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Most Women Are Concerned About Heart Disease—but Miss This Early Sign
Heart disease can occur without classic chest pain, often leading to delayed diagnoses in women. Common warning signs include shor
topicOne Protein May Prevent Brain Process Linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine identified that the tubulin protein stops the clumping of tau and alpha-synuclein. This p
topicHow to recognize signs of a stroke and act as soon as possible
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Rapid identification of symptoms through the FAST test is critical to
topicCancer patients are choosing ivermectin over chemo, and doctors are concerned
Doctors are fighting a disinformation epidemic as patients claim the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin treats cancer. Medical experts
topicSix-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well'
The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 300 people. France reported its first case in a doctor
topicWomen’s Brains May Be More Vulnerable to Dementia Risk Factors Than Scientists Realized
Certain risk factors have a disproportionately larger impact on the cognition of women. New data suggests women with Parkinson's d
topicInside the push to keep RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda alive
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a new charter for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to maintain his appo
topicThe Actual Benefits of Intermittent Fasting, According to Experts
Intermittent fasting is a dietary regimen that alternates between eating and fasting periods. It is used for weight loss and to im
AI solves 18 medical mysteries in ‘total game changer’ for patients
Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital used OpenAI's o3 model to diagnose 18 children with rare genetic diseases. These cases h
topicFirst West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes reported in three Las Vegas ZIP codes
Health officials report the first positive West Nile virus tests in mosquitoes for the season in Clark County. Positive samples we
topic'Flesh-eating' bacteria threat spreads on Europe's beaches as seas warm
Warming ocean temperatures are driving the spread of Vibrio bacteria on European beaches. Spain has closed several beaches in resp
topic5 ways to boost your gut health by eating more fermented foods
Fermented foods such as kefir, kimchi, yogurt, and sauerkraut support gut health. These foods provide probiotics that can improve
topicDoctor debunks 'nature's Ozempic' gelatin trend going viral on social media
A homemade gelatin drink marketed as a cheap alternative to GLP-1 drugs has gone viral on social media. Doctors and dietitians war
topicPopular weight-loss drugs linked to unexpected male fertility benefit
Research presented at the Endocrine Society annual meeting in Chicago suggests GLP-1 medications may improve male fertility in obe
topicWith Mass. cutting weight loss drug coverage, patients scramble to afford prescriptions
Massachusetts is cutting insurance coverage for weight loss medications, leaving low-income Medicaid recipients to pay out of pock
topicYou Can Do Something About Your Dementia Risk
Research indicates that specific diets and habits can reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Anti-inflammatory and plant-based eati
topicThis emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) is an emerging minimally invasive procedure for chronic knee pain and osteoarthritis. It aims
topicFrance Identifies Its First Case of Ebola
France has identified its first case of Ebola in a doctor who recently returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Repu
topicA lethal virus has been found among Utah’s wild rabbits. Here’s what to know.
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, specifically RHDV-2, has been detected in Summit and Tooele counties. This highly infectious viral dis
topicMutating mice becoming growing problem in Philadelphia, Rutgers researchers say
Researchers at Rutgers University found that house mice in Northeast urban areas are developing genetic mutations to survive commo
topicMutating mice becoming growing problem in New York City, Rutgers researchers say
Researchers at Rutgers University found that urban mice in the Northeast are mutating to survive common rodenticides. A study publ
topicTaking A Break? Study Finds Why Many GLP-1 Users Stop And Restart Their Medication
Users of GLP-1 medications often experience a plateau in weight loss. Many patients stop and restart treatment due to weight regai
topicNon-Statin Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol That Doctors Actually Recommend
LDL cholesterol can be lowered through dietary changes, supplements, or prescription medications. Some lifestyle adjustments and h
topicNurse told cancer patient illness was caused by covid vaccinations
Penny Ann Senner was stripped of her nursing registration for telling a chemotherapy patient that Covid vaccinations caused their