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A 131-case diphtheria outbreak in Australia’s Northern Territory showed how toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae can re-emerge even in highly vaccinated populations. Genomic and epidemiological evidence linked most cases to a dominant ST381 strain, with transmission shaped by overcrowding, poor skin health, and persistent health inequities.

A Harvard Chan/de Beaumont national poll of 2,205 U.S. adults found CDC trust dropped to 50% one year into new federal public health leadership, while state and local health agencies remained more trusted.

A 14-day open-label pilot study in 63 healthy adults found that short-chain oat fiber was well tolerated at doses up to 20 g/day and was associated with improved gastrointestinal symptom scores.

Many people know that regular exercise is good for health, but there is often confusion about how much exercise is needed and which type provides the greatest benefit. Walking, running, cycling, and swimming are often recommended because they improve heart and lung health. However, another form of exercise is becoming increasingly important as people age: […] The post The Surprising Amount of Str…

For years, low-carbohydrate diets have been among the most popular approaches to weight loss and healthy living. Millions of people have cut back on bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, and other carbohydrate-rich foods in the hope of losing weight, improving blood sugar control, and protecting their hearts. The popularity of low-carb eating has fueled a multibillion-dollar […] The post Why Moderate Amo…

When most people think about the complications of diabetes, they usually think about vision problems, kidney disease, nerve damage, or heart disease. Dentists and doctors, however, have long suspected that the disease may also have serious effects on the mouth. A major new study from Sweden now provides some of the strongest evidence yet that […] The post The Surprising Link Between Diabetes and …

Awareness of disorders such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is low among British healthcare professionals People in the UK with hypermobility conditions are waiting up to 21 years to be diagnosed while suffering from symptoms ranging from chronic pain to partially dislocated joints, research suggests. The study of more than 2,000 people, which was led by the University of Edinburgh and desc…

BackgroundFasting during Ramadan causes challenges for diabetes treatment, necessitating tailored counseling and adjustments for medication. Community pharmacists play a vital role in enhancing fasting safety, although their readiness has not been well investigated in southern Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to evaluate community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding dia…

Nature, Published online: 14 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01834-9 Lung cancer risk was higher in people who took up electronic cigarettes than in those who quit smoking completely.

Women on menopausal hormonal therapy face a decreased risk of low bone mineral density compared to those not using it, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

In people with type 2 diabetes, semaglutide was associated with a 15% reduction in bone fractures and greater weight loss compared to other anti-obesity medications, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

FDA did not identify deficiencies in ByHeart’s production facilities that could explain the outbreak, but a powdered milk ingredient did test positive for C. botulinum. ByHeart is developing an action plan based on data generated from the investigations.

Readers respond to an article about how people living with the condition are fighting against damaging stereotypes Anne Karpf’s article is a powerful and timely reminder that people living with dementia are too often overlooked and underestimated ( ‘You’re treated like this is the end’: Meet the dementia rebels – diagnosed and determined to change people’s minds, 9 June ). I particularly welcomed…

People prescribed GLP-1 medications are more likely to start-and-stop than most people assume, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, IL.

Eliminating sugar from your diet may be more detrimental than previously thought, according to an animal study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

People with an organ transplant who develop or have existing diabetes are more likely to die than those without diabetes, according to a comprehensive analysis of solid-organ transplant recipients, which is being presented Saturday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified a safety concern associated with GLP-1 drugs. Using health record data, the research team tracked more than 42,000 adults already taking at least two types of blood pressure medications.

Adults with obesity losing weight with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications significantly decreased their physical activity, which is essential to protect muscle, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

A study of a new AI model examining 30 years of routine electronic health records (EHR) data could improve screening for primary aldosteronism, a leading cause of high blood pressure that is often unrecognized but increases patients' risk of cardiovascular complications, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.

Some subgroups of children with precocious puberty-such as older girls with slowly progressing puberty-may not need the same level of testing or treatment, according to a new Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline released today.