Health

BLACKFOOT, Idaho – When Scott Hancock died of cancer in May, his wife Colleen knew his story was much more than a date of birth and a date of death. “If Scott had written his own obituary, it would have been simple: Born November 18, 1946 – Died May 18, 2025,” said Colleen. “I asked him, ‘What about the dash?’ …

Every summer, gardeners look forward to harvesting juicy, ripe tomatoes straight from the vine. But after all your hard work cultivating a delicious crop, imagine how disappointing it is to pop a tomato into your mouth and taste … nothing. This problem is more common than you might think and can happen due to several issues, such as overwatering and …

Two Queens residents contracted West Nile Virus, marking New York City’s first human cases in 2025, the health department said Friday. Officials also said the virus was also detected in blood donations from two other individuals, one residing in Brooklyn and the other on Staten Island. However, neither donor “met the criteria to be considered a case,” once interviewed, health …

Berkeley High School students arrive on campus in a 2021 file photo. Credit: Kelly Sullivan Just a week after Berkeley Unified students and educators went back to school, officials said Thursday that COVID-19 cases have been documented at “a few” local schools, including at Berkeley High where cases have occurred through contact with sick students.  California is again experiencing an …

A Hudson County resident with measles could have exposed other riders while traveling recently on several NJ Transit trains, the state Health Department announced Friday. Anyone who traveled on these transit line during the dates and times could have been exposed to measles and should monitor for symptoms that could appear as late as Sept. 11, health officials said: NJ …

Playful Kitten ‘Bullies’ Big Malinois Who Doesn’t Stand a Chance  PetHelpful Source link

A major study suggests that beetroot juice may lower blood pressure in older adults by shifting the balance of bacteria in the mouth. Credit: Shutterstock Beetroot juice changed oral bacteria in older adults, lowering blood pressure. The results highlight dietary nitrate as a potential tool for healthier aging. The ability of nitrate-rich beetroot juice to lower blood pressure in older …

Why US has a veto on what India can (and can’t) buy with its dollars  Times of India Why the ban on betting apps will stoke, not stop, money laundering  Times of India Source link

These roll-ups are ready in 15 minutes, perfect for a last-minute lunch.  Cucumbers are a hydrating vegetable to support overall health.  Dill upgrades the cream cheese mixture by adding fresh flavor. These Turkey, Cucumber & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups are a protein-packed lunch that’s fresh, flavorful and comes together in just minutes. Tender slices of deli turkey combine with crunchy cucumber …

You might expect that with age comes a natural progression of brain degeneration, but new research shows that this might not be the case for all regions of the brain. A new analysis of mouse and human brains suggests that some parts of the somatosensory cortex – the part of the brain that processes sensory information – aren’t just exempt …