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US provides Ebola treatment for outbreak in Congo, bringing trials closer
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 8,728 total cases, including 4,205 deaths, according to the
topicCommon Sweetener Tied to Higher Stroke, Heart Risks
Laboratory tests show that the common sugar substitute erythritol alters human brain blood vessel cells, affecting biological proc
topicWhat is The Healthiest Type of Olive Oil? The No. 1 Pick with the Most Benefits
Olive oil remains a central focus for health-conscious shoppers seeking high-polyphenol extra virgin varieties. Produced by pressi
topicThe Best Diet For Brain Health Is Probably Not What You Think
Health and nutrition experts report that eating fiber-rich and brightly colored foods helps lower disease risk and aids cancer pre
topicInside the fight against mosquitoes spreading dengue fever in Florida
Florida faces a severe dengue fever outbreak with 485 total cases statewide in 2026, driven largely by Hillsborough County with 22
topicAlcohol-related cancer deaths in US have more than doubled over three decades
Annual cancer deaths in the United States linked to alcohol consumption climbed from 11,361 in 1990 to 23,126 in 2023, even as ove
topicInfant died of measles in Pennsylvania, coroner confirms
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,078 measles cases in 2026, marking the worst outbreak in the United States since the early 1990s. The
topicIs 1 Long Walk or Several Short Ones Better for Heart Health? Study Has Answer
A recent study indicates that lowering cardiovascular risk may demand higher exercise volumes than current official recommendation
Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
Research suggests that sugar consumption during the first 1,000 days of life may have a lasting impact on mental health, increasin
topicHow much preventive health screening should I be getting?
Preventive health screenings and routine check-ups remain vital for early detection, though patients continue to face obstacles su
topicEating Eggs Every Day Is Healthy
Daily egg consumption remains a subject of nutritional debate, with safety depending on the individual. While previous data sugges
topicConfirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 8,300 cases and 4,018 deaths. This is the fastest-growing Ebola
topicWhy we should all be getting more sun: new book
Current intelligence fails to identify any book that recommends increasing sun exposure for health benefits. Recent source materia
topic4 Supplements That Help Your Body Absorb Vitamin D
Maximizing vitamin D absorption requires specific strategies, such as consuming the supplement with a fat-containing meal, selecti
topicWhat to know about intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting functions as a popular method for weight management by restricting food intake to specific daily windows. The
topicNew Trigger for Alzheimer’s Disease May Have Been Found
Scientists have discovered that immune cells contributing to Alzheimer's-related brain damage may be activated in lymph nodes outs
topicEbola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 8,000 confirmed cases, with a case-fatality rate of approximat
topicThe Science of Fermented Food
Researchers have developed a single chemical number to measure the aroma complexity of Chinese baijiu, moving past subjective pane
topicHow to Get 25 Grams of Protein Every Day
Consumers attempting to reach daily protein milestones continue to navigate conflicting dietary guidance regarding eggs, which alt
topicNorth Carolina warns mobile petting zoo visitors of rabies exposure after baby goats test positive
Health officials in North Carolina are urging more than 200 people to receive rabies vaccines and treatments after four baby goats
topicEarly-onset cancers are on the rise. Knowing your family history is crucial.
Younger people in the United States face increasing cancer diagnosis rates, though researchers have not identified a cause. While
topicNew study reveals hidden risk of going sugar-free
Researchers from the German Center for Diabetes Research and the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke found that
topic3 common sleep habits may be tied to brain aging signs
Recent research connects brain aging and dementia risk to factors beyond sleep, including gut bacteria and residential location. A
topicThe Surprising Reason Swimming Could Be Better for Your Heart Than Running
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced his readiness to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Dec