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Newton-Wellesley Hospital's brain tumor investigation: New info on the 11 diagnosed nurses
An independent review confirmed no environmental link at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to the 11 brain tumor diagnoses among nurses, t
topicHow weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age
Recent research pinpoints the ideal strength training frequency for aging adults, while experts stress injury prevention and gradu
topicStray cat attacks 5 people, puppy in Polk County, tests positive for rabies
A rabid stray cat in Polk County attacked five people and a puppy before dying. Health officials confirm the cat tested positive f
topicThe protein craze: Are high-protein diets and supplements putting your liver at risk?
Experts warn excessive protein—especially from supplements—may strain the liver, though protein itself remains essential for healt
topicGlucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s: Study
A study links glucosamine—a common joint supplement—to accelerated cognitive decline and a 25% higher five-year mortality rate amo
topicInside Ebola country: NPR reports from eastern DR Congo's outbreak zone
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has spread to a crowded displacement camp, with confirmed deaths reported there. Total case
topicYou'd Never Guess This Subtle Sign Of A Stroke
Public health campaigns often miss subtle stroke symptoms that don’t fit the FAST framework, delaying critical care. New evidence
topicWhat to Do If You Find a Tick on Your Body, According to an Expert
Tick bites are rising across the U.S., with pets often the initial carriers. Experts emphasize calm removal and monitoring for sym
topicGlobal HIV prevention declined drastically after Trump aid cuts, U.N. finds
Global HIV prevention efforts have stalled sharply due to U.S. funding cuts and repressive policies, with PrEP access plunging and
topicThink a tick bit your dog or cat? Here are symptoms to look for
Tick-related illnesses in pets are driving record-high emergency visits this year, with nymphal ticks driving most cases. Owners s
topicPeople taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic started moving less
Multiple studies confirm users of GLP-1 weight-loss medications—including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound—reduce daily ste
topicHealth
The US is seeing a surge in unregulated peptide use for weight loss and cosmetic effects, despite warnings of unknown dangers. A U
topicWhat to know about alpha-gal syndrome as cases spike
Alpha-gal syndrome—a tick-borne allergy to red meat—is expanding rapidly in the U.S., with estimates suggesting hundreds of thousa
topicWhy existing vaccines won’t help this Ebola outbreak
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo involves the rare Bundibugyo species, for which no approved vaccine
topicScientists Warn a Popular Joint Supplement May Accelerate Your Risk of Cognitive Decline—Here's What to Know
Multiple studies now link glucosamine—a widely used joint supplement—to faster Alzheimer’s progression, increased dementia risk, a
topicStruggling With Brain Fog And Fatigue? You Might Be Lacking This 1 Essential Mineral.
Iron deficiency stands out as a leading yet underdiagnosed factor behind persistent fatigue and cognitive issues, particularly in
topicWhat to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
Alpha-gal syndrome, a severe red meat allergy triggered by tick bites, is spreading and now classified as a public health threat i
topicDogs and humans are more alike than we thought, study finds
Dogs and humans exhibit overlapping biological signals tied to aging, suggesting shared mechanisms that could speed up drug develo
topic7 sunscreen myths busted
Confirmed research debunks persistent sunscreen myths, including SPF effectiveness, absorption risks and skin tone protection. New
topicRecord increase in DRC Ebola cases raises death toll to 181
The DRC’s Ebola outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths, with a record 72 new in
topicKennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation
Angela Perryman, a Florida cruise passenger exposed to Andes hantavirus, remains in federal quarantine in Nebraska after a medical
topicConnecticut reports first measles case of 2026
Health officials report Connecticut’s first measles case this year, an unvaccinated adult in Hartford County who traveled internat
topicWorld's most infectious disease case found in California after they passed through super spreader hubs
California’s measles cases have already exceeded last year’s total as a highly infectious individual traveled through San Francisc
topicScientists found a surprising problem with sugar-free diets
Research increasingly shows that cutting sugar entirely from a diet can disrupt gut bacteria, increase inflammation, and impair bl