Third person dies from bird flu since virus began spreading to livestock
In Washington state, a person died from bird flu after being exposed on an infected dairy farm, state health officials reported Sunday. This is the third human death from avian influenza in the United States since a strain of highly pathogenic (H5) avian…
Woman forced to pay before nurse gives her life-saving EpiPen
Talk about adding insult to injury. A Virginia woman experiencing a life-threatening allergic reaction was told to pay hundreds of dollars before a nurse would administer her an EpiPen. “I asked, ‘If I didn’t have that money, would you…
Cannabis use linked to cardiovascular disease and stroke
People who regularly use cannabis may be taking risks with their cardiovascular health, new research suggests. Scientists at Tulane University studied nationally representative survey data and found that people who reported using cannabis were…
Dangerous mosquito-borne virus emerges in popular US state as cases reach highest levels in decades
Florida battles largest dengue outbreak in decades Florida is battling its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with more than 290 locally acquired cases reported. Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield details transmission risks and essential prevention…
Stanford Digital Brain Project to model the human brain
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Nearly 400 cases of measles in Wisconsin | News
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin is approaching 400 cases of measles as the outbreak continues to grow, according to a Wisconsin Department of Health Services tracker updated Friday. The tracker identified 392 cases, including 389 among unvaccinated people.…
Experimental cancer treatment could make body’s immune cells more powerful
Breakthrough vaccine targets deadly skin cancer Fox News Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses an experimental melanoma vaccine breakthrough that would reduce the risk of recurrence by more than 40%. Siegel also shares healing stories from his…
New Sussex NHS clinic for severe menopause after cancer
Treatments such as chemotherapy, ovarian suppression, and endocrine therapies can trigger extremely complex early menopause or cause menopause-like symptoms, including hot flashes, sleep problems, joint pain, fatigue, low mood, and changes in sexual…
How long do vitamin D supplements take to work?
Key takeaways Vitamin D supplements may start to work within a few days, but their full effects may take weeks or even months. If you are being treated for vitamin D deficiency, a new blood test may be needed after eight to 12 weeks. Do not increase your…
New diabetes implant uses electricity to lower blood sugar and promote weight loss
An experimental electronic implant could offer a whole new way to treat type 2 diabetes. Rather than relying on insulin or conventional medications, the device uses electricity to convert excess blood sugar into a substance the body can eliminate. In…