Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually They can be life-saving but radiation from the scans also contributes to cancer risk. The authors of a new study estimate overuse of CT scans is increasing the U.S. cancer burden. Ronnie Cohen
Melinda French Gates on what billionaires with 'absurd' wealth owe back to society In a new memoir, French Gates writes about the end of her marriage to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and her ongoing philanthropic work, directing funds and attention to women's health initiatives. Tonya Mosley
After delays, first vaccine advisory meeting under RFK Jr. set to start For the first time since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became health secretary, vaccine advisers to the CDC are meeting to discuss vaccines for RSV, HPV, COVID and more. Pien Huang
Move over Paleo diet, it's Dinosaur Time, a TikTok trend all about devouring veggies Dinosaur time is a viral TikTok trend helping some people eat more vegetables. Nutritionists have other tips for getting enough veggies into the daily diet. Sarah Boden
Move over Paleo diet, it's Dinosaur Time, a TikTok trend all about devouring veggies On social media, people are gobbling up greens like they are giant primeval beasts. Nutritionists say it's not a bad way to get more fiber and micronutrients in. Sarah Boden
How climate change is making hay fever more miserable Warmer temperatures make for longer and more intense pollen seasons and more severe hay fever symptoms. New research indicates these changes are already contributing to rising rates of hay fever. Maria Godoy
'I cannot guarantee complete confidentiality,' VA therapists ordered to tell veterans Mental health therapists at Veterans Affairs should begin sessions with patients saying they are in a shared office space, a memo obtained by NPR says. Trump's back-to-office orders start Monday for VA. Katia Riddle
White House orders NIH to research trans 'regret' and 'detransition' The Trump administration has ordered the National Institutes of Health to study the physical and mental health effects of undergoing gender transition, including regret. The research comes at a time when the administration has cut hundreds of grants for research into health issues affecting the LGBTQ community. Rob Stein
CLIMATE CHANGE AND HAY FEVER Warmer temperatures are making for longer and more intense pollen seasons, and more severe hay fever symptoms. A new review of research finds these changes are already contributing to rising rates of hay fever. Maria Godoy
Colon cancer survivors who exercise regularly live longer A new study finds that regular exercise can help colon cancer survivors live longer lives after diagnosis, and in some cases, even longer than people who didn't have cancer. Maria Godoy