Health

Rare human-to-human transmission of the hantavirus may have happened aboard a cruise ship of nearly 150 passengers, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, after three passengers died and at least four others were left sickened.The U.N. health agency said it is still investigating the outbreak aboard the Dutch vessel MV Hondius as it remains off the coast of Cape Verde, emphasizing that human-to-human transmission is uncommon and that the […]

A new wave of blood tests aiming to predict Alzheimer’s risk may offer hope for earlier detection — but they could also raise concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the results.A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health evaluated a blood test measuring levels of p-tau217 (phosphorylated tau 217), a protein that accumulates in the brain during Alzheimer’s disease.In a group of over 600 older adults without […]

All participants in a trial of bowel cancer patients remained cancer-free nearly three years after receiving an experimental treatment.Led by researchers at University College London and UCL Hospitals, the study suggests that a short course of immunotherapy before surgery could produce better results than the current standard of care for certain patients.The trial focused on 32 patients with stage 2 or 3 bowel cancer. These patients had tumors with a […]

A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left at least three people dead and triggered an international investigation — putting the rare but potentially deadly disease back in the spotlight. The World Health Organization has stated on X that one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, while five additional suspected cases are pending. Of the six people affected, three have died and one is currently in […]

Fox & Friends has officially launched Wellness Week, a dedicated series aimed at navigating the world of social media health trends."The internet is jam-packed with millions of these trends that are promising you a healthier, younger and more energized life. But it's hard to tell what's a real hack or just hype," said host Kayleigh McEnany.To find out, the team traveled to downtown New York City to experience popular treatments […]

A former Ironman triathlete was stunned to learn that his vision problems were actually the first sign of stage 4 lung cancer.Dave Nitsche, 57, was initially given just 12 to 24 months to live – but a newly approved drug has helped him surpass that timeframe by several years."In 2019, I noticed that I was having trouble seeing with my left eye," the Canadian man shared during an interview with […]

At 75, Jane Seymour isn’t fighting the years under her belt — she’s leaning into them. The former Bond girl in "Live and Let Die" and star of "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" has a simple outlook on aging: She’s just grateful for the opportunity.Her perspective shifted radically in her 40s after a near-death experience involving anaphylactic shock, according to an interview the actress did with Women’s Health."I remember looking at […]

Listening to your favorite music during a workout could help you exercise longer without feeling more exhausted, according to new research.Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland found that people who selected their own music were able to extend their endurance by nearly 20% during high-intensity exercise.The findings were published in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise.TRICK YOUR BRAIN INTO STAYING MOTIVATED WITH THIS SIMPLE PSYCHOLOGY HACKThe study […]

The idea that aging is a steady, predictable process is being challenged by a new book, which describes a so-called "flicker stage" where some aspects of aging may briefly reverse.Stuart Kaplan and Marcus Riley, authors of the book "Your Aging Advantage," say aging may be more fluid than chronological age alone would suggest. They call this phenomenon the "flicker stage," just one of seven stages of aging.The "flicker stage" suggests […]