Health

The New York State Department of Health has announced the highest number of flu hospitalizations recorded in a single week.The state confirmed the uptick in hospital visits in a press release on Jan. 2, as flu cases continue to rise in the region and nationwide.New York State, including New York City, has consistently tracked the highest numbers of recorded respiratory illness cases in the country for the last few weeks, […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Monday a major overhaul of the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the number of routine immunizations recommended for children.According to a CDC release, Deputy Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Jim O’Neill, serving as acting CDC director, signed a decision memorandum accepting the findings of a comprehensive scientific assessment ordered by President Donald Trump in December.The assessment examined childhood immunization practices […]

Elon Musk’s company Neuralink will start "high-volume" production of its brain implant device in 2026, according to a post on X from Musk.The Neuralink implant is designed to connect the brain to a computer by reading electrical signals from neurons and translating them into digital commands, with the goal of allowing users to control devices or regain lost functions through the power of their mind.Electrodes are placed near neurons in […]

When someone gets a cancer diagnosis, the initial reaction is usually to undergo treatment as quickly as possible — but for some types of disease, doctors may recommend a more conservative approach.For certain cancers, immediate or aggressive treatment can cause more harm than good, according to multiple medical experts.For example, treating slow-growing tumors with surgery, radiation or chemotherapy could create significant side effects without a survival benefit.PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS SEE […]

What if your New Year’s resolution could fit inside a tote bag? Social media users are trying the "analog bag" trend, replacing phones with offline activities.The trend is widely credited to TikTok creator Sierra Campbell, who posted about her own analog bag — containing a crossword book, portable watercolor set, Polaroid camera, planner and knitting supplies — and encouraged followers to make their own. Her video prompted many others to share […]

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus already spreading rapidly through U.S. hospitals is becoming even more threatening worldwide, though there may be hope for new treatments, according to a new scientific review.Candida auris (C. auris), often described as a "superbug fungus," is spreading globally and increasingly resisting human immune systems, Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) researchers said in a review published in early December.The findings reinforce prior CDC warnings […]

An often-overlooked part of the body may reveal important clues about overall health.Researchers from the University of Westminster in the U.K. discovered that the shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes with age, gender, lifestyle and frailty, as well as certain conditions like osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes.Using advanced MRI scans that create 3D images, researchers revealed "distinct" patterns in the gluteus maximus associated with type 2 […]

A vaccine to protect against fentanyl’s deadly effects is headed for clinical trials in humans.The vaccine, which showed positive results in studies of mice and rats, is designed to block fentanyl from entering the brain, blocking its effects and preventing overdoses.If approved, it would become the first treatment to prevent overdoses of fentanyl, which is the leading cause of drug overdose death, statistics show. This is different than treatments like […]

A vaccine to protect against fentanyl’s deadly effects is headed for clinical trials in humans.The vaccine, which showed positive results in studies of mice and rats, is designed to block fentanyl from entering the brain, blocking its effects and preventing overdoses.If approved, it would become the first treatment to prevent overdoses of fentanyl, which is the leading cause of drug overdose death, statistics show. DEADLY DRUG MIX DRIVES STAGGERING RISE IN […]