Health

TEL AVIV, Israel: The Israeli Health Ministry reported Monday that 777 people have been evacuated to hospitals since the start of the joint Israeli-U.S. war against Iran.At least 10 people were killed directly by Iranian missile attacks on Israel, and two died on their way to shelters.Since fighting began Saturday morning, hospitals nationwide have restructured operations, relocating patients underground to maintain functionality.TEL AVIV ANALYST SHELTERS FROM 30 MISSILE SIRENS IN […]

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Artificial intelligence has been touted as a boon to healthcare, but a new study has revealed its potential shortcomings when it comes to giving medical advice.In January, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, the medical-focused version of the popular chatbot tool. The company introduced the tool as […]

Americans consume foods every day that are marketed as "healthy," when they could be quietly destroying their health, one doctor warns.Dr. Mark Hyman, physician and co-founder of Function Health in California, says that much of America’s daily diet is filled with unhealthy ingredients."The amount of refined starches and sugars that are everywhere is just staggering to me, given what we know about how harmful they are," he shared in an […]

Small fragments of plastic were found in the tumors of most prostate cancer patients, according to a new study from NYU Langone Health. In past studies, microplastics have been found in almost every human organ and in bodily fluids, but their impact on human health still isn’t fully understood.The researchers analyzed tissue samples from 10 patients with prostate cancer who underwent surgery to remove the entire organ. PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS SEE LONGER […]

Living near heavy traffic could negatively impact your heart health.A European study, published in the journal Environmental Research, found that exposure to nighttime road traffic noise is linked to changes in the blood, leading to worsened cholesterol and cardiovascular risks.The researchers considered data from the U.K. Biobank, Rotterdam Study, and Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966, including more than 272,000 adults over the age of 30, according to a press release.INSUFFICIENT […]

There has been a shake-up in the Make America Healthy Again movement regarding glyphosate, a widely used herbicide that has been the subject of significant controversy.The debate follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that ensures an adequate supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides related to national defense.MAHA supporters have previously pushed a pesticide-free agenda, warning of potential health harms caused by glyphosate.PESTICIDE IN FOOD THAT'S 'MAKING […]

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A new report by the American Heart Association (AHA) included some troubling predictions for the future of women’s health.The forecast, published in the journal Circulation on Wednesday, projected increases in various comorbidities in American females by 2050.More than 59% of women were predicted to have high blood pressure, up from less than 49% currently.3 SIMPLE LIFESTYLE CHANGES COULD ADD ALMOST A DECADE TO YOUR LIFE, RESEARCH SHOWSThe review also projected […]

Nearsightedness (myopia) is skyrocketing globally, with nearly half of the world’s population expected to be myopic by 2050, according to the World Health Organization.Heavy use of smartphones and other devices is associated with an 80% higher risk of myopia when combined with excessive computer use, but a new study suggests that dim indoor lighting could also be a factor.For years, scientists have been puzzled by the different ways myopia is […]