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• Hidden Brain Signals May Forecast Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms

  Stanford researchers developed a brain-connectivity score that may flag Alzheimer’s risk before memory problems. Alzheimer’s-like patterns predicted faster decline among cognitively healthy adults. The score improved risk predictions…

• Measles Resurgence Ends U.S. Elimination Status, Strains Doctors

  The United States has lost measles elimination status for the first time in 26 years. Measles cases are surging nationwide, sickening thousands in a historic resurgence. Doctors are reportedly treating conditions they have never…

• U.S. Loses Measles-free Status as Grant County Child Dies

  The United States lost measles-elimination status after transmission continued for more than twelve months. Pennsylvania and Wisconsin reported new deaths, bringing the reported toll to ten. About 7,500 people were infected.

• Top Wired Audio Picks for Music, Workouts and Gifting

  Wired audio is gaining attention as a practical choice for music lovers and gift-givers. Selections range from inexpensive earbuds to home speakers, cassette players, and portable DACs. For runners, wired headphones avoid charging hassles,…

• U.S. No Longer Meets Measles Elimination Standard After 26 Years

  The United States has lost its measles elimination status after sustained transmission. Cases have surged to their highest level since 1991. Falling vaccination rates helped fuel outbreaks, mostly among unvaccinated people.

• Blood Marker Offers Hope for Diagnosing CTE in Living Patients

  Researchers found a blood marker linked to CTE, a brain disease caused by repeated head impacts. The marker was higher with confirmed CTE, but cannot reliably detect early disease. If larger studies confirm results, testing could help…

• Toddler Dies in California E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Pumpkin Farm

  An E. coli outbreak linked to Brookshire Farms in California killed an 18-month-old girl. Officials confirmed five infections, and three children needed intensive care. Investigators found no source, but say the exposure risk has passed.

• Science Reveals Four Reasons to Enjoy Dark Chocolate Daily

  Health experts urge Americans to limit sweets, treats, and other sources of added sugar. Cookies, candies, and packaged snacks are among the leading sources of added sugars. Higher added-sugar intake is linked to increased risks of heart…

• U.S. Measles Outbreak Kills Six, Puts Elimination Status at Risk

  Measles cases have surged past 5,000 nationwide, with at least eight state-reported deaths. The CDC officially counts six deaths, amid questions over excluded Pennsylvania fatalities. Most deaths involved unvaccinated people, while…

• E. Coli Concerns Shut California’s Capitola Beach, Nine Children Exposed

  Capitola Beach closed amid an E. coli outbreak that sickened at least nine children. Two people were hospitalized, but everyone affected recovered, and no deaths were reported. Officials are testing nearby water and other samples to…

• New Rules Follow Rare Deer Disease Finding in Livingston County

  A Livingston County wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease, New York’s first since 2005. Officials are expanding testing and restricting deer and deer-product movement across six towns. Hunters there must submit samples and…

• PFAS Exposure May Nearly Double Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancer, NIH Says

  NIH researchers linked higher levels of two forever chemicals with increased risk of aggressive breast cancer. Rates were up to 93 percent higher, but researchers stressed the findings show association, not causation. No clear link emerged…

• Experts Warn Viral Olive Oil Shots May Cause Weight Gain

  Olive oil shots are trending online, promoted by Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber. Experts warn shots can add calories and cause reflux or stomach upset. They recommend using olive oil in meals, where its healthy fats and polyphenols…

• Whoop Adds Subscriber-only Social Network for Sharing Health Data

  Whoop launched a social network for subscribers, designed to encourage genuine human interaction. Members can follow one another and share health data, performance stats, and achievements. They can also comment and react, connecting around…

• Guidelines Urge Routine Prostate Cancer Screening for Older Men

  The American Cancer Society now urges more men to consider prostate cancer screening. Black men should consider starting around 40; average-risk men should discuss screening at 50. Screening can reduce deaths, but false alarms and…

• Tennessee Woman Says Wrong Spinal Drug Left Her Unable to Walk

  A Nashville woman is suing Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown over an alleged surgical drug error. The lawsuit says potassium phosphate was injected into her spine instead of mepivacaine. She alleges the error caused incomplete paraplegia,…

• Study Weighs Risks of Stopping Common Heart Drug in Older Adults

  Older adults stopping statins experienced more heart attacks, strokes, or deaths than those continuing. A trial found adverse outcomes in 13% who stopped, versus 9% who continued. Patients should discuss treatment decisions with clinicians.

• Google Deepmind’s Alphagenome 2 Maps How Mutations Affect Cells

  Google DeepMind unveiled AlphaGenome 2, predicting genetic effects in specific cell types and biological states. It identifies nearly twice as many variants that change gene expression. Researchers can use it to investigate how genetics…

• New Weight-loss Drug Halves Knee Arthritis Pain for Many Patients

  Experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide sharply reduced knee pain in major trials, while also producing substantial weight loss. Nearly seven in ten patients with osteoarthritis saw their pain cut in half at high doses. Northwestern…

• Analysis Finds Escitalopram Better at Preventing Depression Relapse

  A major analysis found escitalopram was more effective at preventing depression relapse than Prozac. Three antidepressants performed best, offering patients and prescribers useful choices for ongoing treatment. The findings could help…