Health

Pennsylvania reports fourth measles-related death, the most in US in decades

Pennsylvania has reported a fourth death related to measles, the latest in a growing outbreak that has also sparked ongoing political clashes.

CNN · 2026-09-15

Durham water feature found as likely source of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infection that killed teen

A state investigation into a teen’s death from a “brain-eating” amoeba points to a water feature at a Durham community organization as the most likely source of exposure.

WRAL · 2026-09-15

Influencer rushed to hospital after shaving bikini line left fighting for her life over ingrown hair

A content creator says shaving her bikini line left her fighting for her life after an infected ingrown hair developed into sepsis.

New York Post · 2026-09-15

Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men

Research suggests the popular supplement ingredient, widely touted for improving focus and cognitive performance, may have a surprising downside when it comes to longevity.

New York Post · 2026-09-15

Researchers warn social media driving harmful misuse of Alzheimer’s blood tests

Exclusive: Alzheimer’s blood tests should not be used on their own and risk leading people to believe they are inevitably going to develop dementia

the Guardian · 2026-09-15

People Gained Lean Mass on Creatine Even Without Hitting the Gym. But There’s a Catch

The small trial suggests some of creatine’s muscle benefits may not require structured training.

ZME Science · 2026-09-15

Mysterious disease sending young, healthy Texas workers into kidney failure

Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology, which has devastated agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia, appears to have surfaced in Texas.

Fox News · 2026-09-15

Researchers descend on cancer cluster community to find cause of deadly disease

Environmental testing officially went underway in a wealthy Southern California community on Sunday after six cases of a rare cancer disease sparked massive concerns.

California Post · 2026-09-15

A 3-Year-Old's Metastatic Cancer Disappeared After Two Doses of Experimental Therapy

A powerful advance in cancer-fighting medicine has achieved an extraordinary new milestone.

ScienceAlert · 2026-09-15

As toll likely surpasses 1,100 deer, EHD outbreak worst in Wisconsin history

With an estimated toll of at least 1,100 dead deer, the 2026 outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease, or EHD, is the highest in Wisconsin history.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 2026-09-15

Common bedroom mistake could be quietly taking a toll on your health, experts say

Sleeping with a light on is linked to heart failure, atrial fibrillation and stroke, a Tulane University study finds. Experts explain how light pollution disrupts melatonin.

Fox News · 2026-09-14

Diabetes association turmoil roils journal as group tries to thwart boycott

A banner message on the Diabetes Care website tells visitors they "continue to actively accept and appropriately review all new and previously submitted manuscripts," which contradicts a statement the journal's editors posted last week announcing a boycott of ADA activities, including manuscript review. Tensions between the American Diabetes Association and several editors of its flagship…

Retraction Watch · 2026-09-14