Health

It’s a familiar scene: a doting pet parent lovingly feeding their rescue dog a bowl of grain-free kibble—then later that evening, slicing into a filet mignon with equal satisfaction. Or the proud “chicken mom” who goes viral for knitting sweaters for her backyard hens…while ordering spicy wings from Uber Eats. These aren’t outliers—they’re all of us, to some degree. You …

Sports Trump Wants Pro Sports Teams To Follow His Playbook What’s going on: The Washington Commanders rebranded themselves in 2022 after retiring their old name — the Redskins — following years of criticism that it was racist and derogatory toward Native Americans. Now, President Donald Trump wants to turn back the clock. On Sunday, he posted on Truth Social that …

Health experts are sounding the alarm over the rise of a deadly insect-borne disease following America’s first death from the virus this year. An unnamed individual in Maricopa County, Arizona, was diagnosed with West Nile Virus, which is becoming more prevalent in the US due to a warming climate.  They were among the one percent of patients who develop a severe …

The human heart plays a crucial role in the overall functioning of the body. Hence, it also calls for extra care. Addressing the same, health and wellness expert Dimple Jangda recently talked about it in a reel on Instagram, where she focused on top foods for heart health that can help reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. In her post, she mentioned …

World Brain Day was initiated by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), marking the organization’s foundation day which now sees a worldwide participation from doctors, scientists, policymakers, patient advocates and individuals from across the globe. Each year, World Brain Day is celebrated with a specific theme imparting a conscious effort to understand the importance of neurological care. This year the …

Olive oil, rich in antioxidants and healthy fats, may lower heart disease risk by up to 30%. Legume-based pasta is high in fiber and protein, helping lower cholesterol and support heart health. Oats contain fiber and plant sterols that support healthy cholesterol and weight management. Your heart pumps over 2,000 gallons of blood per day, delivering oxygen and nutrients to …

Few foods are more villainized than the ultra-processed, undergoing rounds of ingredient extraction, emulsifying, and additive and preservative infusion. But not all ultra-processed foods are created equal. Health experts are urging Americans to give faux meat a chance, citing lower risks of heart disease and a better carbon footprint. Plant-forward diets, including the doctor-endorsed Mediterranean diet, are lauded for their …

A dwarf sand adder snake – credit Arno Moller, Unsplash Hundreds of potential antibiotics have been discovered in snake and spider venom thanks to AI. A screening of global venom libraries, powered by artificial intelligence uncovered dozens of “promising” new drug candidates. AI has already been used to complete screenings of plant compounds and existing drugs in search of potential …

Death from brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina confirmed. Doctor explains ways to lower risks of getting illness  WLTX Patient died from brain-eating amoeba in SC, hospital says  WIS News 10 Infection caused by brain-eating amoeba confirmed in South Carolina  WBTV Brain-eating amoeba death confirmed in SC Midlands, health officials say  The State Patient died of brain-eating amoeba in South Carolina, Columbia children’s hospital confirms  WLTX …

A growing number of Aussie households are falling victim to a trifecta of nasty viruses as cases of influenza, Covid and RSV skyrocket across the country. More than 50,000 flu cases were detected in the first two weeks of July, with cases the highest in NSW (17,112), followed by Victoria (9,991) and Queensland (6,620). Covid and RSV cases were sitting …