Health

If Salmonella poisoning conjures thoughts of being deathly ill with an upset stomach from undercooked chicken or eggs, you’re not alone. Another type – Salmonella Dublin – is primarily associated with cattle and can cause more severe illness in people. Doctors see more bloodstream infections, longer hospital stays, and a higher risk of severe outcomes when this dangerous bacteria infects …

On a stormy Monday in March, 1827, the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven passed away after a protracted illness. Bedridden since the previous Christmas, he was ravaged by jaundice, his limbs and abdomen swollen, and every breath a struggle. As his associates sorted through personal belongings, they uncovered a document Beethoven had written a quarter of a century earlier – …

PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  Flashing stop signs were added to the problematic Onota Street intersection as a cost-effective way to reduce crashes.  The three-way stop is where Onota and Linden Streets intersect, and those traveling west on Linden Street are on an incline. The intersection is well-traveled and has two active businesses on it.  “We’ve all wanted it …

Summary: A new study of over 13,000 adults found that having a strong sense of purpose in life is linked to a reduced risk of dementia. Those with higher purpose were 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment, even when accounting for genetic risk and other factors. The effect was consistent across racial and ethnic groups and modestly delayed the …

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Diabetes Risk, Study Shows  The New York Times Type 2 diabetes prevented with adherence to Mediterranean diet and exercise  CNN THIS popular diet, plus calorie control, can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes  Times of India Mediterranean diet and exercise cut diabetes risk by nearly one-third, even without much weight loss, study finds  ABC News Low-Cal Mediterranean Diet Plus Exercise …

ST. GEORGE — Two school-aged children in Washington County have tested positive for measles, according to the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. The children’s schools have been notified of potential exposure — school started on Aug. 11 in Washington County — as have parents of students who attend the schools, a statement from the health department says. All unvaccinated children …

Testing your physical abilities could reflect how healthy your brain is. A doctor shared a 10-second standing test to predict your risk of dementia(Image: Getty) A neurologist has revealed a straightforward 10-second test that could indicate risk of dementia, highlighting “early dysfunction” in certain brain areas. Dementia is a syndrome characterised by a group of symptoms related to the ongoing …

By EMILY JOSHU STERNE, US SENIOR HEALTH REPORTER Published: 00:30, 26 August 2025 | Updated: 00:44, 26 August 2025 It’s a drink most people enjoy every day. But consuming it while taking common antibiotics may raise the risk of being sickened by deadly bacteria. Researchers from three countries evaluated nearly 100 chemical substances and how they interacted with E. coli, a …

The plague, aka the Black Death, made a reappearance in California last week after it infected a South Lake Tahoe resident. The person contracted the rare and dangerous disease after being bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area, according to El Dorado County health officials. The patient is recovering at home. Most people associate …

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A surge in infections from the rare and deadly flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has claimed five lives in Florida this year, as cases have soared to 20 in just a matter of weeks, with one now in Martin County, as confirmed by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). FDOH reported that, so far in …