Cart is empty The U.S. surpassed 1,000 measles cases Friday, even as Texas posted one of its lowest counts of newly confirmed cases since its large outbreak began three months ago.
Weight-loss drugs cut alcohol intake by almost two-thirds, research in Ireland suggests
Individuals who take liraglutide or semaglutide for weight loss reduce their alcohol consumption by almost two-thirds in four months, new research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has found.
Combination of significant weight gain and late motherhood greatly increases risk of breast cancer, study finds
Women who experience significant weight gain after the age of 20 and either have their first child after the age of 30 or don’t have children are almost three times more likely to develop breast cancer than those who give birth earlier and whose weight remains relatively stable, new research from the UK being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has found.
The greater a woman’s BMI in early pregnancy, the more likely her child is to develop overweight or obesity, study finds
New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) highlights the need to support women and their families with overweight or obesity to optimize their health and weight before they become pregnant.
Tennessee joins nine other US states with measles outbreaks. Here’s what to know
Tennessee health officials confirmed a measles outbreak on Thursday, bringing the number of U.S. states with outbreaks to 10.
Autism not linked with increased age-related cognitive decline, finds study
There is no difference over time in the spatial working memory of older people who have autistic traits and those who are neurotypical, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Global South cities hold key to unlocking health care solutions, studies show
Most people living in cities in low- and middle-income countries can reach primary care clinics within 30 minutes—yet average quality of care remains poor with clinicians failing to make correct diagnoses or implement appropriate treatments, new studies reveal.
New bone marrow imaging technique could pave way for drug development and new therapies
Indiana University School of Medicine scientists have developed a powerful new imaging technique to study bone marrow in mouse models. By overcoming key challenges unique to imaging this complex tissue, this advancement could support future drug development and therapies for conditions involving bone marrow, including cancers, autoimmune diseases and musculoskeletal disorders.
Metabolic driver of Parkinson’s disease offers new target for treatment
Researchers have identified a key enzyme driving forms of Parkinson’s disease, and have shown how blocking it restores normal function in animal and cell models, offering a promising new drug target for the condition.
Potential new treatment for uncontrolled hypertension results in a 15-point reduction in systolic number
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a potential new treatment, an investigational drug called lorundrostat, for individuals with uncontrolled or treatment-resistant hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure.