Health
Study Estimates CTE Prevalence in Former NFL Players
New Boston University research suggests high rates of CTE in deceased NFL players, prompting experts to call for…
Inside the Growing Trend of Risky Rib Remodelling Surgery
Patients are increasingly undergoing painful rib-fracturing procedures to achieve a slim hourglass figure, sparking serious medical warnings from…
Training for a Marathon While Taking GLP-1 Drugs
As GLP-1 weight-loss medications gain popularity, endurance athletes are encountering significant challenges, from severe gastrointestinal side effects to…
How to increase daily vegetable intake despite declining crop nutrient levels
With recent findings showing crops contain fewer nutrients due to soil degradation, nutritionists explain simple and affordable ways…
US Measles Surge Threatens Regional Health Security
As the United States battles its largest measles outbreak since 2000, experts warn that declining vaccination rates and public distrust pose a significant risk to the…
Ebola Outbreak Spreads Across Four Countries Beyond Congo
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has expanded to four nations, with active transmission in some regions and concern over surveillance gaps.
Experimental Weight Loss Drugs Online: Hidden Dangers Revealed
A probe into accessible, unapproved weight-loss substances sold online reveals serious safety risks, including bacterial contamination and unknown chemical fillers.
UK Covid Inquiry Details Failings in Care Homes
A major inquiry report has detailed systemic failures in protecting care home residents and staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rapid Genetic Testing Breakthrough Saves Critically Ill Children
A new metagenomic test is helping doctors identify hidden, drug-resistant infections in intensive care, offering a critical diagnostic tool that has already saved lives.
NHS England Mandates Single-Sex Wards Based on Biological Sex
New health service guidance requires hospital wards and staff facilities to be organized by biological sex, reversing previous gender-identity policies.
Nutrition expert: Eat well 80% of the time
Christopher Gardner, Stanford nutrition professor and author of Food Sense, argues that healthy eating is less complicated than public perception suggests.
Pope Leo Recovering After Surgery to Remove Lung Cancer
Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery to remove an early-stage cancerous growth from his lung, with medical experts expressing optimism regarding his prognosis.
Pope Leo XIV’s Brother Battling Multiple Myeloma Amid Pontiff’s
As Pope Leo XIV recovers from surgery for lung cancer, his brother, Louis Prevost, is facing his own health battle against a recurring blood cancer.
FDA Reviews Deaths Linked to Bootleg Retatrutide Sales
Federal regulators are investigating two deaths possibly tied to illicit versions of the experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide, as reports of harmful side effects continue to climb.
Could Ditching Your Smartphone Actually Improve Your Life?
Visual artist August Lamm explains why she traded her smartphone for a flip phone in 2022 and how the shift has reclaimed her time and focus.
Dementia Fear Drives Surge in Shingles Vaccine Demand
Patients are increasingly seeking shingles vaccinations, hoping that the immunization against the painful rash might also offer protection against dementia.
Dermatologists Warn Against Risks of Viral ‘Glass Skin’ Trend
While social media promotes complex routines for a dewy glow, experts caution that layering excessive products can damage the skin's barrier and cause irritation.
Can Weight-Loss Drugs Curb Impulsive Spending and Gambling?
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 medications, used for weight management, might also help people resist addictive financial behaviors.
Russia Denies New Plague Reports as WHO Seeks Answers
Kremlin officials have dismissed claims of a second suspected pneumonic plague case, while the WHO demands transparency regarding the death of a Siberian research worker.
Coast Guard Ends Search for Missing Medical Jet Near
Authorities have suspended the search for a medical transport jet carrying six people that disappeared off the coast of Massachusetts early Saturday.
