Most of us don’t want to think about cancer when we’re feeling good and there’s a new season of Ted Lasso but talking to your doctor and getting tested (aka “think cancer”) can significantly lower your risk. There are more than 200 types of cancer, ranging in severity from cancers with a 97% survival rate, … Read more
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Cases of tick-borne illnesses in the United States have increased by 25% since 2011, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including a rare disease that is now spreading in the Northeast the United States. The CDC says cases of babesiosis, which can cause … Read more
Illinois health officials are warning of an increase in dangerous cases of strep throat, with at least five pediatric deaths reported so far in Illinois. The warning centers on invasive group A strep throat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health have issued warnings about rising cases. On … Read more
This post is part of our home remedies handbooka tour of the landscape of home remedies, from questionable to doctor-approved. Learn more here. If you’ve ever been constipated, you know it’s a miserable feeling: all that heaviness and bloating, with no relief in sight. When constipation starts to set in, you may find yourself reaching … Read more
Breast cancer survivor JoAnn Pushkin doesn’t back down from any challenge, no matter how daunting. The Long Island resident, who has battled two sets of cancers, has successfully taken on the New York State Legislature and the federal government to ensure women are better informed about their breast health. After years of advocacy alongside doctors … Read more
An abandoned factory in Kent “undoubtedly” contains mad cow disease which could threaten humans if released. Thruxted Mill was one of five locations in the UK where cattle infected with mad cow disease were taken to be destroyed, and scientists have warned the now-abandoned facility still poses dangers today. The mill has been abandoned for … Read more
Butter. Burgers. Sausages. Store-bought pastries, cakes and cookies. Oh, and sodas, sweet or diet. They’re all bad, and they all increase our risk of dementia – by a lot. So reports one of the largest and most chilling studies ever, involving around 60,000 people in their 40s, 50s and 60s. The study, involving massive numbers … Read more
Heart attacks at age 60 become as common as diabetes at age 35. With the rapid increase in unhealthy lifestyle choices such as sedentary habits, unhealthy diet and smoking, heart disease is increasingly becoming the leading cause of death worldwide. Additionally, genetic predisposition to heart disease may also play a role. Although heart disease is … Read more
Parents should introduce their children to peanut products from the age of four months to prevent them from developing allergies, experts say. The number of people suffering from allergic reactions to peanuts has tripled in recent decades and, in severe cases, the consequences can be fatal. About one in 50 children are now affected, leading … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid, won another vote of confidence from U.S. health advisers on Thursday, paving the way for its full regulatory approval by the Food and Drug Administration. The drug has been used by millions of Americans since the FDA granted it emergency use authorization at the end of 2021. The … Read more
