What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients

A “black box” warning on a health product sounds pretty scary – maybe even more so when it’s suddenly being taken off the packaging. Americans were reminded of this type…

What are the signs of a brain tumor?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Have you been having headaches that won’t go away, confusion or changes in your senses? You may wonder if these are signs of a brain tumor.…

Youth mental health often unrecognized in health care

Credit: Alex Green from Pexels Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognized,…

Low Omega-3 Linked to Higher ADHD Symptoms

Summary: A new study reveals that low omega-3 fatty acid intake is associated with increased ADHD symptoms among Palestinian adolescents. Researchers found that socioeconomic disparities—particularly those limiting access to omega-3–rich…

Ancient pool revealed as healing sanctuary in dedication to Asclepius

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence indicating that a Roman-era pool at Tyana was once a sanctuary in dedication to Asclepius. Tyana, known as Tuwana during the Iron Age, was an ancient…

Omega-3 deficit linked to ADHD symptoms in Palestinian adolescents

Credit: Pok Rie from Pexels Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are influenced by socioeconomic factors in regions affected by conflict and resource limitations, a new study focusing on non-Western populations has…

Rivalry Rewires the Brain: Why Fans Lose Control in an Instant

Summary: New brain-imaging research shows that soccer fans experience rapid shifts in reward and self-control circuits when their team wins or loses against a rival. Victories trigger heightened reward responses,…

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

If you’ve been following recent debates about health, you’ve been hearing a lot about vaccines, diet, measles, Medicaid cuts and health insurance costs – but much less about one of…

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Affordable health care was the primary point of contention in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which hit 43 days on Nov. 12, 2025. This fight highlights a persistent…

Researchers call for greater clarity around prenatal screening forms

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new Australian study has found that forms used for one of the most common genetic screening tests in pregnancy—costing prospective parents up to $550—are often…