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For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain brain diseases, it appears that risk may extend in both directions, according to a study published June 17, 2026. Neurology®Medical Journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Studies have shown that suffering a traumatic brain injury may increase your risk of developing stroke, dementia, epilepsy, or Parkinson’s disease. In this new study, researchers looked at older veterans who had recently suffered a traumatic brain injury to see if they were more likely to develop any of these symptoms compared to people without a recent traumatic brain injury. They found that older veterans who…

Amazon One Medical reported a security event that affected a “limited number” of patients in its senior care clinic business. On June 13, One Medical learned that an unauthorized person had accessed a third-party file storage system used to maintain archival information for Iora Health, a company One Medical acquired in 2021, One Medical confirmed to Fierce Healthcare in a statement. Iora Health rebranded in 2023 and now operates as One Medical Senior Health. The company did not disclose how many One Medical Senior patients were affected or the total number of patients the senior care clinic currently serves. “We…

After infection, the Ebola virus can survive undetected in the human body for months or even years, hiding in areas with little immune surveillance, such as the central nervous system. Doing so risks causing a recurrence of Ebola hemorrhagic fever or a new epidemic. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM), along with other collaborators, used a brain organoid model to gain valuable insight into the persistence mechanisms of the Ebola virus. The results of this research have recently natural microbiology. Ebola virus is a filovirus that causes…

Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI), with tens of millions of cases annually. In the United States alone, more than 600,000 cases are reported each year. If gonorrhea is left untreated, it can lead to severe reproductive health problems such as infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease in both women and men. Infection also increases the risk of HIV infection, and if the pathogen spreads from the genitals and throat to other parts of the body, it can damage the heart and cause meningitis and sepsis. The main challenge in controlling the disease more effectively lies…

A new study suggests hospitals may need more than just oversight, showing that comprehensive physician reviews can defuse public backlash when AI-assisted diagnosis causes harm. Paper: Public reaction to hospitals after adverse events related to AI. Image credit: Antonio Marca / Shutterstock In the medical field, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used for tasks such as diagnosis, treatment planning, patient communication, and clinical operations. However, according to a recent study published in the same journal, experimental results suggest that public reaction may be negative when errors in diagnosis or adverse events that harm patients are involved. npj digital public…

Microplastics (tiny plastic pieces broken down from larger plastic waste) are a growing concern for human health, especially the liver. A University of Oklahoma study was published today. scientific progressa common type of microplastic has been shown to be particularly harmful to the liver under high-fat dietary conditions. The study, conducted in mice, found that blood markers of liver damage were more than twice as high in animals exposed to microplastics while consuming a high-fat diet compared to animals exposed to the same particles while consuming a standard diet. The study focused on the most common type of plastic, polyethylene,…

Whales and dolphins inhabit some of the largest and seemingly most pristine environments on Earth, from tropical coastlines to Antarctic waters. But even they can’t escape PFAS, persistent “forever chemicals” that leak into the ocean from homes, factories, and waterways. Forever chemicals are the secret ingredient in nonstick pans, waterproof jackets, and stain-proof carpets. These chemicals belong to a group of more than 1,400 compounds known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). They enter the environment through manufacturing waste, industrial effluents, wastewater treatment facilities, and firefighting foam. But once these chemicals leak out of our homes or factories, they are…

Children growing up in active conflict zones experience sustained stress that alters their biology, resulting in visible differences in their morning hormone levels. A study of Palestinian boys found that they are exposed to significant trauma in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and that there are regional patterns in how their bodies produce stress hormones. The study was published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. Millions of children currently live in areas affected by armed conflict and political violence. Prolonged exposure to such environments creates a lasting psychological burden. This sustained pressure affects physical as well as mental development.…

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced $700 million in “new funding” for mental health and addiction programs, with a focus on combating homelessness caused by severe, untreated mental illness. But behavioral health experts quickly cast doubt on that claim, identifying the $700 million as not new money but a long-awaited release of existing grants that Congress had previously approved and that the federal government already planned to spend. Many of the funding notices posted this week by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration were actually months late, worrying state behavioral health officials and local addiction treatment and mental…

More than three-quarters of psychologists report that their patients rely on artificial intelligence for mental health support, from self-diagnosis to finding companionship. This trend shows that people are increasingly looking beyond traditional psychotherapy to manage their psychological health. These findings were published in a recent research report by the American Psychological Association. Generative artificial intelligence involves computer systems that can create text, images, or other media in response to human prompts. As these digital tools become widely available, millions of people are using them for work, personal tasks, and to answer everyday questions. Medical professionals are seeing this widespread adoption…