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A growing body of observational evidence links coffee consumption with lower risks of several cancers, particularly hepatocellular and endometrial cancer, but experts caution that current data do not justify prescribing coffee as a cancer-prevention strategy.

A long-term analysis of nearly 160,000 US postmenopausal women found that brain and central nervous system cancer risk increased with higher residential radon concentrations, adding to limited evidence that radon may affect organs beyond the lung.

Glaukos has launched a keratoconus awareness campaign featuring NBA player Stephen Curry to improve recognition of disease symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of timely evaluation. The initiative focuses on education and public awareness rather than new clinical evidence.

The FDA approved updated 2026-2027 formulations of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines targeting the XFG variant, aligning with advisory committee recommendations for the upcoming vaccination season.

A report examining a celebrity-backed sports prediction campaign highlights concerns about increasing youth exposure to gambling-related marketing. The article connects growing gambling participation among adolescents and young adults with evidence linking gambling disorder to adverse mental health outcomes, including suicidality.

The American Academy of Pediatrics expanded its definition of children at high risk for severe RSV disease who should receive immunization before their second RSV season, adding several congenital, developmental, and prematurity-related conditions to existing eligibility criteria.