Health

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about dengue fever in over 15 countries.The "Level 1: Practice Usual Precautions" alert was published on Monday."Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every two to five years," the agency stated. "Some countries are reporting increased numbers of cases of the disease."CDC WARNS OF POLIO RISK IN OVER 30 COUNTRIES AS […]

A hormone traditionally used to treat bone loss may hold the key to stopping chronic back pain at its source, according to a new study.Chronic back pain is often linked to the deterioration of spinal discs and vertebral end plates, which are the thin layers of tissue separating the discs from the vertebrae, according to medical sources.When these break down, they become porous, allowing nerves that aren’t usually impacted to […]

A new variant of COVID-19 is spreading across the U.S., health officials say.At least 23 countries have reported the SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant as of Feb. 11, according to a study published last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The BA.3.2 variant, which the CDC has been tracking through its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program, has about 70 to 75 changes in the gene sequence of its spike protein, which […]

In addition to taking an emotional toll, childhood stress and hardships can also wreak havoc on the digestive system.New research published in the journal Gastroenterology revealed that early experiences can rewire the body, leading to lifelong stomach issues.Scientists at New York University focused on communication between the brain and the gut, finding that when a child experiences significant stress, this connection is disrupted.TOXIC PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE MAY HAVE A […]

A large body of research found there is little strong evidence that medicinal cannabinoids help with mental disorders and substance-use disorders.Researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia, reviewed 54 randomized controlled trials, from 1980 to 2025, when cannabinoids (the active substances found in cannabis) were used as the primary treatment.Most of the 2,477 participants were male (69%) and averaged 33 years old. The paper was published in The Lancet Psychiatry.STUDY […]

For some men, March Madness isn’t just about brackets — it’s also prime time for a vasectomy.Previous research has shown that demand for the procedure tends to spike during the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments, which are held every spring.Some surgeons have agreed that this is a real phenomenon, largely because the steady stream of games offers the perfect activity for men recovering on the couch.MALE […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday its approval of a new, higher-dose Wegovy (semaglutide) injection.The 7.2 mg dosage, called Wegovy HD, is intended for weight loss and long-term weight loss maintenance for adult patients. It is triple the previous maximum dose of 2.4 mg.This marks the fourth approval in the FDA's National Priority Voucher pilot program, which "seeks to expedite approval of applications that address critical national […]

People who stop taking popular weight-loss and diabetes medications may lose out on any heart health benefits the medications provided.GLP-1 receptor agonists — such as semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) — have been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.A new study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis explored the effects of quitting — particularly related to cardiovascular health.NEW […]

A pesticide commonly used in America’s food supply has been linked to Parkinson’s disease, new research suggests.A UCLA study published in the journal Springer Nature Link suggests that exposure to chlorpyrifos could increase the risk of the neurological disease.The chemical is often used on agricultural products like soybeans, fruit and nut trees, broccoli, cauliflower and other row crops, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.EARLY PARKINSON’S COULD BE DETECTED DECADES […]