by News Feed Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | Health
Elisabeth Marnik grew up unvaccinated due to her mother’s distrust of science, but at 23 she sought all childhood vaccines. Now a Ph.D. immunologist, she uses social media and storytelling to promote vaccine acceptance through empathy rather than shame.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | Health
Merck and Moderna announced that a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine slowed melanoma recurrence when added to existing treatment in a late-stage clinical trial.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | Health
Medical experts warn that vaping poses health risks to children and young people, including breathing problems and developmental harms, and call for stricter regulations to reduce its appeal.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | Health
A new weekly insulin injection for type 2 diabetes could reduce annual injections by 86% and replace daily shots, pending regulatory approval for NHS availability.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | Health
At 17, Ava-Grace Britton balances college studies with caring for her father, one of potentially 1 million young carers under 18 in the UK facing significant social and academic impacts.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 20, 2026 | Health
Males comprise about one-third of eating disorder cases in the US, with muscle dysmorphia disproportionately affecting men. An eating disorder expert proposes reclassifying this condition to improve diagnosis and treatment access.