Health & Fitness
Some experts say more women should consider removing fallopian tubes to reduce cancer risk
March 7, 2023
Some experts say more women should consider removing fallopian tubes to reduce cancer risk
CNN — “Knowledge is power,” says Samantha Carlucci, 26. The Ravena, New York, resident recently had a hysterectomy that included…
Report shows ‘troubling’ rise in colorectal cancer among US adults younger than 55
March 6, 2023
Report shows ‘troubling’ rise in colorectal cancer among US adults younger than 55
Adults across the United States are being diagnosed with colon and rectal cancers at younger ages, and now 1 in…
FDA authorizes first at-home test that can detect both flu and Covid-19
March 1, 2023
FDA authorizes first at-home test that can detect both flu and Covid-19
If you’ve got a fever and a cough, you don’t necessarily have to go to the doctor anymore to find…
Insomnia may be linked to higher risk of heart attack, study says
March 1, 2023
Insomnia may be linked to higher risk of heart attack, study says
It’s no secret that sleep is important to your overall health, but a lack of sleep could have substantial effects…
CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria
February 28, 2023
CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria
CNN — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory to warn the public of…
Certain breast cancer patients 65 and older may be able to go without radiation therapy, new study suggests
February 22, 2023
Certain breast cancer patients 65 and older may be able to go without radiation therapy, new study suggests
In some older breast cancer patients, skipping radiation therapy after they’ve had surgery doesn’t appear to have a detrimental effect…
Dementia risk rises if you live with chronic pain, study says
February 21, 2023
Dementia risk rises if you live with chronic pain, study says
Chronic pain, such as arthritis, cancer or back pain, lasting for over three months, raises the risk of cognitive decline…
Epidemiologist reveals the cause of Marburg virus outbreak
February 19, 2023
Epidemiologist reveals the cause of Marburg virus outbreak
A professor of health economics and epidemiology at Ain Shams University Islam Annan warned of the threat the Marburg virus…
Bird flu isn’t a direct threat to humans yet, experts say, but they’re keeping a close eye on the virus
February 14, 2023
Bird flu isn’t a direct threat to humans yet, experts say, but they’re keeping a close eye on the virus
Avian flu has infected a record number of birds and some mammals across the United States, and scientists are keeping…
Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake
February 1, 2023
Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake
The US public health emergency declaration for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, ends Tuesday. The outbreak, which once seemed to…