Health Editor
Dr. Jonathan Miller covers public health, medical breakthroughs, and healthcare policy. A former practicing physician with an M.D. from Johns Hopkins, he brings clinical expertise to his reporting on everything from pandemic preparedness to pharmaceutical regulation. His health policy analysis is cited by policymakers.
As conflicting health advice floods the internet, a new evidence-based guide offers a practical roadmap. Authored by a neuroscientist, the book simplifies daily habits into science-backed steps for lasting vitality. It prioritizes systems over quick fixes.
A virus known to devastate shrimp farming may also cause a rare, potentially blinding eye disease in humans. Researchers in China found strong evidence linking the covert mortality nodavirus (CMNV) to POH-VAU, a condition marked by high eye pressure and inflammation.
MIT scientists created an implantable device containing insulin-producing islet cells that can regulate blood sugar for at least 90 days in animals. The breakthrough avoids daily insulin injections and immune-suppressing drugs, potentially transforming type 1 diabetes treatment.
A new study published in Nature Medicine reveals that regular multivitamin use may slow biological aging by approximately four months, based on analysis of epigenetic clocks. Researchers found the most significant benefits for individuals who exhibited accelerated aging at the study's outset.
A 58-year-old woman in Greece developed a severe nasal infection after contracting Oestrus ovis larvae, leading to live maggots emerging from her sinuses. The case marks one of the few documented instances where the parasite pupated inside a human host.
A decade of warnings about blue light from screens disrupting sleep may be overblown. Experts now say the real issue isn't the glow from your phone—it's modern lifestyles, poor sleep habits, and a lack of natural daylight that are the true sleep disruptors.
A groundbreaking study identifies ReNU2 syndrome, a recessive neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a mutation in the RNU2-2 gene. Researchers estimate it may account for 10% of genetic cases in the UK, offering hope for thousands of families seeking answers.
A groundbreaking 12-week trial shows children with ADHD experienced sharper focus and memory from exercises combining movement with cognitive challenges. The integrated program outperformed standard aerobic workouts in reducing core symptoms and boosting executive function.
Dozens of D.C.-area residents with Parkinson’s disease pedal their way to better health through free cycling classes at local YMCAs. Research shows cycling three times weekly may reduce symptoms by 35%, offering physical and emotional benefits.
L.A. County recorded 220 typhus cases in 2025, a record high, with fleas on rats, cats, and opossums as primary carriers. Health officials warn rising urban rat populations and climate shifts are worsening the spread.
A young couple in their mid-20s faces a growing rift over when to start a family after the fiancée reconnects with her estranged, narcissistic mother. Financial realities clash with emotional manipulation, forcing a reevaluation of shared life goals.
A University of Oulu study of 3,231 adults found irregular bedtimes doubled the risk of major cardiac events over a decade for those sleeping less than eight hours nightly. Regular sleep schedules may protect heart health by supporting circadian rhythms.
The CDC has paused testing for 31 infectious diseases, including rabies and Epstein-Barr virus, as part of a routine quality review launched in late 2024. The move coincides with leadership turmoil, mass layoffs, and staffing shortages that have limited after-hours support for state health departmen
A new study in BMC Psychology reveals that psychological resilience can prevent depressive symptoms from escalating into chronic social isolation among young adults. Researchers analyzed data from 776 Turkish participants, highlighting resilience as a critical barrier against hikikomori.
As menopause conversations surge online, women face aggressive marketing for supplements, gadgets and skincare, but physicians urge caution and evidence-based care. Experts say most products lack proof but many still try them before consulting doctors.
Los Angeles County reported a record 220 flea-borne typhus cases in 2023, hospitalizing 90% of patients as public health officials warn of a worsening outbreak linked to rat infestations and pet fleas. Health experts urge immediate preventative measures.
Respiratory syncytial virus is spreading later than usual this season, prompting 48 states to extend RSV immunization deadlines through April. Federal data shows test positivity at 7.5%, the highest in years, as health officials scramble to protect vulnerable infants.
MIT researchers have uncovered how the gut protein intelectin-2 strengthens the mucus barrier and directly neutralizes dangerous bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains like Staphylococcus aureus. This dual mechanism could lead to new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease and combat ant
Neuroscientists mapped the brain of a 37-year-old woman who can self-induce a transcendental visionary state without drugs. fMRI scans uncovered dramatic neural shifts—disconnecting sensory networks while amplifying cognitive control.
Tuberculosis cases in the U.S. have risen for three straight years, hitting 10,600 in 2024—the highest since 2013—with experts citing pandemic disruptions, travel resurgence, and undiagnosed latent infections. Global strains like drug-resistant TB complicate efforts.