To the long list of the benefits of physical activity, researchers have just added one more thing: a greater ability to handle pain. A recent study published in the journal...
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Respiratory virus spiked as COVID, RSV cases fell, agency data shows
Health officials reported that cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) spiked this spring as COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases fell. National data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Read MoreFirst new ‘quit-smoking’ drug in 20 years shows promising results in US trial: ‘Hope and excitement’
A new drug may be on the horizon to help people kick the world’s deadliest habit. Achieve Life Sciences, Inc., a Seattle, Washington-based pharmaceutical company, has announced positive results from...
Read MoreIowa woman, 27, has 99% chance of developing dementia: ‘I needed to know’
Alyssa Nash, 27, of Northern Iowa, is a healthy, energetic young woman with a bright smile and a deep love for her family. She enjoys ceramics, painting and working as...
Read MoreMaine health officials confirm first Powassan virus death, case this year
Health officials in Maine have reported the first identified Powassan virus case and death this year. The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the fatal case in a...
Read MoreMonkeypox: WHO says no longer global health emergency
Monkeypox (mpox), an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, is no longer an international emergency following an outbreak last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced. During a...
Read MoreWhite House announces new funding for teen mental health crisis: ‘Will help save lives’
As millions of Americans, particularly our young people, continue to struggle with worsening mental health challenges, the White House announced on Thursday — the National Day of Mental Health Action...
Read MoreCDC issues alert for new mpox (monkeypox) cases in Chicago
Just a few days after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the end of the mpox (formerly monkeypox) international emergency, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has...
Read MoreWhy a cancer patient decided to become a nurse after her own treatment
INSPIRED TO SUPPORT – After nurses helped save her life, an Ohio woman decided to become one of them. Continue reading… EARLY PREVENTION – Updated breast cancer recommendations call for...
Read MoreNurses inspire Ohio woman who beat cancer to become one of them: ‘We need people like her’
Nurses have been shown to improve patient outcomes in terms of health, recovery and satisfaction in numerous studies — but in some cases, they also make a personal impact on...
Read MoreWHO downgrades coronavirus pandemic, no longer a global emergency
The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency, marking a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies...
Read MoreThese high school students are racing to find faster brain cancer treatments
HUMAN INTELLIGENCE – Meet the two teenagers (and a few others) who are using AI tech to tackle deadly glioblastoma. Continue reading… BE WELL – Here’s the one easy thing...
Read MoreSurgeon general releases advisory calling for improved social connection
As part of the federal government’s initiatives to improve mental health care, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy in Washington, D.C., has released an advisory titled “Our Epidemic of...
Read MoreWHO, Gates Foundation seek to reverse decline in routine childhood vaccinations
The World Health Organization is working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other not-for profit organizations and agencies to reverse a pandemic-driven decline in routine childhood vaccinations. The...
Read MoreIn Alzheimer’s study, sleeping pills are shown to reduce signs of disease in the brain
Sleep difficulties are a common complaint among those living with Alzheimer’s disease — and experts say those challenges often start well before the diagnosis. In a recent study published in...
Read MoreRichard Lewis diagnosed with late-onset Parkinson’s disease: ‘Luckily, I got it late in life’
Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, 75, recently announced in a Twitter video that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease two years ago. “I started walking a little stiffly, I was...
Read MoreSecret of keeping the brain young? Learn to play a musical instrument, says new study
A new study has found that learning to play a musical instrument could be the secret to keeping our brains young. Scientists connected to the new study also shared a...
Read MoreMost seniors in America can’t afford nursing homes or assisted living, study finds
As many as 80% of aging adults in America lack the financial resources to pay for two years of nursing home care or four years of an assisted living community....
Read MoreAI-powered mental health diagnostic tool could be the first of its kind to predict, treat depression
As the world of artificial intelligence blooms, some players in the health care industry are looking to make a major difference in public health. HMNC Brain Health — a Munich,...
Read MoreFDA approves first fecal transplant pill made from healthy bacteria found in human waste
U.S. health officials on Wednesday approved the first pill made from healthy bacteria found in human waste to fight dangerous gut infections — an easier way of performing so-called fecal...
Read MoreCarbon monoxide cases are on the rise: Here’s what you need to know
SILENT KILLER – A mom shares her son’s near-death experience with carbon monoxide poisoning. Continue reading… BE WELL – Catch skin cancer warning signs early with self-exams. Continue reading… AI...
Read MoreOutbreak of Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria infects 31 patients at Seattle hospital
A bacterial outbreak at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, Washington, has infected a total of 31 patients, according to a press release on the hospital’s website. Four of the...
Read MoreFlorida medical tech company launches novel AI test for prostate cancer therapy
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the U.S., with an expected 288,000 cases and 34,700 deaths expected in 2023, per the American Cancer...
Read MoreWith Biden as oldest US president in re-election bid, health experts call for ‘complete transparency’
When President Joe Biden announced his plans to run for a second term this week, he reignited the debate about his advanced age and the capacity of individuals of that...
Read MoreMild winter could mean an uptick in ticks, Lyme disease across the US
After a mild winter in the U.S., will there be an uptick in ticks this year? Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out....
Read MoreMelatonin gummies found to contain potentially dangerous levels of the hormone: study
Melatonin has soared in popularity as a treatment for insomnia and jet lag, with adults five times likelier to use it in 2018 compared to 2000, per the nonprofit National...
Read MoreStudents use AI technology to find new brain tumor therapy targets — with a goal of fighting disease faster
Glioblastoma is one of the deadliest types of brain cancer, with the average patient living only eight months after diagnosis, according to the National Brain Tumor Society, a nonprofit. Two...
Read MoreNevada children have experienced rare brain infections and abscesses as CDC investigates
After cases of brain abscesses in children reportedly tripled last year in southern Nevada, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating potential reasons for the spike. Dr....
Read MoreBe well: Floss your teeth daily for better heart health
Less plaque, fewer cavities and healthier gums may be the more obvious benefits of flossing your teeth — but did you know it could also lower your risk of heart...
Read MoreChatGPT found to give better medical advice than real doctors in blind study: ‘This will be a game changer’
When it comes to answering medical questions, can ChatGPT do a better job than human doctors? It appears to be possible, according to the results of a new study published...
Read MoreDog flu adapts in the direction of being able to infect humans, Chinese study says
Dog flu has shown adaptations that allow the virus to recognize a human-like receptor, according to a Chinese study, possibly indicating it may be closer to infecting humans. A receptor...
Read MoreWildfires may threaten inpatient health care facilities in many California counties, study says
As Californians look forward to the summer to enjoy the sunny weather and blue waters, they are now accustomed to something else lurking in the background: the threat of wildfires....
Read MoreOzempic, Wegovy and all those crazy, vivid dreams: Is there a connection?
If you’ve taken Ozempic for weight loss or Wegovy for diabetes management, you may have noticed some of the more common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and loss...
Read MoreADHD numbers climbing dramatically in the U.S., especially among women, says new study
The number of people diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is climbing steadily in the U.S. — especially among women, a new study found. While cases have risen across all...
Read MoreCOVID vaccine nasal spray shows strong immune response in study: ‘Could be a game changer’
A new study has shown promising results for a nasal COVID-19 vaccine, according to researchers at the Institute of Virology at Freie Universität Berlin in Germany. When two doses of...
Read MoreMom with MS leans on her son, a teenager, for caregiving
‘WE’RE A TEAM’ – Meet the 14-year-old who cares for his mom full-time. Continue reading… COVID VAX NASAL SPRAY – Study has health experts feeling hopeful. Continue reading… ADHD RISING...
Read MoreCan heart failure risk show up on a smartwatch? It’s possible, study says
Today’s smartwatches go far beyond checking time and texts. They can track an array of health information, including calories burned, step counts, sleep quality and even heart rate. Now, a...
Read MoreAsthma and eczema could increase risk of osteoarthritis, study finds
People who have asthma or eczema could be at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis, a new study from Stanford University has found. Additionally, researchers postulate that existing allergy medications...
Read MoreAI and heart health: Machines do a better job of reading ultrasounds than sonographers do, says study
Artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially do a better job of screening for heart health than trained sonographers. This is the finding of a study from the Smidt Heart Institute and...
Read MoreMarburg virus: CDC warns US public health officials of Ebola-like disease
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a warning about the rare Ebola-like Marburg virus Thursday, advising American public health officials and doctors to be on the...
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