News for Healthier Living

Study Finds Fewer Health Care Workers in Rural Areas, with Largest Gaps in Highly Trained Roles

A nationwide analysis found that nonmetropolitan areas in the United States have substantially fewer health care workers than metropolitan areas, particularly among highly trained professionals such as physicians and surgeons, highlighting ongoing gaps in access to care.

June 8, 2026

June 22 2026

• Clover Hill Dairy Recalls All Cheese in Deadly Listeria Outbreak
• Immediate Treatment of Moderate Pre-Cancerous Cervical Cells May Be Safely Delayed Without Raising Cancer Risk
• Multivariable Screening Tool Outperforms PSA Alone in Detecting Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer
• Telehealth Program Shows Limited Added Benefit for Diabetes Control in Fee-for-Service Setting
• Antibiotic Use for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis Remains Widespread Despite Guideline Shifts
• Middle-Aged Women Drink More, Know Less About Breast Cancer Risk
• High Hurdles Thwart Kidney Patients' Pursuit Of Life-Saving Transplants
• Rising Healthcare Costs Leave Many Americans Less Secure
• Short Videos Help First-Time Dads Learn Newborn Safety Basics
• Federal Push To Increase U.S. Primary Care Docs Has Fizzled, Study Says
• They're Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They're Far From Alone.
• Study Finds Social Determinants of Health Can Match or Exceed Genetic Risk in Predicting Common Diseases
• A Two-Pronged Vaccine Approach to Prevent Genital Herpes
• YSM Research Areas Ranked Among Best in the World
• Study Links Physical and Mental Capacity to Disability Before Death
• Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorders Often Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Their Diet
• Older Adults Are at Risk of Dangerously Using and Co-using Alcohol and Other Substances
• In Time for Father's Day, the Journey of Lanay and Rene Lopez and a Reunion with a Doctor

June 21 2026

• Chatbot-Provided Information About Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer Risk Is Inconsistent
• Middle-Aged Women Have the Highest Problematic Alcohol Use and Lowest Awareness of the Alcohol/Breast Cancer Link
• Greater Awareness of the Link Between Alcohol and Cancer Risk Can Save Lives
• Scientifically Modified Hormone, Inspired by Gila-Monster Saliva, May Treat Alcohol Use Disorder
• Offspring From Households with Economic Deprivation Have a Greater Risk of Developing Substance Use Disorders
• Binge Drinking During Adolescence Will Disrupt Normal Brain Maturation
• The Problem of Cyber Sexual Aggression Among College Students Is Bigger Than People Realize
• The Risk of Alcohol Misuse and Suicide Is Greater Among College Students with Minority Identities
• Rodent Study Identifies Neurobiological Region That Contributes to Both Alcohol Use Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

June 19 2026

• Cleveland Research Team Identifies Key Driver of Age-Related Cognitive Decline
• Michigan's Aging Brains Need More Protection, Poll Shows
• Research Sheds New Light on Laser Polarization Effects in NIF Experiments
• Fish Oil Supplements May Be A Bust For Alzheimer's Prevention
• Dog Owners Feel Similar Grief Whether Pets Euthanized, Die Naturally
• Ozempic Might Cut Risk Of Broken Bones, Study Says
• Prehab Can Boost Seniors' Recuperation From Spinal Fusion Surgery, Trial Finds
• Massage Guns Can Cause Eye Damage, Vision Loss, Case Report Warns
• AI Reveals Unexpected Source of Antibiotic Candidates in Prion Proteins

June 18 2026

• Videos Help New Dads Learn about Infant Safety Before Bringing Newborn Home
• Fish Oil Supplements May Not Prevent Alzheimer's-Related Decline
• Jobs With High Exposure to Low-Level Explosions Associated With Increased Risk of Anger and Aggression
• Quick Optical Biopsy Could Be Early Detection Method for Endometrial Cancer
• In Advance of World Sickle Cell Day, Emotional Celebration Shines a Light on Triumph Over the Disease
• UAH Researchers Discover Ultrasound-Based Approach That May Help Reduce Harmful Inflammation and Support Joint Healing
• Spatial Map of Bladder Cancer Reveals Hidden Tumor Environments and New Paths Toward Precision Therapy
• UTSW Research: T Cells, Lung Health, Cash Support for Heart Patients
• The Paramount Problem With Hollywood's Next Big Merger
• UT MD Anderson Shares Latest Research Breakthroughs
• Ebola Infections Climb, Could Take Year To Contain, Health Officials Say
• AACI Meeting to Focus on Shaping Future of Clinical Research Innovation
• Board Adopts Balanced FY27 Budget, Receives Presidential Search Update
• Feeling Sleepy During the Day? It Could Be a Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure
• IU-led multi-university project to study the effect of immune cell aging on risk for Parkinson's
• Women Might Lower Their Heart Risk By Lifting Weights, Study Says
• Major League Pitchers Might Avoid Elbow Injuries By Altering Their Approach, Simulation Suggests
• Personalized Brain Implant Provides Step-By-Step Walking Boost For Parkinson's Patients
• Birth Control Pills Might Increase Binge Eating Risk, Study Finds
• Most Americans Are Surviving Cancer. But The Mental Health Challenges Can Persist.
• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Allergy Relief
• Researchers Find Caregivers of Children Hospitalized for Cancer, Blood Disorders at Risk for Food Insecurity
• Study Identifies Genetic Cause of Some Spinal Fluid Leaks

June 17 2026

• Ebola Virus Hides in the Central Nervous System, According to New Research Led by Microbiologists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Radiation Therapy Enhances Immune Environment in Brain Metastases, Improving Treatment Response
• A Method to Prevent Falls Before They Happen
• Researchers Find a Common Weakness in Major Gut Pathogens
• Are Older People with Brain Diseases More Likely to Have a TBI?
• U.K. Moves To Ban Social Media For Children
• Pregnant Woman Exposed to 45 Common Chemicals, Study Finds
• New AI-Enhanced Tools Detect Electrical Arcing, Reduce Wildfires
• Vibrating Pill Could Help Predict Relapse Risk for Anorexia Nervosa Patients
• Study Explains How Colorectal Cancer Cells Maintain High Iron Levels
• Strep by Strep: Houston Methodist Researchers Unravel Genetics Powering Emerging Infectious Threat
• RWJBarnabas Health Invests $1.7 Million to Support Local Community Health Initiatives in Jersey City, Hudson County
• Lower Risk Of Death, Clots Among Autoimmune Patients Taking GLP-1 Drugs
• Surgical Menopause Tied To Worse Sexual And Urinary Symptoms
• A UTHealth Houston Physician Turned a Texas Teen's Frightening Diagnosis Into a Champion Title
• Post-Op Delirium Common In Seniors, But Not All Hospitals Screen For It
• University of Michigan Implants First-in-Human Paradromics Wireless Brain-Computer Interface, Designed to Restore Communication
• Minimally Invasive Procedure Eases Arthritis Knee Pain, Study Finds
• Early-Onset Cancers Are On The Rise. Knowing Your Family History Is Crucial.
• Beyond Bread and Beer: Alluring Yeast Species Could Yield New Mosquito Traps to Combat Malaria
• Premature Babies: A Simple Test to Gauge Neurocognitive Development
• Never Too Late: 87-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Known Woman in Illinois to Receive Life-Saving Kidney Transplant
• A Targeted Vaccination Strategy: Integrating Vaccines Into Biosafety, Biosecurity, and One Health Initiatives
• Can't Stick to a Diet? Try Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
• Researchers Link Use of GLP-1 Medications to Lower Risk of Violence

June 16 2026

• Study Identifies a New Cause of Age-Related Inflammation, Suggesting Promising Treatment Pathway
• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Transition-to-Work Program Prepares Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for Employment
• Many Cancers Evolve Through Early Bursts of Chromosome Changes and Originate From a Single Cancer Cell
• Researchers Offer New Insights on Cells that Build Protective Brain Barriers
• Nebraska 4-H Members Serve on National Conference Leadership Team
• UWF Student Receives Lafayette Fellowship
• IU Researchers Identify Proteins Fueling Rare Childhood Leukemia, Revealing New Treatment Strategy
• Surgical Manual from Roswell Park Created to Advance Bladder Cancer Surgery Worldwide
• JMIR News: Investigating AI Clinical Reasoning and Digital Fatigue in Modern Health Care
• A Lifetime of Care: Johns Hopkins Patient Reflects on Decades of Progress in Sickle Cell Treatment
• CDC, FDA Tackle New World Screwworm, Including Drug Authorization
• Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Your Risk For Multiple Chronic Diseases
• Cleveland Clinic Researchers Develop New Quantum Computing Paradigm Inspired by the Human Brain
• New Policy Roadmap Calls for Comprehensive Action to Reduce Added Sugars in Children's Diets
• Rutgers Researchers Find Gene That May Help Explain Mental Illness Among Family Members
• Machine Learning Improves Blood-Brain Barrier Opening Procedures
• At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Reduces Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
• Family Finances Shape Children’s Brain Development, Study Finds
• People Walk, Exercise Less After Starting Ozempic, Zepbound
• Many Men Are Prescribed Testosterone Without Proper Testing
• Long-Awaited Rule Aims To Boost ACA Choices While Embracing Higher Deductibles
• New ACSM Expert Consensus Statement: Exercise is a Supportive Care Measure for Children and Adolescents with Cancer
• When Menopause Meets Shift Work
• Researchers Identify New Kidney Pathway with Help From 1940s-Era Drug, May Improve Polycystic Kidney Disease Treatment

June 15 2026

• Sylvester Cancer Tip Sheet - June 2026
• Living Life to the Fullest: Multiple Joint Replacements Enable 73-year-old "Bionic Man" to Maintain Athletic Lifestyle
• Targeting Delivery to the Lungs: Inhaled Vitamin D Could Be New Strategy
• A Model for Global Wellness: Tanzanian Study Demonstrates Vision Care is Foundation for Learning
• Supercharging T-Cells Against HIV's Weak Spots: A New HIV Vaccine Study Reveals New Hope--and New Challenges--for Aging Patients
• How Gun Violence Exposure Drives Racial Health Disparities
• Brain-Computer Interface Enables Independent, Accurate Communication for Man Living with ALS
• Later Menarche May Signal Childhood Factors Linked to Adult Health Risks
• ACP Issues New Living Clinical Guideline on Using Medications to Manage Overweight and Obesity
• Pre-Surgery Rehab Program Linked to Fewer Complications After Spinal Fusion in Older Adults
• Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults, Study Suggests
• Tirzepatide May Change How the Body Uses Energy
• Behavioral Modifications Like Goal Setting Could Lead to Greater Weight Loss on Tirzepatide
• Organic Baby Formula Recalled Following Botulism Cases
• JMIR Report: Written Exposure Therapy Provides Transformative, Scalable PTSD Care
• Children's Well-Being Plummets Across 29 States, Report Finds
• FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Children
• You've Won The Game
• Immune Activation May Determine Success of Dual-Target CAR T Therapy in Glioblastoma
• Study Makes Economic Case for Teen Weight-Loss Surgery
• Many Patients Stop And Restart GLP-1 Meds, Study Finds
• Long Naps May Increase the Risk of Chronic Liver Disease in People with Diabetes
• Clinical Trials Suggest GLP-1s May Improve Fertility in Men with Obesity
• Obesity Rewrites Global Heart Disease Trends, Driving Rising Deaths In Midlife And Developing Nations
• Which GLP-1 Medication Is Most Effective for Weight Loss?
• Trust In CDC Plummets Under Trump Administration, New Poll Shows
• Half Of U.S. Parents Track Their Adult Children’s Location
• Taking GLP-1s While On BP Meds May Up Your Risk Of Dizzy Spells, Fainting
• New Treatment Combination Delays Multiple Myeloma Progression and May Improve Survival, Study Finds
• Fentanyl Users Take Daily Doses 60 Times The Lethal Level
• New Study Suggests Novel EHR-Based Marker Can Identify At-Risk Transplant Patients and Reduce Organ Rejection
• Final Rules For Medicaid Work Requirements Are Out. Here's What You Need To Know.
• Common Dizziness Drug Class Shows Promise for Treating Vestibular Migraine
• ImmunoPRISM Trial Shows Teclistamab Improves Depth of Response and Progression-Free Survival in High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
• Fixed-Duration Triplet Therapy Demonstrates Efficacy for Patients with Relapsed/Refractory CLL
• mRNA Flu Vaccine Offers Immune Protection Against Wide Array of Influenza Virus Strains
• Brain Stimulation That Adapts to Parkinson's Patients' Every Step
• Half of Parents Report Tracking Their Adult Kids, and 1 in 4 Trackers Say It Can Increase Their Anxiety

June 14 2026

• Menopausal Hormone Therapy Reduces Risk of Low Bone Mineral Density by 69%
• Semaglutide Linked to Lower Bone Fracture Risk
• Non-Hormone Medication Addresses Menopausal Symptoms in Women
• More Than Half of Those Who Stop GLP-1s Restart Within a Year

June 13 2026

• Phthalate Exposure in Early Life May Lead to Anxiety in Adult Male Rats
• EDCs Found in Breast Milk and Infant Urine Up to Age 6 Months
• Women's Thyroid Cancer Risk May Be Linked to Reproductive Lifespan and Hormone Therapy
• Testosterone Therapy in Men May Be Overprescribed, Inconsistent with Clinical Guidelines
• Testosterone Alone Is Not a Replacement for Lifestyle Changes in Older Men at Risk of T2D
• Type 1 Diabetes Diagnoses Surge Among Puerto Rican Teens
• Sugar-Free Diets May Disrupt Gut Microbiome
• Diabetes Substantially Increases Mortality Risk for Organ Transplant Recipients
• AI Model Identifies Patients at Risk of Underdiagnosed Cause of High Blood Pressure
• Exercise Decreases Among People Taking GLP-1 Medication
• Not All Children with Early Puberty Need the Same Level of Testing or Treatment

June 12 2026

• Researchers Identify Target with Potential to Improve CAR T-Cell Therapy Response in Patients with Blood Cancers
• New Data Find Strong Reliability in Gait Analysis Interpretation
• NIH Grant to Fund Innovative Bladder Repair Option for Children
• Finding Cell Subgroups Could Spur Retinal Cell Transplant Success
• Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Brain "Entrapment" Patterns Associated With Depression
• Research Tip Sheet: Knee Arthritis, In-Hospital Addiction Help
• Our Brains May Be Automatically Filtering Out Negative Words
• Influencers, Booze And Teens: What's Showing Up In Their Feeds?
• Health 'War Room,' Digital Tools Are Tracking Disease Risks During World Cup
• Studying the Studies: Shorter Clinical Trials of Medication for Alcohol Use Disorder Are as Useful or More Useful than Longer Trials
• Acceptance of Chronic Pain May Reduce the Link Between Pain Intensity and Alcohol Use Severity Among Veterans with Recurring Musculoskeletal Pain, Study Suggests
• Teens Frequently Encounter Alcohol Industry- and Influencer-Generated Alcohol Content on Social Media Platforms
• Tourette Patients Face High Suicide Risk, Pain And Discrimination
• Have A Risk-Taking Teen? This Brain Chemical Might Be Responsible, Researchers Say
• Food Labels and Restrictions Can Lower Childhood Obesity Rates, Study Finds
• Sepsis, Lung Infection Patients See No Benefit From Remote Monitoring
• Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide

June 11 2026

• Closing the Gap: How Yale Is Advancing Women's Health Research
• Scientists Develop First Comprehensive Atlas of Human Cellular Senescence in Aging
• UCLA-Led Research Suggests Early Heart Changes May Predict Future Cancer Risk
• Antibody May Improve Treatment Response in Lung Cancer
• Nursing Job Turnover Has Nearly Doubled Since Pandemic
• Cannabis: what tips the balance for teens to start consuming?
• Cancer-Associated Mutations in Brain Immune Cells May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
• How Tufts Researchers Are Tackling Chronic Lyme Disease
• Highlights From Cedars-Sinai Soccer Medicine Conference
• Discovery of Condensate 'Storage Units' in Cells Points to New Cancer Research and Treatment Targets
• UCLA Health Launches Research-Driven Center of Excellence to Evaluate AI Implementation in Health Care
• Mesothelioma Cases and Deaths Rise Despite Decades of Asbestos Regulation
• JMIR Report: The Frontier of Women's Health Care Innovation
• Socioeconomic Factors Linked to Lasting Imprint in Kids' Brains
• New Vaccine Schedule Released By American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
• Vitamin C May Be Key To A Healthier Brain As You Age
• Can Fasting Treat Gum Disease? Study Finds Reduced Inflammation
• Living With Cats Not Linked To Worse Asthma in Children
• Few Stroke, Brain Injury Survivors Get Top-Quality Hospital Rehab
• Popular Joint Pain Supplement Might Increase Alzheimer's Risk, Study Says
• Anguished Parents. Doctors In Tears. Utah's Long Measles Outbreak Takes A Toll.
• Data-Driven Modeling Captures Particle Motion in Turbulence
• Genetic Mapping Identifies Potential New Targets for Cocaine Addiction
• Novel Gene Therapy Platform Restores Muscle Function in Models of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

June 10 2026

• Using AI to Connect the Dots in Public Health
• Findings Could Boost Efforts to Develop Chlamydia Vaccine
• Retro Video Game Aids Stroke Recovery, Improves Arm Function
• ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Hospitals Screen Nearly All Older Surgical Patients for Delirium, Study Finds
• People Who Use Illicit Fentanyl Consume Daily Doses Equivalent to Nearly 9,000 Milligrams of Morphine
• Sleepy Days and Restless Nights Are a Dangerous Combination for Blood Pressure
• New Research Examines Financial Value People Place on Sleep
• Expecting Poor Sleep Is Associated with Worse Postpartum Sleep Quality
• Ear Acupressure Study Targets Chemotherapy Nerve Pain
• Husker Duo Bikes Whooper Highway to Spotlight Endangered Cranes
• Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Expands Specialized Emergency Care for Older Adults
• High Blood Pressure Associated with Lower Risk of Dementia in Frail People
• Fewer Than 1 in 4 with Stroke, 1 in 7 with Brain Injury Receive Inpatient Rehab
• Sugary Beverages May Raise Your Risk of Liver Cancer
• FDA Approves First New Sunscreen Ingredient in Two Decades
• Healthy Sleep and Regular Exercise Can Mitigate the Genetic Cardiovascular Risk of Mutant White Blood Cells
• Implementing All Recommended Drug Guidelines for Heart Failure Could Reduce Hospitalizations and Cut Costs
• UT MD Anderson Joins Global Consortium Committed to Eliminating Cervical Cancer
• Teen Recovering From Concussion? A 'Sweet Spot' For Screen Time Could Speed Up Their Recovery
• Scientists Develop Nanoparticle Delivery System to Target Blood Cancer Cells
• Forsberg, Caven Cycling Whooper Highway to Raise Awareness of Habitat Loss
• The Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression?
• JMIR Report: Biological Aging Clocks Offer Insights, Not Diagnostics
• Inexpensive Drug Should Be Used in Most Major Surgeries to Prevent Blood Transfusion
• Women Hit Harder By Sleep Apnea Than Men, Study Finds
• Once-Daily GLP-1 Pill May Offer New Option for Weight Loss, Diabetes
• Protecting Hospital Patients From the Dangers of Bushfire Smoke
• Celebrating Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University Graduates

June 9 2026

• Mayo Clinic Maps Hidden Biology of Common Brain Tumors
• Study Finds Moderate Screen Time May Speed Recovery in Youth with Concussion
• When Global Warming Becomes Malnutrition: New Study Links Climate Change, Childhood Stunting and Local Inequality
• Study Finds Common Infection Does Not Increase Risk of Recurrent Preterm Birth
• Researchers Identify Hidden Inflammatory Patterns in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Paving Way for Personalized Treatment of Other Chronic Lung Conditions
• New Antibiotic Attacks Bacteria in Never-Before-Seen Way
• Machine Learning Model Improves Accuracy of Liquid Biopsy Results
• The Science of Seeing Inside Explosions
• Decade-Long Study Proves African Children Survive and Thrive on Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Anemia
• Disrupted Metabolism Linked to Heart Failure, UTSW Study Finds
• The National Cancer Institute Selects UChicago Medicine as a Lead Site for Clinical Trials
• Mayo Clinic Study Shows AI Can Help Clinicians Identify Brain Tumor Risks
• How Much Alcohol Is Actually Safe? A New Study Challenges Old Advice
• Air Pollution Might Contribute To Clogged Arteries, Heart Disease Risk
• Telehealth CBT Reduces Disability in IBD, in the June Issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology
• New Study Suggests No Major Adverse Outcomes With Early GLP-1 Exposure During Pregnancy
• Dreaming Under Anesthesia May Make Surgery Feel Less Scary, Study Finds
• Mapping Cancer's Hidden Protein Control System
• Feeding Babies Eggs Sooner May Cut Allergy Risk, Study Suggests
• NUTRITION 2026: The Leading Source for the Latest Science
• Could MRI Predict Kidney Disease Before It Develops? Award-Winning Study Suggests New Possibilities
• At A Tennessee Hospital, Nurse Stole Fentanyl And AI Missed It, State Records Say
• Oral Therapy Enables At-Home Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• Engaging Local Middle Schoolers at Brain Education Day 2026
• Depression: The Hidden Toll of Parkinson's Disease
• Hydrogel Relieves Pain and Repairs Cartilage in Osteoarthritis
• Infections A ‘Major Health Hazard’ For People With Diabetes, Large Study Warns
• MAHA's Treatments For Autism: Camel's Milk, Stem Cell Injections — And Spelling Therapy
• Michigan's Medicaid Expansion Improved Both Health and Finances
• New Study Reveals How Extreme Heat Shapes Cancer Care Decisions
• Whole-Body Spatial Intelligence Beyond Weight-loss: nference Advances Cardiometabolism Moat for Precision Peptide Medicines and Healthy Longevity
• First-in-Human Clinical Trial Shows Promising Results for New Lassa Fever Vaccine
• New Research Links Even Low Alcohol Consumption to Cancer, Heart Disease, Premature Death: Results Not Included in Dietary Guidelines
• Paper Offers Roadmap for Pediatric Hospitals Considering Family Engagement in Research Program
• Key Protein Behind Chemotherapy Resistance in Colorectal Cancer Identified