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4 Myths about Alzheimer’s You Need to Stop Believing
Medical experts are addressing myths that cause delays in Alzheimer's and dementia diagnoses. These inaccurate beliefs often lead
topicNew oral GLP-1 drug delivers up to 12% weight loss in 36 weeks
A new oral GLP-1 medication has demonstrated weight loss of up to 12% over 36 weeks. Meanwhile, Medicare is launching a pilot prog
topicGLP-1 weight loss drugs may be misused by patients with eating disorders: Study
A JAMA Psychiatry study indicates that individuals with eating disorders may misuse GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegov
topicCervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine
A June 2026 Lancet study shows cervical cancer deaths among women under 25 in England have reached zero. The vaccine has prevented
topicGrand Rapids oncologist says experimental pancreatic cancer drug showing promise in trials offers hope
Clinical trials for an experimental pill called Daraxonrasib indicate improved survival rates for patients with advanced pancreati
topicThink 8 Hours of Sleep Is the Best for Your Cognitive Health? A New Study Suggests Otherwise
Recent studies suggest that sleep quality and specific stages may be more critical for dementia risk than total duration. While ge
topicMutant mice resistant to pest control found in Philly, its suburbs, and NYC. Are rats next?
Researchers found that house mice and Norway rats in several major cities are evolving to resist common rodenticides. Genetic muta
topicHow fast you should be able to walk a mile at every age
Most adults maintain an average walking speed between 3.0 and 3.5 mph. Slower paces correlate with an increased risk of mortality.
Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200
Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, resulting in 254 deaths. France reported its first case of the current
topicPeople who fall asleep with the television on aren't lazy or undisciplined — many learned in childhood that voices in another room meant the house was safe, and the nervous system still reads the equation the same way decades later
Many adults use television as a self-soothing tool to fall asleep. This behavior often stems from childhood associations where hea
topicNOAA identifies cause of death for Hawaiian monk seal found off Nanakuli
NOAA Fisheries confirmed that Hawaiian monk seal RH32, known as Ka‘ale, died from toxoplasmosis. The seal was recovered dead off t
topicUneven cerebellum aging may partly explain why some older adults stay mentally sharp
Research published in Nature Neuroscience indicates that different parts of the cerebellum age at varying rates. Greater cerebella
topicThe 9 Best Foods for Kidney Health, According to Experts
Proper nutrition supports kidney function and can slow the progression of kidney disease. Certain fruits, vegetables, and whole gr
topicRising number of cancer patients are skipping chemo and opting for ivermectin instead, analysis finds
Prescriptions for ivermectin among cancer patients rose 2.63-fold following a celebrity's suggestion of the drug as a cure on Joe
topicAs a physician, I have never been more concerned about rates of congenital syphilis
Medical experts report an alarming rise in congenital syphilis cases across the US, with specific spikes noted in Texas and severa
topicThree Las Vegas area ZIP codes report West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes
The Southern Nevada Health District identified the first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of the season in Clark County. Positi
topicAntibiotic cocktail made by soil bacteria can kill superbugs
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago discovered a gene megacluster in Streptomyces bacteria. This cluster produces a
topicWest Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 Minnesota counties - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Mosquitoes in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota counties tested positive for West Nile virus. Health officials report some of the highe
topicMeasles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn
Health officials are tracking a measles case involving a traveler who visited LAX and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel on June
topicWe Are Admittedly a Bit Startled by This Medical Case Report About Giving an Elderly Woman With Advanced Alzheimer's a Gigantic Dose of Psychedelic Mushrooms Just to See What Would Happen
An 80-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's disease showed temporary gains in speech, mobility, and bladder control after one h
topic‘Smaller doses of exercise are a miracle cure’: 14 expert tips to protect your joints
Health experts provide tips on protecting joints through specific exercise methods. Strategies include using smaller doses of acti
topicHealth clinic in St. Louis loses federal funding. CareSTL was already collapsing.
CareSTL Health is fighting to stay open after losing federal funding. The clinic provides medical services to low-income and unins
topicNOAA: Monk seal Ka‘ale’s death was caused by toxoplasmosis - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Federal wildlife officials determined that the Hawaiian monk seal known as Ka‘ale died from toxoplasmosis. The seal, also identifi
topicDrug overdoses in L.A County drop for third straight year. Here’s why
Accidental drug overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County fell for the third consecutive year in 2025. There were 2,298