Health

More than 40% of U.S. adults are considered obese. That’s according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But doctors and health experts say there are different types of fat. Some are more dangerous than others, so it’s important to know what type you’re carrying around. Subcutaneous fat is the type just beneath the skin that you can pinch. …

Case of brain-eating amoeba confirmed in South Carolina, officials say  WLTX Deadly ‘brain-eating amoebas’ live in NC waters: Here’s where, how to avoid them, more  The Asheville Citizen Times Louisiana waters may contain brain-eating amoebas. What to know and how to avoid infections  Shreveport Times Department of Public Health confirms case of brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina  WIS News 10 Source link

Americans exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ have up to a 31 percent higher risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.  Researchers from Mount Sinai looked at the link between polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – found in everything from non-stick cookware to food packaging to tap water – and the incidence of type 2 diabetes, which affects up to 35 million Americans. Past …

Here’s something that will make you lose just a bit more faith in humanity—or at least reach for some hand wipes. New research shows that even in hospitals, a substantial number of people aren’t bothering to wash their hands. Scientists from the University of Surrey in England led the study, installing sensors near hospital toilet and sink pipes to keep …

Pancreatic cancer continues to pose one of the greatest challenges in global cancer treatment. Known for its aggressive nature and resistance to therapy, it carries a grim five-year survival rate of less than 10%. Early detection remains rare, and by the time most cases are diagnosed, the disease has already spread, making surgical options limited and chemotherapy less effective. In …

Obesity Prediction Could Be Guided by Genetic Risk Scores  The New York Times A genetic test could predict the odds of obesity, allowing for early interventions  NBC News Polygenic prediction of body mass index and obesity through the life course and across ancestries  Nature New tool can predict which children are likely to become obese  The Independent Genetic test predicts obesity in childhood  Medical Xpress …

If you’ve ever visited Florida, particularly Disney World or Universal Orlando, you might not be super aware of some of the dangers you could find in the state. Warning signs at Disney World Sure, you might see signs occasionally warning you not to swim in bodies of water with alligator warnings. Or you might see articles that occasionally warn you …

Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar. But new research suggests this widely used sweetener may be quietly undermining one of the body’s most crucial protective barriers – with potentially serious consequences for heart health and stroke risk. A recent study from the University of Colorado suggests erythritol …

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-N.M., speaks in favor of reauthorizing the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act in 2024. The legislation, which will benefit people sickened by radiation exposure in uranium mining and nuclear weapons testing, was included in the budget bill President Trump signed on July 4, 2025. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call …

Texas is usually known for its wide-open spaces and big, beautiful sunsets, but it’s also becoming an unexpected hotspot for a much tinier, and more sinister problem- ticks. Lyme disease cases are being reported across the state at an alarming rate, prompting concern among health officials. From the backyard to hiking trails, Texans are being chomped on by ticks, and …