Why Obesity Diagnosis May Need More Than BMI
BMI remains useful for screening, but clinical and preclinical obesity definitions may need to include body fat, health effects, physical function, and future risk.
Could the US Lose Measles Elimination Status?
The United States is reviewing whether ongoing measles transmission threatens its elimination status, raising questions about vaccination, surveillance and federal leadership.
New Measles Case Reported in Central Iowa
A child was reported to have measles in Polk County on November 11, 2026. Potential exposure locations were identified in Ankeny and Des Moines.
Capitola Beach Closed After Nine E. coli Cases
Capitola Beach near Santa Cruz closed after nine children reportedly developed E. coli infections. No source is confirmed, and a separate San Luis Obispo County farm closure is not linked.
Could the US Lose Its Measles-Elimination Status?
Declining vaccination coverage, measles outbreaks, and disputed federal vaccine-policy changes could challenge the United States’ measles-elimination status.
Women and Migraine: Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment
Women experience migraines more often than men. Learn to recognize symptoms, understand hormonal influences, manage attacks, prevent recurrence, and identify warning signs.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 11,000 Reported Cases
Reported Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo have exceeded 11,000, but dates, case classifications, and death totals require verification.
Blood Signal May Reveal Early Ovarian Cancer Risk
A blood-based molecular signal may help identify early ovarian cancer risk, but the preliminary finding does not yet support routine screening or diagnosis.
Speech Changes and Dementia Risk: What Research Shows
Subtle changes in speech may help researchers estimate dementia risk, but speech analysis cannot diagnose dementia or replace a clinical evaluation.
Semaglutide May Reduce Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis
A major trial found that semaglutide reduced knee pain and improved function in adults with obesity and knee osteoarthritis, likely through substantial weight loss.
SLO County E. coli Death Confirmed: What We Know
San Luis Obispo County health officials reportedly confirmed one death linked to an E. coli outbreak. Here is what the reports establish, what they leave open, and what residents should do.
Wastewater Bacteria May Reveal Community Health Trends
An Ohio State study found an association between bacteria in Ohio wastewater and community health indicators, but it does not prove causation or diagnose individuals.
How Vaccine Gaps Brought Measles Back to the US
The United States eliminated endemic measles in 2000, but vaccination gaps, misinformation, access barriers, and imported cases allowed outbreaks to return.
Could Eating Less Protein Slow Aging? What 350 Studies Show
A review of 350 studies links lower protein intake with aging-related biology, but it does not prove that protein restriction extends human life or suits everyone.
Why Heart Attacks Can Happen Despite Low LDL
Low LDL cholesterol reduces cardiovascular risk but does not eliminate it. Learn how plaque, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, genetics, and other factors can still cause a heart attack.
Measles in Pregnant Women in Pennsylvania: What to Know
Measles can cause serious illness during pregnancy. Learn how it spreads, what to do after exposure, warning signs, vaccination guidance, and prevention steps.
Why North Texas Is Seeing an Earlier Flu Season
Pediatric flu cases are rising earlier than usual in North Texas. Learn what may be driving the trend and how families can reduce transmission and recognize warning signs.
Childhood Vaccination Rates by Community and School
Learn where to find current childhood vaccination rates, how to compare school and community data, and how to interpret exemptions, missing records, and privacy limits.
Bird Flu Detected in Dead Birds in Snohomish County
Dead birds in Snohomish County tested positive for avian influenza. Officials say public risk remains low and advise residents to avoid sick or dead wildlife.
Retatrutide and Knee OA: Could Weight Loss Reduce Pain?
Retatrutide may indirectly improve knee osteoarthritis symptoms through weight loss, but evidence does not yet show that it repairs cartilage or treats OA directly.