semaglutide was originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes by mimicking the hormone GLP-1. This hormone regulates blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin secretion and reducing glucose production in the liver. The drug gained popularity for its weight-loss effects. Ozempic and Wegovy both containing semaglutide was used as weight-loss medications with Wegovy being approved by the NHS for certain patients with a high BMI.
Massachusetts is on high alert following an outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a rare but deadly virus transmitted by mosquitoes. The outbreak has led several towns to implement strict measures to protect residents from this disease.
