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Nearly 1,400 Doctors Have Left Israel in Three Years as Medical Brain Drain Grows

The Jerusalem Post reports that emigration among Israeli physicians has accelerated, with the military conflict adding pressure to an already strained health system.

Sep 6, 2026

Restarting PrEP After a Gap Prevents More HIV Infections Than Starting Fresh

A network modeling study of 100,000 men in Boston found that getting former PrEP users to restart the medication cut infections more efficiently than recruiting new users.

Sep 6, 2026

San Diego Mosque Shooter's Parents Say Mental Health Facility Ignored FBI Warning

The gunman had been held at a psychiatric facility before the attack, and his parents say staff were warned by federal agents he posed a danger.

Sep 6, 2026

AI Companions Improve Mental Health but Weaken Real-World Relationships

A new study found that people who used AI companions reported better emotional well-being but fewer close offline connections.

Sep 6, 2026

Burning Man Attendee Dies at Nevada Festival After Medical Emergency

Emergency responders were called to the site, but the attendee could not be saved.

Sep 5, 2026

Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Leaves Caregivers of Vulnerable Residents Feeling Helpless

The outbreak has concentrated fear among those responsible for people who cannot be vaccinated or are immunocompromised.

Sep 5, 2026

Scientists Identify Gut Pathways That May Connect Digestion to Mental Health

Researchers found specific biological routes between the gut and brain that could be targeted in future mental health treatments.

Sep 5, 2026

Study Finds Cat Ownership Linked to Worse Mental Health in Young Children

Researchers found no similar association with dogs or other common household pets.

Sep 5, 2026

Doctors Warn That Hiding a Dementia Diagnosis Creates Serious Risks for Patients

A physician writing in Time magazine says concealing a dementia diagnosis from the patient can lead to dangerous outcomes and erodes trust.

Sep 5, 2026

Social Media Health Warnings Could Cut Screen Time Among Young Users

A new study found that warning labels on social media platforms may reduce the amount of time youth spend scrolling.

Sep 5, 2026

Prostate Cancer Cases Rising Three Percent Per Year as Advanced Diagnoses Climb

The American Cancer Society estimates 333,830 new prostate cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States in 2026.

Sep 5, 2026

Measles Cases in the United States Top 3,000, CDC Reports

The total marks the highest number of measles cases in the country in three decades.

Sep 4, 2026