New research has found that older people with cancer had better daily functioning, improved mood, stronger illness understanding, and a higher quality of life if they participated in a telehealth-based care program called Geriatric Assessment-Guided Intervention-Supportive Care (GAIN-S).
Pointing to success: How marathon potential is in your hands—literally
Whether it’s a personal challenge, for charity, or on your bucket list, marathons are one of the most sought-after goals for amateur and recreational runners worldwide.
Chatbots can help clinicians become better communicators, and this could boost vaccine uptake
Measles is back. In recent months, outbreaks have re-emerged across North America, including 2,968 cases in Canada as of May 31, 2025. At the heart of many of these surges lies missed childhood vaccinations—not just because of access barriers, but also due to conversations that didn’t happen.
New model predicts risk of deep vein thrombosis in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer
Nomograms have a strong reputation as reliable predictive models that simplify statistical prediction models and guide personalized treatment to formulate preventive measures for various diseases. Through a new study, a nomogram was developed and validated to predict the risk of patients with epithelial ovarian cancer developing deep vein thrombosis.
Daily almond snack improves health of people with metabolic syndrome
A daily dose of almonds improved key health markers for people with metabolic syndrome in a study led by scientists at Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute and the OSU College of Health.
How can I incorporate more plant-based protein?
While most U.S. adults get plenty of protein in their diets, the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend shifting the food sources of proteins we consume for optimal health. For example, while the average intake of total protein foods is at or above recommendations, the average seafood intake is below recommendations. Intake of legumes is also low.
‘A welcome silence’ emerges from insurance companies on COVID vaccine coverage
Headlines blared in May when U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for some people—namely healthy pregnant women and healthy children over 6 months old. That could mean insurance no longer covers it.
In axing mRNA contract, Trump delivers another blow to US biosecurity, former officials say
The Trump administration’s cancellation of $766 million in contracts to develop mRNA vaccines against potential pandemic flu viruses is the latest blow to national defense, former health security officials said. They warned that the U.S. could be at the mercy of other countries in the next pandemic.
Those ‘what I eat in a day’ TikTok videos aren’t helpful. They might even be harmful
You may have come across those “what I eat in a day” videos on social media, where people—usually conventionally attractive influencers wearing activewear—list everything they consumed that day.
Difficult childhood experiences may increase the risk of endometriosis
A new study from Karolinska Institutet involving over a million women links difficult childhood experiences to the risk of being diagnosed with endometriosis later in life. The study shows a link between childhood exposure to violence and a two-fold increase in the risk of developing this gynecological disease.