HEALTH & MEDICINE

Selena Gomez has again rejected online speculation about cosmetic procedures after her 2026 Emmys appearance, citing Botox, lupus treatment and the limits of judging appearances from photographs.

Charles Kelley, co-lead singer of Lady A, has revealed he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma after unexplained rib fractures prompted medical tests. He says he remains hopeful and plans to continue performing.

US health authorities have announced recalls of raw milk cheese, peperoncini and ground cinnamon over possible E. coli contamination, a pest and elevated lead levels.

AI is accelerating longevity research through drug discovery, protein redesign and biological-age testing, but experts caution that early laboratory and clinical signals do not yet prove longer, healthier lives.

A national survey found 68% of US adults reject the false claim that childhood vaccines cause autism, while uncertainty persists amid rising measles cases and mixed messages from health leaders.

A Texas A&M study found that middle-aged adults taking creatine gained lean tissue and strength over 12 weeks, with larger improvements among those who also exercised.

Romania records the world's highest per-person alcohol consumption in the latest internationally comparable WHO data, ahead of Georgia and Latvia, although the figures are based on a 2022 three-year average.

Kodiak Sciences shares surged 143% after the biotech said Zenkuda and tabirafusp-ted met key Phase 3 goals in wet age-related macular degeneration, though full data and regulatory review remain pending.

A Commonwealth Fund survey found that 32% of working-age Americans with private health insurance carry medical debt, forcing many to cut essentials, delay care or drain savings.

A study found heavy drinking rose among US adults aged 50 to 64 between 2018 and 2024, even as younger adults and overall consumption began to decline.

Researchers found that the rare inherited EGFR T790M variant was associated with substantially higher lung cancer risk, including among never-smokers, but screening benefits remain unproven.

Health experts recommend getting the annual flu vaccine by late October, as updated shots take about two weeks to provide protection before seasonal activity peaks.

San Diego County has confirmed 11 West Nile virus cases, including four hospitalisations, prompting mosquito spraying in Coronado and renewed warnings about prevention during peak transmission season.

A University of Arizona paper proposes that some normal age-related memory changes may reflect an adaptive shift towards understanding meaning and drawing on accumulated knowledge, rather than straightforward cognitive decline.

Gastroenterologists say healthy bowel frequency varies widely, while stool consistency, straining, comfort and lasting changes are more important signs of constipation, diarrhoea or possible illness.

Federal and state health officials are warning about cychlorphine, a highly potent synthetic opioid that standard fentanyl test strips may not detect, while naloxone remains effective in overdoses.

A study of about 2,000 children taking GLP-1 medications found 17% developed a nutritional deficiency or related complication within a year, while few received early dietary counselling.

Doctors are urging people to receive flu vaccinations before activity rises, warning that influenza can weaken the immune system and lead to serious complications such as pneumonia.

Alcohol use in the US declined between 2022 and 2024, particularly among younger adults, but drinking and heavy drinking rose among people aged 50 to 64, researchers found.

The United States has recorded its highest measles case total since 1991, prompting renewed calls for MMR vaccination, outbreak awareness and precautions for vulnerable people.

Stanford researchers transplanted lab-grown human cortical tissue into genetically engineered mice, where it formed functional circuits and created a new model for studying neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Florida health officials confirmed an 80-year-old Hillsborough County woman's death was caused by locally acquired dengue, amid a 2026 outbreak concentrated in the Tampa Bay area.

Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency after infections rose sharply, with the government expanding free testing, treatment and harm-reduction programmes amid significant gaps in diagnosis and care.

Braveheart Bio shares rose 5.5% after the company began its pivotal Phase 3 trial of BHB-1893 and reported financial results supporting development of two late-stage programmes.

A National Center for Health Statistics report found that 71.5% of US adults felt very tired or exhausted at least sometimes in 2024, with frequent fatigue highest among women and younger adults.

The FDA has classified Intercon Chemical Co.'s recall of six hand soaps as Class II after potential contamination with Pseudomonas and Serratia bacteria was identified.

Semaglutide pricing varies widely by insurance, pharmacy and eligibility for discounts. Branded list prices remain high, while coverage rules, savings caps and compounding changes affect affordability.

A Columbia University study found that combining the p-tau217 blood biomarker with APOE4 genetic testing may estimate when Alzheimer's symptoms will emerge in symptom-free people.

A Yankee Stadium cooling tower was among 10 South Bronx sites that tested positive for Legionella DNA as officials investigate a cluster linked to nine illnesses and one death.