Health

How one man dodged Alzheimer’s, plus ‘trans trend’ plunges at colleges  Fox NewsView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

‘Severe’ rare virus strain potentially spreading in LA County  SFGATE First locally acquired US case of more severe clade 1 mpox identified in California  CIDRAP Mpox strain that may be more severe appears to spread locally in U.S. for first time  CBS News California officials confirm 1st US case of severe mpox strain with no travel history  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News …

America’s seniors aren’t immune to the ongoing opioid epidemic. Among adults 65 and older, overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants — like cocaine and methamphetamines — have surged 9,000% in the last eight years, which matches rates among younger adults. That’s according to research from the American Society of Anesthesiologists, which was presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting …

Ibuprofen is a household name – the go-to remedy for everything from headaches to period pain. But recent research suggests this everyday drug might be doing more than easing discomfort. It could also have anti- cancer properties. As scientists uncover more about the links between inflammation and cancer, ibuprofen’s role is coming under the spotlight – raising intriguing questions about …

If you have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), there’s more than one way you might feel about it. It’s possible that getting diagnosed was the first time you’d ever heard of BPD. Or perhaps you learned about it on your own and brought it up to your therapist or doctor. The diagnosis might make sense to you, give …

If you often wake up tired, lose focus at work, or feel unusually low, your body might be missing something simple – Vitamin B12. This essential nutrient keeps your brain sharp, nerves healthy, and energy levels stable. Yet doctors say deficiency is far more common than most people realise, especially among vegetarians and older adults. Vitamin B12 deficiency and how …

There’s a common belief that a glass of wine a day may be good for your health — perhaps even protective for brain function. But a new, large-scale study firmly debunks that myth, showing that any amount of alcohol, even minimal, is associated with a heightened risk of dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of diseases that …

As the global population ages, more of us face frightening cognitive decline, personally or in our loved ones. More than 10 million new cases of dementia are recorded worldwide each year. But a study published in 2024 suggests as many as 13 percent of people diagnosed with dementia in the US may actually be misdiagnosed and left struggling with a …

How a Long Island Woman Was Diagnosed With Chikungunya  The New York Times New York confirms 1st locally acquired case of chikungunya virus in 6 years in US  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos New York health officials confirm state’s first locally acquired case of chikungunya virus  NBC News Officials Confirm Painful Mosquito-Borne Virus Back in U.S. After 6 Years  People.com …

An elderly woman’s x-ray revealed the bizarre treatment she had received decades earlier for the world’s deadliest disease.  The 86-year-old from Florida visited her doctor complaining of a burning pain in her chest and upper stomach, but she had no trouble breathing or any other respiratory issues. While she was treated for acid reflux, a condition that causes stomach acid to …