Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria transmitted to humans via tick bites. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that “most people who get sick with RMSF will have a fever, headache, and rash.
Alzheimer’s researchers have discovered that some people may be experiencing a lesser-known early warning sign of the syndrome that affects vision, as they called for greater awareness of the symptoms. Those with the condition may begin to have vision problems, such as
For those who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19, probiotics could offer a level of protection against the virus, a new study suggests. In a randomized, placebo-controlled study led by Duke Health in North Carolina, probiotics were shown to have a “significant ability to
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Ozempic and Wegovy weight loss drugs could help reduce alcohol use disorder symptoms, study suggests
The latest weight loss craze could also help people control their drinking. Semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce the symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
For over half the people who recover from COVID-19, some symptoms linger for as long as three years, according to a new study published this week in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Among 1,359 COVID patients in China, 54% of them still had
Malaria is spread through mosquitoes and can be fatal if it is not treated quickly. The disease is rare in the United States, with just about 2,000 cases each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Throughout the
Hidden belly fat could signal Alzheimer’s disease risk 15 years before symptoms show up, study finds
Even if you can’t see it, fat buried deep within the belly can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. That’s according to research released by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) on Monday. Visceral fat, which surrounds the internal organs in
For those who get sick during the fall and winter, the diagnosis could be a toss-up. With the threat of the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV in the mix, it can be tricky to determine the culprit. Fox News medical contributor
One in eight women will get diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That makes the disease second only to skin cancer as the most common cancer for women. Since it is so common, it’s important to look out for signs and