Daily showers aren’t necessary and may not have any health benefits, according to some experts. Proponents of less frequent showers claim that most people take them every day — or multiple times a day — only because this has become a societal
Women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer, a new study suggests. Epic Research, a health data group based in Delaware, found that women in this category have a 57% higher lung cancer
Fake Botox is on the CDC’s radar. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Friday that it is investigating reports of “a few botulism-like illnesses in several states resulting from botulinum toxin injections (commonly called ‘Botox’) administered in
The Georgia Department of Public Health on Thursday confirmed a third case of measles in an unvaccinated individual who traveled internationally. The individual was traveling with an international group of students and does not live in the United States, officials said. The
The future of surgery is within reach. The first-ever augmented reality (AR) abdominal surgery was performed on March 11 in Santiago, Chile, by Dr. Alberto Rodriguez. A surgeon as well as the CEO of Levita Magnetics, a medical equipment manufacturer in Silicon
Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. The study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, analyzed more than 130,000 sperm cells from male children with gender dysphoria. All participants
Immediately after Monday’s solar eclipse, the number of people searching Google for eye-related injuries jumped while one doctor in New York City says she treated a surge of patients with eye pain. “I had several patients come in panicking saying ‘I don’t
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). For some seniors, retirement brings the unbridled joy of more time with loved ones —
The list of sacrifices women make for their children just got longer, as a new study reveals that pregnancy can accelerate aging in young mothers. Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that women who had been pregnant
A leading expert in Alzheimer’s and related dementia care said that in some cases, the disease can be slowed or even reversed. (iStock) ‘CONNECTION OVER CORRECTION’ – A dementia expert shares her non-traditional approach to handling — and combating — Alzheimer’s disease.
With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. The number of fatalities due to the disease increased by 141% between 2000 and 2021, according to the 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts