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US reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China Cases linked to the NB.1.8.1 variant have been reported in arriving international travelers at airports in California, Washington state, Virginia and the New York City area, according to records uploaded by the CDC's airport testing partner Ginkgo Bioworks ...
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Virginia reports second 2025 case of measles Virginia's second case of measles this year was reported on Friday by the state health department in a teenager who had recently traveled outside the United States and comes from the state's northwest region. Measles, a highly contagious disease, ...
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Measles cases reach 1046 in US as infections confirmed in 30 states: CDC Measles cases have reached 1,046 as the virus continues spreading across the United States, according to data updated Friday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cases have been confirmed in 30 states including Alaska, Arkansas, ...
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ASCO 2025 Briefing: Advances in Breast, Lung, and Obesity-Linked Cancers In one of the most widely anticipated studies, researchers presented data showing that GLP-1 receptor agonists, which are widely used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, may also reduce cancer risk. 1.
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US measles total reaches 1046 cases The United States' measles total grew by 22 more cases this week, a slowing pace but similar to the week before, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest update. So far, 1,046 cases have been reported from 31 ...
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Julia Bradbury praises breast cancer study Television presenter Julia Bradbury has said a new study which concluded women with very dense breasts should be offered additional scans "could not come soon enough". The 54-year-old, who was best known for presenting BBC One's Countryfile, ...
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Vitamin D May Slow Biological Aging and Help You Live Longer Researchers say maintaining the length of telomeres may help slow some aspects of biological aging. Telomere length is an important component of healthy aging, but the role vitamin D can play isn't yet certain.
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3 takeaways from a cardiologist and 'SuperAgers' researcher on how to live longer and healthier Dr. Eric Topol, author of Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity, points to the key lessons for healthy aging. Courtesy of Scripps Research Translational Institute.
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World animal health group advocates for more vaccination as bird flu hits Brazil PARIS — Vaccinating animals more widely could help stop the spread of deadly diseases, protect public health and keep global trade flowing, the head of the World Organisation for Animal Health said as bird flu disrupts Brazilian poultry exports.
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Bat found in Boulder home tests positive for rabies, Boulder County Public Health officials say Health officials said the finding is a reminder that rabies season has begun and residents should take care to protect themselves, their families and their pets. Prev Next. Watch the latest Denver 7+ Colorado News headlines any time.
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Measles cases in Texas rise by six to 728, state health department says Of these, 96% of cases were in patients who were unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status. The CDC count does not reflect the latest data from Texas. Measles is a highly contagious airborne infection that can cause serious complications, such as ...
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South Florida sees second case of measles as US outbreak continues. What to know The newest case was confirmed to be a child who is less than 5 years old and contracted the virus outside the United States, according to the Florida Department of Health's Reportable Diseases Frequency Report. It was reported in April, and no other ...
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Rare cancer gene found in sperm donor sparks European regulatory concerns A case in which a sperm donor was later found to be carrying a cancer-causing pathogenic variant in his gametes has highlighted the problems of regulating gamete donation at European and international level, the annual conference of the European ...
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Energy Drinks and Blood Cancer; Groups Slam MAHA Report; FDA Warns of Falsified Data Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Also please note that in observance of the upcoming holiday, Morning Break will not publish on Memorial Day and will resume Tuesday, May 27. Researchers linked taurineopens in a new tab or ...
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St. George's growth is kicking up the fungus that causes valley fever (David Condos | KUER) Infectious disease specialist Ginamarie Foglia stands next to Dry Wash in Ivins, Utah, May 6, 2025. This is one of dozens of sites in Washington County where researchers have been testing soil for the fungus that causes valley fever.
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Experts hope at-home test will be a game changer in the fight against cervical cancer MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Cervical cancer is one of the more preventable kinds of cancer. It still kills thousands of women every year. Now, there's a new breakthrough in the fight against this disease - a home screening test. NPR's Katia Riddle reports ...
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As Texas's measles outbreak slows, officials warn of rise in other states Wastewater analyses indicate infections may be going down in El Paso and Lubbock, said Anthony Maresso, a professor of molecular virology and microbiology at the Baylor College of Medicine who is part of a team monitoring wastewater pathogens in 15 cities ...
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US woman dies from prion disease — after being given an infected injection 50 years earlier A woman in the U.S. has died from severe neurological symptoms that were caused by an abnormal protein — which she was unknowingly injected with nearly 50 years earlier. Having shown no neurological symptoms in the ...
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Could your allergies be worse this year? According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, pollen seasons are longer and more intense, meaning your allergies could be getting worse. Dr. Thomas Vendegna with French Hospital Medical Center says the weather is likely to blame.
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Experts hope at-home test will be a game changer in the fight against cervical cancer ALEXI WRIGHT: It's just incredibly frustrating to meet young women dying from a disease that they didn't have to have. RIDDLE: Wright is a physician with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She works ...
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Sperm from cancer-risk donor used to conceive at least 67 children across Europe The case came to light when two families independently contacted their fertility clinics after their children developed cancers that appeared to be linked to a rare genetic variant. The European Sperm Bank, which had supplied the sperm, ...
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Mosquitoes are bringing West Nile virus to major US metros. Here's how to fend them off From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', ...
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Tick season begins across the Heartland WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - As Memorial Day weekend begins, folks need to be aware that tick season is now in full swing. Each year, nearly a half million new cases of Lyme Disease are diagnosed. The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging ...
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Measles confirmed in Broward child under 4 in April, officials say Last year, the county saw a measles outbreak that resulted in nine infections. · A child in Broward County, Florida, contracted measles in April, marking the second case in South Florida in two months. · Contact tracing efforts for the Broward case are ...
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McGill researchers identify blood markers linked to teen depression and brain changes Researchers at McGill University have made a discovery that can help detect depression earlier in teens and predict how their symptoms may progress over time. Dr. Cecilia Flores, a McGill James professor in the university's Department of Psychiatry, ...
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Inquest finds neglect contributed to death of three-year-old Chesterfield boy from sepsis Oscar Neillings died at Chesterfield Royal Hospital in November 2023, about a week after contracting a streptococcus (strep A) infection. An inquest at Chesterfield Coroner's Court heard two GPs had misdiagnosed his cold symptoms ...
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Harris County Public Health reports first positive West Nile virus mosquito sample this year Harris County Public Health's Mosquito and Vector Control Division began spray operations Thursday evening in the area where the positive sample was taken in an effort to reduce the risk of transmitting the disease. Last year, Harris ...
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Experimental ALS drug shows unprecedented recovery in some patients When Columbia neurologist and scientist Neil Shneider speaks to his ALS patients who volunteer for experimental therapies, he's unwaveringly honest. "Patients always ask me, "What can I hope to get out of this?" Shneider says. "And I always say, ...
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Measles update: State of Texas reports six new cases of measles since Tuesday Based on the most recent data, DSHS has identified designated outbreak counties with ongoing measles transmission: Cochran, Dawson, Gaines, Lamar, Lubbock, Terry and Yoakum. On Thursday, state and local officials ...
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Evaluation of Traumatic Brain Injuries Gets Its First Overhaul in 50 Years Updated 1:40 p.m. Thursday. For the first time in over 50 years, emergency room doctors will have a new framework to assess people with head injuries from car or bike crashes, falls and assaults. Existing assessment protocols for traumatic brain injury ...
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Colon Cancer Explained: What You Can Do to Identify and Prevent It Colon cancer risk factors · You're 50 years or older · Family history of colon cancer · Chronic inflammatory conditions like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease · Poor diet that's high in fat and low in fiber · Alcohol · Smoking · An inactive lifestyle · Obesity.
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How low vitamin D at birth could predict future mental illnesses like autism A newborn with low levels of vitamin D could be more likely to develop mental health conditions like autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and schizophrenia later in life, according to a Lancet study involving the University of ...
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Allegheny County resident linked to multistate salmonella outbreak Most people associated with this outbreak have reported contact with backyard poultry, the health department says. Public health officials are gathering more information about their potential exposures. How to prevent getting salmonella. The Allegheny ...
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Study reveals impacts of Alzheimer's disease on the whole body The findings, published in Neuron, reveal new insights into brain-body communication in neurodegeneration and pave the way for identifying novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's disease. "Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative ...
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CDC: Drug Overdose Deaths Down More Than 25% in 2024 The most likely reasons for the decrease include greater availability of naloxone, improved access to addiction treatment, changes in how people use drugs, and the growing positive impact of opioid lawsuit settlement money. "Despite ...
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More than 1 in 10 older vets uses cannabis, study finds To learn more about cannabis use in older adults, researchers turned to the Veterans Affairs Cannabis and Aging Study, which follows a national cohort of veterans and their cannabis use. The respondents' mean age was 73.3, and 85.4 percent of them were men ...
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| Experts hope at-home test will be a game changer in the fight against cervical cancer Cervical cancer is preventable, but kills thousands each year — in part because women aren't regularly screened for it. A new test allows people to test themselves at home and mail in the results. Sponsor Message. Facebook; Flipboard
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Longevity workouts, sleep banking and long covid: The week in Well+Being If anyone knows about healthy aging, it's cardiologist Eric Topol, who studied "super agers" for decades. This week, we're sharing a few things he learned while taking a look at these ultrahealthy older folks. First up? The secret to their success is not ...
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Feeling itchy? FDA warns about rare side effect from some allergy drugs The FDA said in a safety warning issued on May 16 that some patients who have taken oral allergy medicines daily for long periods of time — at least a few months but often several years — have experienced a severe type of itching, which is known medically ...
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8 of the Best Fruits to Eat for Vitamin C, According to Nutritionists Marissa Karp, registered dietitian and founder of MPM Nutrition, says that most women should aim for at least 75 mg per day, while men should aim for 90 mg per day. Slayton clarifies that this threshold can usually be reached by consuming one vitamin C- ...
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Aspergillus: All about the fungus that could spark a pandemic like in HBO's 'The Last of Us' This poses a significant threat to individuals with respiratory issues or compromised immune systems. With limited treatment options and rising antifungal resistance, the spread of Aspergillus raises serious public health concerns.
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Certain cancers increasing in younger people NIH found 14 different types of cancers increased in people under 50 · Colorectal cancer a high cause of cancer death in men and women · Some findings blame it on environmental and lifestyle factors.
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17-year-old graduates high school after beating cancer Aubrey Barnett, 17, graduated from Walnut Grove High School in Loganville on May 20, just five months after finishing chemotherapy and ringing the celebration bell at The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
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Colon Cancer Rising In Young Adults, Research Examines Gut Bacteria Heather Candrilli, 36, a mother of two, is battling metastatic colon cancer—underscoring the urgent need for education, research, and advocacy for young adults facing rising rates of the disease. Screening at age 45 is an improvement from the previous ...
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