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Four people in Florida have died this year from bacterial infections that can cause “flesh-eating” wounds, the state’s health department reported this month. The culprit, the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, thrives in warm seawater. The deadly cases were seen in counties spread around Florida’s extensive coastline, from Bay County in the Panhandle and Hillsborough County, where Tampa is located, on the …

From low-carb ice cream to keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, the decades-old sweetener erythritol is everywhere. But new University of Colorado Boulder research shows the popular sugar substitute and specialty food additive comes with serious downsides, impacting brain cells in numerous ways that can boost risk of stroke. The study was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. “Our …

Nine thousand steps sound like an easy stroll on a sunny day. According to a massive analysis of wrist‑worn tracking data, that simple daily target could reduce cancer risk by roughly one‑sixth. The joint project by Oxford University and the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) combed through the movements of more than 85,000 adults born in the United Kingdom …

As the world continues to grapple with the rising tide of Alzheimer’s and age-related cognitive decline, researchers continue to explore everyday lifestyle choices and food items that can offer protection from this early cognitive decline, and among them is one surprisingly simple food item that is drawing attention from millions of people worldwide: An egg. A recent study published in …

Gut-healthy snacks like yogurt, citrus and nuts may help lower your risk of colon cancer. Gastroenterologist-approved foods like apples, watermelon and guacamole support digestion. A healthy diet can’t replace medical care, but it plays a key role in lowering chronic disease risk. Colon cancer rates are on the rise, especially for young adults, so it’s more important than ever to …

Colorectal cancer is no small deal, it’s the third most common cancer worldwide and the second biggest cause of cancer-related deaths. What’s even more alarming? Cases in people under 50 have been on the rise for at least the past 20 years, maybe even 30. That steady climb has experts seriously concerned. According to the latest numbers from IARC, around …

The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet often used for weight loss. This study suggests the keto diet may increase the risk of all cancers. Following an anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce the risk of cancer by lowering inflammation. Heart disease still holds the top spot for causes of death in the U.S., but cancer isn’t far behind, …

Millions taking a common painkiller could be unwittingly raising their risk of suffering from dementia and memory problems. That’s the warning from researchers in Ohio, who tracked people prescribed gabapentin – often sold under the brand name Neurontin – for more than a decade after their first dose. The study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal, concluded that …

Scientists have discovered that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may increase the risk of eye damage, leading to vision loss.  The new study specifically examined how the vaccine affected patients’ corneas, the clear front part of the eye that allows light to enter. In 64 people, scientists in Turkey measured changes in the cornea’s inner layer, called the endothelium, before taking the first Pfizer dose …

CNN  —  Police in Brazil swooped on the home and political headquarters of Jair Bolsonaro early Friday, searching the properties, ordering the former president to wear an electronic ankle tag, barring him from speaking to foreign officials or approaching embassies and prohibiting him from using social media. The restrictions, ordered by Brazil’s Supreme Court, were motivated by concerns that Bolsonaro …