Health

Search and coverage interest in late-1950s polio vaccine newspaper headlines is rising, but the cause of the attention is unconfirmed.

A Sixty and Me essay reflects on lessons from mistakes, friendship, aging and everyday life, rather than relying on formal authority.

Sulfites preserve foods and drinks and are safe for most people, but can trigger breathing symptoms in some people, especially those with asthma.

A human brain-tissue study and mouse experiments link reduced NRF2 in myelin-producing cells with nerve-fiber damage and faster cognitive decline.

Studies suggest possible links between sickle cell disease and blood cancers, but estimates vary and researchers say the overall risk remains uncertain.

A MedPage Today diagnostic case describes a butcher with hand swelling and gram-positive rods after a cut while processing meat.

Moderna’s mFlusiva mRNA flu vaccine has limited supply after an August approval. Find out who can get it, where to search and what remains uncertain.

A Swedish study following 427 people from age 16 to 63 found fitness and endurance peaked in early adulthood, while activity remained beneficial.

A POSEIDON registry analysis found elevated hsCRP in about half of U.S. heart failure participants, while targeted anti-inflammatory treatment remains uncertain.

Phonak says Roger On Sphere uses AI to separate speech from background noise and is expected in most markets from mid-November 2026.