Health

Education gap widens in biological aging

Biological aging gap by education nearly doubles since 1988.

Flu-linked brain disease rises in U.S. kids amid low vaccination rates

109 cases of flu-linked brain disease in U.S. kids last season, with only 16% vaccinated.

Women skipping first breast cancer screening face 40% higher death risk

Missing first mammogram linked to higher breast cancer death risk in Swedish study.

Mediterranean diet cuts psoriasis severity

Mediterranean diet significantly reduces psoriasis symptoms in 16-week trial.

Bullying Triggers Brain Stress Responses, Study Shows

Bullying triggers strong stress responses in the brain, affecting both adolescents and adults, a new study reveals.

Visceral fat linked to brain aging.

Deep belly fat impacts brain aging more than BMI.

Being active and organized linked to longer life, study says.

Specific personality traits like being active and organized are linked to a longer lifespan, a new study finds.

Massive Study Identifies New Genes Linked to Dyslexia

Study of 1.2M people finds new genes linked to dyslexia.

Existing transplant drug slows type 1 diabetes progression

A transplant drug shows promise in slowing type 1 diabetes in youth.

Medicaid covers majority of U.S. gun injury hospital costs

Medicaid billed for 52% of U.S. hospital costs from gun injuries: $7.7B over 5 years.