A growing number of older adults in the United States want to know if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, and many would be willing to take a blood test to find out, according to a national survey. The poll, which is part of a report by the
When a lifeline for young, diverse scientists abruptly disappeared, many feared the damage would last their entire careers. Adelaide Tovar, a researcher at the University of Michigan studying diabetes-linked genes, once doubted she belonged in science. Growing up in poverty as the first in her family to finish high school,
Damage caused by gut bacteria may be linked to the rise in colon cancer among young adults. It remains unclear why cases of this disease have doubled in people under the age of 55 over the past two decades—a staggering increase that has raised concern among doctors and cancer researchers.
Washington urges restraint while making clear that new attacks could follow if Tehran rejects nuclear diplomacy Following a large-scale military operation by Israel targeting Iranian infrastructure, the U.S. government has publicly stated it was not involved. Officials emphasized that while American troops in the region remain a priority, the strikes
Sweeping changes to immunization advisory body raise questions about future access and national vaccine policy This week, a little-known but highly influential panel within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention entered the spotlight. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—responsible for recommending vaccines and guiding what’s covered by insurance
BNPL services blur the line between innovation and financial risk, especially as regulations shift and affordability pressures rise Brittany Luse, like many consumers today, finds herself caught between financial constraints and the increasing ease of instant purchasing. The search for a decent couch has become less about style and more