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Bangladesh grapples with record measles deaths as vaccination drive misses millions
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Cool your cuppa: UK study links very hot drinks to higher esophageal cancer risk
A UK study analyzing nearly 1 million adults (UK Biobank and Million Women Study) found that drinking very hot beverages substantially increases the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, with about 1.7x higher risk for hot drinks and around 3x for very hot ones; consuming six or more hot drinks daily raises risk further. Although exact temperatures weren’t recorded, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has long considered beverages above 65C as probably carcinogenic. Experts say letting drinks cool or adding cold milk can negate the risk, and while the overall risk is still relatively low, reducing temperature and avoiding smoking and heavy alcohol use are advised.
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Georgia hospitals launch trials of a promising pancreatic cancer drug
Researchers at Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute and Piedmont Atlanta Hospital are testing daraxonrasib, an experimental pancreatic cancer drug, after FDA early-access approval; early results show tumor shrinkage with fewer side effects than standard chemotherapy, offering hope for patients facing one of the deadliest cancers.
The hidden side of pet ownership: when companionship comes with stress
Pet ownership brings companionship and improved well-being, but it also carries notable stressors—separation anxiety when away from pets, financial and caregiving burdens, vet visits, and disenfranchised grief after a pet’s death. Experts underscore validating owners’ feelings and suggest practical support like flexible work options, social backing, and self-compassion to help balance the joys of pet companionship with its challenges.
Pollen Season Targets America's Allergy Capitals This Spring
Pollen counts are rising nationwide as tree pollen peaks mid-April in the central U.S. and mid-May in the north, with grass pollen peaking May–July in the South before moving north; the Asthma and Allergy Foundation lists Boise, San Diego, Tulsa, Provo, Rochester, Wichita, Raleigh, Ogden, Spokane, Greenville, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Richmond, Colorado Springs, Little Rock, Toledo, New Orleans, Winston-Salem and Lakeland as the hardest-hit cities this year, affecting more than 80 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies.
"Kombucha: Fat-Busting Benefits and Expert Insights"
A study by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that microbes in kombucha tea produce fasting-like effects on fat metabolism in worms, suggesting potential health benefits for humans. The microbes alter gene expression to reduce fat stores, but further research is needed to confirm similar effects in humans.