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Flesh-eating bacteria left Cambridgeshire mother in two-week coma
A Cambridgeshire woman spent two weeks in a coma after contracting a flesh-eating bacterial infection. Survivors and medical resea
topicThis Is How Often To Move Your Body if You Want To Live Longer
New research confirms that both structured exercise and light daily activity are critical for longevity. A weekly balance of stren
topicExperts probe 'shock' arrival of mosquito virus in Scotland
The mosquito-borne Usutu virus, previously limited to Africa and southern Europe, has now been detected in Scotland’s blackbird po
topicThis 1 Little Symptom Is The Most Commonly Missed Warning Sign Of Dementia
Research and medical experts agree that one specific early sign of dementia is frequently missed by patients and caregivers alike.
topicOur eyes age too: Here’s how to reduce the risks of four common eye conditions
Aging increases the risk of eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration that can lead to blindness. Most cas
topicTeen Hospitalized for Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Swimming with Siblings in Florida
A 17-year-old boy remains hospitalized in critical condition after a minor scratch from swimming in Florida’s Niceville park devel
topicA Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death
Genetic analysis confirms the oldest evidence of plague, dating to 5,500 years ago in Siberia, where it devastated hunter-gatherer
topicAlzheimer’s Disease Symptoms Women Over 50 Should Never Ignore—Plus Risks You Can Lower Today
Women face higher Alzheimer’s risk than men, with early symptoms often overlooked. New research links midlife tau and amyloid bloo
topicThis exercise 'sweet spot' is linked to greater longevity
A Harvard-led study of 147,000 adults confirms 90–120 minutes of weekly resistance exercise cuts overall mortality risk by 13%, wi
topicOldest evidence of a plague outbreak found in prehistoric graves, rewriting the disease’s history
Scientists have identified the earliest known plague outbreak in hunter-gatherer graves near Lake Baikal, Siberia, dating to rough
topic5 ways to boost your gut health by eating more fermented foods
Fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and kefir are proven to improve gut microbiome diversity, reduce inflammation, and aid blood
topicHealth officials warn of possible measles exposure at SFO, San Jose locations
Health officials have linked a measles case to San Francisco International Airport and a San Jose location, warning visitors from
topicTeen fights flesh-eating bacteria he got while swimming at park with siblings
Joziah Thompson, 17, was hospitalized after a minor scratch from swimming turned into a *Vibrio vulnificus* infection requiring mu
topicThe Best Breakfast to Eat If You're Trying to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol
Research-backed breakfasts to lower LDL cholesterol include high-fiber, low-cost meals requiring no cooking. Queen Camilla’s daily
topicHow weight lifting can help you stay healthier as you age
Strength training is a proven way to reverse muscle loss, improve balance, and reduce chronic disease risk after 50. Experts empha
topicThe protein craze: Are high-protein diets and supplements putting your liver at risk?
Experts confirm excessive protein—especially from supplements—can strain the liver, though protein itself remains vital. Concerns
topicOpen letter to leaders of G7, G20, BRICS and all nations on finalizing the WHO Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex
The WHO and Brazil’s President Lula have issued an open letter calling on G7, G20, BRICS, and all nations to finalize the Pathogen
topicDeadly ‘fox tapeworm’ linked to lethal disease detected in West Coast wildlife
The parasitic tapeworm *Echinococcus multilocularis*—known as the fox tapeworm—has been detected in wild animals along the U.S. We
topic5 Daily Exercises That Reverse Aging Better Than Gym Workouts After 60
Experts agree that targeted daily exercises—focusing on resistance, mobility, and balance—can reverse aging effects better than tr
topicConnecticut Confirms First Measles Case Of 2026
Connecticut health officials confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2026 in an unvaccinated adult from Hartford County. The p
topicMeasles case detected at SFO days before World Cup start
A Santa Clara County resident infected with measles traveled through San Francisco International Airport and multiple San Jose loc
topicDRC reports record number of Ebola cases in a single day as outbreak hits 1-month mark
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases and
topicThe Link Between Vitamin C And Brain Health Just Got Even Clearer
New research confirms higher vitamin C in blood plasma is linked to greater gray matter volume and stronger brain connectivity in
topicInside Ebola country: NPR reports from eastern DR Congo's outbreak zone
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has expanded into a new health zone in Ituri province, with 119 suspected cases and 32 reco