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Tick Bite Leaves Healthy Outdoorsman on Life Support After He Contracts Incurable Powassan Virus
John Reagan, a 66-year-old retired pharmacist from Concord, New Hampshire, is on life support after contracting the Powassan virus
topicImmune system may attack nervous system in some Long COVID patients
Research indicates some Long COVID patients possess antibodies that attack brain and nerve tissues. New studies show these patient
topicIs Protein Powder Bad For Your Long-Term Health?
Protein supplements and high-protein diets are marketed for muscle growth and satiety. Some evidence suggests these trends may lea
topicFish oil supplements may not prevent Alzheimer’s-related decline
A two-year study led by Hussein Yassine shows that omega-3 supplements do not improve memory or cognitive function in older adults
topicThe omega-3 supplement you take may not be helping your brain
A two-year study found that high-dose omega-3 supplements do not improve memory, cognition, or brain structure in older adults at
topicKnee Pain Suffered by Millions Can Be Eased Using New Non-Surgical Procedure
A minimally invasive outpatient procedure blocks abnormal blood vessels to reduce chronic knee pain. This treatment provides an al
topicThis Deadly and Entirely Preventable Disease Is On the Rise. Here's How You Can Stay Safe
A rare and potentially deadly tick-borne virus is spreading across the United States at a record pace. Health officials warn that
topicDementia Cases Climb, but We Aren't Powerless Against It
Dementia cases in the US are projected to double by 2060, but research suggests that individuals can take action to reduce their r
Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
One in five liver damage cases are connected to daily supplement use. A large review of 69 clinical trials involving over 153,000
topicIt’s now illegal in California, so why is this drug still available all over the Bay Area?
California officials have declared a common gas station drug illegal, though it remains available in Bay Area convenience stores.
topic2 Foods You Should Be Eating for Better Heart Health, According to Research
Recent reports identify specific foods that may protect the heart and lower blood pressure. Blueberries and wild blueberries are n
topicCommon plastic chemical linked to lifelong anxiety in new study
Research from ENDO 2026 indicates that prenatal DEHP exposure causes permanent anxiety in adult male rats. Separate studies link p
topicMedicare launches pilot program expanding access to GLP-1 drugs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge on July 1, 2026. This short-term demonstration pro
topicWe Asked a Dietitian What to Eat for Muscle Growth—One Food Stood Out
Registered dietitians emphasize the importance of protein for building and maintaining muscle and strength. Some experts suggest t
topicShingles vaccine may lower dementia risk, new study finds
Recent research suggests shingles vaccinations may reduce dementia risk by preventing brain inflammation. Studies indicate varying
topicTick that spreads meat allergy, flu-like symptoms has reached 3 Connecticut counties
Two invasive tick species, including the lone star tick, have entered three coastal Connecticut counties. These ticks can cause fl
topicRare Lyme disease-causing strain spreads to new state: What to know
A rare type of Lyme disease, Borrelia mayonii, was identified for the first time in New York. Simultaneously, the US is seeing a r
topicScientists Say We’ve Been Wrong About the Aging Brain
Recent studies suggest brain activity depends more on physical shape than wiring. Researchers also identified how a common protein
topicAussie mum's bowel cancer warning after dismissing key symptoms: 'Thought it was just old men'
Krystal Maeyke was diagnosed with terminal, stage 4 bowel cancer after experiencing symptoms she initially attributed to stress. H
topicAfrica can end Aids on its own terms. Will the world back us to finish the job?
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima urged African leaders at the 39th African Union summit to maintain political focus on HI
topicRisk of dying from cervical cancer before 30 'close to zero' after HPV vaccine rollout
A June 2026 Lancet study indicates women vaccinated at ages 12 to 13 have a "close to zero" risk of dying from cervical cancer bef
topicEbola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo & Uganda
The Bundibugyo virus outbreak continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. France reported its first confirmed ca
topic5 High-Fiber Fruits You Should Be Adding to Your Smoothies
Certain fruits provide essential fiber to support digestive health and the gut microbiome. Avocados, raspberries, kiwi, wild blueb
topicNEWSLETTER: Experimental first-in-class heart drug may also help heal kidneys
UCLA researchers created AD-NP1 to fix heart tissue by blocking a protein that stops repair. New data indicates the drug might als