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Summary: Women are nearly twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a disparity that can’t be fully explained by longevity alone. Researchers are exploring biological differences, focusing on X chromosome-linked genes and hormonal shifts like menopause. Declines in estrogen during menopause may leave the brain more vulnerable to the tau protein tangles that drive cognitive decline. Understanding these …

‘Ticks EVERYWHERE?’: Sightings and bites in the D.C. region heighten worries  The Washington Post ER visits for tick bites near record levels this summer across US  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Tick cases triple in Wisconsin. SSM health expert shares how to prevent getting bit  WMTV 15 NEWS Tick-related emergency room visits have doubled: Cleveland Clinic physician  FOX 8 News …

Pennsylvania health officials are on alert after testing identified West Nile virus in mosquitoes living there.  The mosquitoes were collected came from Wilkinsburg, Schenley Park, Mt. Washington, Beltzhoover, Mt. Oliver, and Hazelwood, areas around Pittsburgh.  While no infections have been detected in Pennsylvania in people, the virus has cropped up in 14 states already.  Health officials across the US, including …

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The U.S. has reported more measles cases in the first half of this year than in any full year since 1992, raising concerns that the country could lose its measles elimination status and undo a 25-year public health victory amid declining vaccine rates. But exactly what does that risk mean and how close is it to really happening? The World …

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: My mother was prescribed HCTZ for high blood pressure. Her potassium and sodium levels had not been tested in three years, although she saw her doctor for yearly checkups. She ended up in the hospital for three days due to incredibly low sodium levels. At the time, the area was in a heat wave with very high …

After centuries of mapping the human body in ever-finer detail, scientists are still making discoveries. Here we are, in 2025, and a previously unknown cellular structure that could be vital to our health has just been added to the anatomy books. The membrane-bound organelle appears to play a huge role in helping cells sort, discard, and recycle their contents. It’s …

A person has died from pneumonic plague in Coconino county, Arizona, the first such death there since 2007 – though officials are saying the death is unrelated to a recent die-off of prairie dogs in the area that may also be plague-related. Health officials in Coconino county, which incorporates part of the Grand Canyon national park and lies north of …

Chronic pain can be a debilitating experience. A common medication used to manage the condition may come with its own serious dangers, however. Recent research finds an upsetting link between the drug gabapentin and a higher risk of dementia. Scientists at Case Western Reserve University led the study, which examined the medical records of people with chronic low back pain. …

Mango, often dubbed the “king of fruits,” is a sweet, juicy tropical fruit enjoyed around the world. But for people with diabetes, who must watch their carbohydrate and sugar intake closely, the natural sugar content in mango raises important questions: Is it safe to eat? Can it be part of a balanced diet? And what does the research say? Can …