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Microplastics found in human body, linked to multiple health harms

Microplastics are now found throughout the human body, including in the lungs, blood, heart, brain, and reproductive organs. These tiny plastic particles enter our bodies through the air we breathe and food we eat, and early research links them to health problems. Understanding where microplastics come from and how to limit exposure is becoming a key health concern for everyone.

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🔬 Peer-reviewedThe Lancet

10Apr 27, 2026

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Eight daily habits may help reduce biological age, study shows

Following eight specific daily habits, like eating well and staying active, can help slow your body's biological aging. This matters because biological age reflects how fast your body is actually aging, which can differ from your actual age. Adopting these habits may help you live longer and healthier.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportGoogle Health News

11Apr 27, 2026

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Hepatitis A vaccines recommended for all US children to prevent disease

The US government removed hepatitis A vaccine from routine childhood immunizations in January 2026, moving it only to high-risk groups. Without universal vaccination, hepatitis A outbreaks could spread more easily among children and vulnerable populations. Experts warn that this change risks reversing decades of progress in preventing this serious liver infection.

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🔬 Peer-reviewedThe Lancet

118Apr 27, 2026

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Oral semaglutide fails to slow early Alzheimer's disease progression

Oral semaglutide did not slow the progression of early-stage Alzheimer's disease in clinical trials. The drug was well-tolerated, but failed to show benefits for this condition. This finding matters because semaglutide is widely used for weight loss and diabetes, and researchers had hoped it might help prevent cognitive decline.

Medium Concern

🔬 Peer-reviewedThe Lancet

11Apr 27, 2026

[Comment] Learning from swine influenza, Ebola virus disease🦠 Disease & Outbreaks

Historical lessons from swine flu, Ebola, and Legionnaires' disease outbreaks

In 1976, three major disease outbreaks tested America's public health system: swine flu among troops in New Jersey, Legionnaires' disease linked to a convention in Philadelphia, and a deadly hemorrhagic fever in Africa. These outbreaks revealed both the strengths and gaps in how quickly health officials could identify and respond to new infectious threats. Understanding what worked and what didn't 50 years ago offers lessons for handling disease outbreaks today.

Medium Concern

🔬 Peer-reviewedThe Lancet

13Apr 27, 2026

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AI chatbots may pose health risks through targeted advertising, experts warn

OpenAI plans to add targeted ads to free and low-cost versions of ChatGPT, which raises public health concerns about how ads influence health decisions made through AI chatbots. While the company promises safeguards like keeping ads away from health topics and blocking users under 18, experts worry that targeted advertising in health-related chatbots could mislead people seeking medical information. This matters because millions already use ChatGPT for health questions, and personalized ads could push products or treatments based on your data rather than what's actually best for you.

Medium Concern

🔬 Peer-reviewedThe Lancet

11Apr 27, 2026

[Comment] Global HIV targets: a roadmap to 2030 and beyond🦠 Disease & Outbreaks

Global HIV prevention targets aim for 90% reduction in infections and deaths by 2030

The global community set a goal to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, and progress has been substantial with new HIV infections and deaths declining by nearly 60% in the hardest-hit regions since 2010. More than 77% of people living with HIV now receive antiretroviral therapy, showing that treatment access is improving worldwide. Continued momentum on these fronts is critical to meeting the 2030 targets and building a world without AIDS.

Medium Concern

🔬 Peer-reviewedThe Lancet

14Apr 26, 2026

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GLP-1 drugs linked to cognitive impairment in new study

People taking GLP-1 drugs for weight loss or diabetes may experience cognitive problems, though not always from the drug itself. Researchers found that rapid weight loss from these medications can sometimes trigger brain issues if it happens too quickly. Talk to your doctor about the right pace for weight loss if you're considering these drugs.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportGoogle Health News

12Apr 26, 2026

Simple Blood Test🧠 Mental Health

Blood test may predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear

Doctors can now detect Alzheimer's disease years before brain scans show any signs using a simple blood test. This early detection gives people more time to start treatment and plan for their future. Catching the disease this early could change how we manage one of the most common causes of dementia.

Medium Concern

📰 News reportGoogle Health News

19Apr 26, 2026

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AI systems in medicine need better guidance for clinical decisions

Cemdisiran shows effectiveness and safety for treating myasthenia gravis in phase 3 trial

Turmeric compound shows potential for diabetes management in study

We R Nuts Recalls Uncle Giuseppe's Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix for Undeclared Allergens

FDA seeks authority to share food safety data with states

Food Safety Culture Surveys Show Gaps in Validation Practices

Hepatitis A vaccine remains underused in food service workers despite decades of availability

Rectal cancer screening may be needed at 35 for millennials with family history

Toxic chemicals and climate change linked to fertility decline in multiple species

Microplastics found in human body, linked to multiple health harms

Eight daily habits may help reduce biological age, study shows

Hepatitis A vaccines recommended for all US children to prevent disease

Oral semaglutide fails to slow early Alzheimer's disease progression

Historical lessons from swine flu, Ebola, and Legionnaires' disease outbreaks

AI chatbots may pose health risks through targeted advertising, experts warn

Global HIV prevention targets aim for 90% reduction in infections and deaths by 2030

GLP-1 drugs linked to cognitive impairment in new study

Blood test may predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear

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AI systems in medicine need better guidance for clinical decisions

Cemdisiran shows effectiveness and safety for treating myasthenia gravis in phase 3 trial

Turmeric compound shows potential for diabetes management in study

We R Nuts Recalls Uncle Giuseppe's Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix for Undeclared Allergens

FDA seeks authority to share food safety data with states

Food Safety Culture Surveys Show Gaps in Validation Practices

Hepatitis A vaccine remains underused in food service workers despite decades of availability

Rectal cancer screening may be needed at 35 for millennials with family history

Toxic chemicals and climate change linked to fertility decline in multiple species

Microplastics found in human body, linked to multiple health harms

Eight daily habits may help reduce biological age, study shows

Hepatitis A vaccines recommended for all US children to prevent disease

Oral semaglutide fails to slow early Alzheimer's disease progression

Historical lessons from swine flu, Ebola, and Legionnaires' disease outbreaks

AI chatbots may pose health risks through targeted advertising, experts warn

Global HIV prevention targets aim for 90% reduction in infections and deaths by 2030

GLP-1 drugs linked to cognitive impairment in new study

Blood test may predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear

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