Why more under-50s are being diagnosed with cancer than earlier generations Accelerated biological ageing is linked to a higher risk of developing multiple cancers earlier in life, scientists found The Independent UK · Jun 23
“Most people over 40 say conventional workouts feel too hard, take too long or leave them injured—this routine solves all three problems,” says an experienced trainer Reduce your standard three sets to one, says this expert Fit & Well · Jun 23
A New Discovery Just Proved Plague Was Killing People 5,500 Years Ago — Long Before Rats Cities or the Black Death Even Existed A June 18, 2026 Nature study found Yersinia pestis in 39% of hunter-gatherer remains near Lake Baikal, Siberia, dating 5,500 years ago — centuries before urban or rat-based transmission. Medical Daily · Jun 23
Alcohol Consumption Linked to 20 Health Outcomes in Nature Health Study of 843 Papers, with Cancer Risk at Any Level A June 2026 Nature Health study by IHME analyzed 843 studies across 20 health outcomes, confirming alcohol raises cancer risk at any level while showing nuanced cardiometabolic findings. Medical Daily · Jun 23
H.R. 1 Ends Medicaid on October 1 2026 and Medicare on January 2027 for Hundreds of Thousands of Legal Immigrants H.R. 1 ends Medicaid for refugees, asylees, and other lawfully present immigrants October 1, 2026. Current Medicare enrollees outside permitted categories lose coverage January 4, 2027. Medical Daily · Jun 23
World Cup 2026 Public Health Risk: Epidemiologist Warns Heat Plus Alcohol Plus Crowds Is a Proven Formula for Emergency Rooms Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina warns that "crowds plus sun plus summer temperatures plus physical exertion plus alcohol" reliably causes emergency room visits during World Cup events. Medical Daily · Jun 23
FDA California Dairies Powdered Milk Salmonella Recall Has Now Expanded to Over 40 Products Sold at Costco Walmart and Target California Dairies Inc.'s April 2026 powdered milk Salmonella recall has expanded to over 40 downstream products at major retailers including Costco, Walmart, Target, and Kroger. Medical Daily · Jun 23
New Journal of the American Heart Association Study Finds Perimenopausal Women Twice as Likely to Have Low Cardiovascular Health Score A May 2026 JAHA study of 9,200 women found perimenopausal women are twice as likely to have a low cardiovascular health score — driven by elevated cholesterol and blood sugar. Medical Daily · Jun 23
CDC FluView Confirms 179 Children Died from Flu This Season, and 85 Percent Were Not Fully Vaccinated CDC FluView confirms 179 pediatric flu deaths in the 2025–2026 season; 85% of eligible children were not fully vaccinated. The 2026–27 flu vaccine formulation has been finalized. Medical Daily · Jun 23
Zombie Deer Disease Now Detected in 36 States; New Study Confirms Infected Deer Can Appear Healthy While Spreading Disease A June 16, 2026 Science Advances study confirms CWD prions can spread from symptom-free deer. CWD has now been confirmed in 36 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. Medical Daily · Jun 23
Drug Overdose Deaths Are Down 13 Percent — but Experts Say the Reason Is Not What You Think and Should Concern You CDC provisional data released June 17, 2026 project 69,147 drug overdose deaths for the 12 months ending January 2026 — a 13.2% decline. But fentanyl potency changes may explain it. Medical Daily · Jun 23
Experts hail ‘new age of diabetes treatment’ as drug approved on NHS Teplizumab is approved for children aged eight and over The Independent UK · Jun 22
The negative impacts of fruit juices and other sugary treats for children Over 125 million American adults live with high blood pressure The Independent UK · Jun 22
These 4 common health conditions worsen in extreme heat Dehydration can be a major problem for much of the body The Independent UK · Jun 22
Fit & Well · Jun 22 Improve stability, core strength and balance with a medicine ball and these six trainer-approved exercises Swap dumbbells for a medicine ball to improve core strength and stability
Medical Daily · Jun 22 PAHO Issues Formal Health Warnings for 2026 FIFA World Cup Fans Covering Dengue, Measles, Norovirus, and Heat Illness PAHO's June 8, 2026 health guidance for World Cup fans warns of dengue, measles, norovirus, heat illness, and STIs across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 Illinois EPA Declares Air Pollution Action Day for Chicago Metro Area Affecting 9.4 Million Residents in Eight Counties Illinois EPA declared an Air Pollution Action Day for Chicago's 8-county metro area, affecting 9.4 million residents. Ground-level ozone at Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in Wastewater of 10 Texas Cities, Including Houston, Through TexWEB Surveillance Network H5N1 detected in wastewater from 10 Texas cities including Houston by UTHealth Houston and Baylor College of Medicine via the TexWEB surveillance network, published in NEJM.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 Los Angeles City Council Votes 10-0 to Demand Emergency Investigation After Lead Found in Watts Drinking Water The LA City Council voted 10-0 demanding emergency investigation after elevated lead was found in Watts drinking water. Five samples exceeded 15 ppb. DWP and HACLA under scrutiny.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 Denver Front Range Ozone Alert Reaches AQI 112 as Children and Asthma Patients Face Increased Breathing Health Risks Colorado CDPHE issued an Ozone Action Day Alert June 20, 2026 for Denver's Front Range. AQI hit 112 — Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups including children and asthma patients.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 USDA Recalls 5,795 Pounds of Power Plate Meals Frozen Meatloaf Over Undeclared Soy Allergen in Three States USDA recalls 5,795 lbs of Power Plate Meals frozen meatloaf for undeclared soy. Shipped to MN, ND, SD. Check USE BY dates 6/25/26 through 6/10/27 immediately.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 Texas Declares Emergency as Flesh-Eating Parasite Returns for the First Time in Nearly 60 Years and Spreads to Pet Dogs USDA confirms New World screwworm cases across four Texas counties and Lea County, New Mexico. Gov. Abbott activated emergency operations and quarantines are in effect.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 Mental Health Is Now the Top Telehealth Diagnosis Across Every U.S. Age Group and Region New FAIR Health Data Show FAIR Health Q1 2026 data show mental health is the top telehealth diagnosis in every U.S. age group and region, with 52.1% of patients receiving mental health diagnoses.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 CDC Confirms 2,104 Measles Cases in 41 States as U.S. Elimination Status Faces Its Greatest Threat Since 2000 CDC data confirm 2,104 measles cases in 41 jurisdictions with 30 active outbreaks in 2026. The U.S. risks losing measles elimination status held since 2000.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 141 Million Americans Face Extreme Heat Risk Today as Ohio Valley and East Coast Brace for Deadly Temperatures The NWS warns 141 million Americans face major or extreme heat risk today. Elderly adults, unhoused people, and those without AC face the highest death risk.