Today’s Health News
Circulating Tumor DNA Can Be Detected Several Years Before Cancer Diagnosis
Same mutations detected by the multicancer early detection test at index time point could be ID'd at 8.6- to 79-fold lower mutant allele fractions
Childhood Cancer Treatment, Genetics Contribute to Subsequent Neoplasm Risk
Contributions quantified for subsequent neoplasms in childhood cancer survivors
RFK Jr. Installs Critics on Vaccine Recommendation Panel
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Days after ousting all 17 members of the panel that makes U.S....
RFK Jr. Hires Autism Skeptic To Look Into CDC Autism Data
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A longtime vaccine critic hired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is...
New Antibody Shot Could Help Protect Babies From RSV
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A newly approved shot could soon help protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus...
Today’s Health News
Blood-Based Screening Has Acceptable Accuracy for Colorectal Cancer Detection
In an average-risk colorectal cancer screening population, a blood-based circulating tumor DNA test is feasible
New Mothers Face Significant Loss of Uninterrupted Sleep
Findings show uninterrupted sleep deficit persists longer than lower sleep duration
Statin Use Linked to Reduced Mortality for Patients With Sepsis
Statin use in adults linked to lower 28-day all-cause mortality and with reduced ICU mortality
Shorter Leukocyte Telomere Length Linked to Higher Incidence of Age-Related Brain Diseases
Shorter leukocyte telomere length linked to higher incidence rates of stroke, dementia, late-life depression as composite and individually
Real-World Weight Loss With Semaglutide, Tirzepatide Less Than That Seen in Clinical Trials
In real-world cohort, percentage weight reduction at one year was 3.6, 6.8, and 11.9 percent with early and late discontinuation and nondiscontinuation, respectively
Talking Therapy Reduces Depression, Anxiety Symptoms in Stroke Survivors
Patients who start attending services a year or more after stroke less likely to recover from symptoms of depression, anxiety
Generative AI Model for Draft Radiological Reporting Improves Documentation Efficiency
Clinical use of generative model maintains clinical quality, shows potential to detect pneumothorax requiring immediate intervention
Mitochondrial Genetics Key to Metastatic Melanoma Immunotherapy Resistance
Patients belonging to haplogroup T exhibit unique nivolumab-resistant baseline peripheral CD8+ T-cell repertoire
Zicam and Orajel Swabs Recalled for Possible Fungal Contamination
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some nasal and baby teething swabs from Zicam and Orajel are being recalled...
Mailed Self-Collection Kits Increase Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening
Findings seen compared with telephone reminders for women overdue for screening in a safety-net setting