With Alzheimer’s Disease, Lee Pelton Reflects on His Identity and Joy
I have always loved writing, reading and speaking. It defines who I am from a young age. I’ve built my life around words and ideas, and I’ve always tried to use them to improve the places I’ve been fortunate to help lead: college…
The genetic technique that detects (almost) all infections
Metagenomics, the study of all DNA and RNA found in a particular environment, is considered an increasingly important clinical approach. Metagenomic testing involves extracting genetic material from a sample and then using advanced sequencing methods to…
These common infections can cause cancer. Here’s what can reduce your risk. – The Washington Post
These common infections can cause cancer. Here’s what can reduce your risk. The Washington Post These infections are linked to 12% of new cancer cases Time Magazine New Lancet study links 12% of global cancer cases to 12 infections: the main…
Column | 7 exercises recommended by an orthopedic surgeon for healthy knees
Please note: this graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for a better experience. Wellness+Being Fitness These simple movements can help protect and strengthen your knees. (The Washington Post) October 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. EDTJust now As…
‘I could never hear on my left side – until I got a prosthetic ear’ – BBC
“I was never able to hear on my left side – until I got a prosthetic ear” BBC Gn Health
Ovaries develop an intriguing second role after menopause: ScienceAlert
Menopause has long been considered a terminal time for the female reproductive system, when the ovaries stop releasing eggs and likely brings this period to an end. But this simplified picture of ovarian retirement simply doesn’t hold water, as…
New Knee Arthritis Treatment Provides Long-lasting Pain Relief Without Surgery
A minimally invasive procedure targeting abnormal blood vessels in the knee could provide lasting relief for people with osteoarthritis, offering a potential alternative to joint replacement. In a study of 194 patients, researchers found that treatment…
Partial vision restored in some blind patients thanks to new experimental treatment: ScienceAlert
Night vision often fades first, followed by narrowing of peripheral vision. In retinitis pigmentosa, this progressive loss can eventually lead to blindness. An experimental treatment has now helped some patients regain limited visual abilities. The…
Flu activity is increasing rapidly in all 50 states. What to know
Updated October 13, 2026, 9:20 p.m. ET Fall may have only officially begun, but the titular illness of “flu and cold season” seems to be off to a good start compared to previous years. The flu began hitting parts of the United States earlier…
Weight loss injections linked to unusual health problem in new study
Want to bookmark your favorite articles and stories to read or view later? Start your independent membership today. Join us today Already a member? Log in Weight loss drugs have been linked to a series of surprising health problems, according to new…