Shamonda virus: first human case reported in France after decades of animal infections; doctors explain the symptoms, how they are spread, potential health risks and precautions people should know
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Shamonda virus belongs to the Peribunyaviridae family and the Orthobunyavirus genus. It is closely related to Schmallenberg virus and mainly affects cattle, sheep, goats and horses. The virus was first…
The 5 main causes of lung cancer in non-smokers – and how to limit your risk
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 Lung cancer rates have been declining in the United States for decades, but the disease remains the…
What is better for arthritis, collagen or glucosamine?
October 24, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ET If your knees hurt or your hands are stiff from arthritis, it can be hard to resist the promise of relief from a supplement, especially when products such as collagen and glucosamine claim to promote healthier cartilage,…
10 Foods a Gastroenterologist Eats Every Week to Keep His Gut Healthy
Gut health often gets a lot of attention – and for good reason. The gut is home to billions of microorganisms and plays a role not only in digestion, but also in immune function, mood, and chronic disease risk. Lifestyle habits, including your diet, can…
Woman Who Noticed Vision Loss When She Was 18 Weeks Pregnant Says Devastating Diagnosis ‘Caught Us Totally Off-guard’ (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Hannah Hearn was diagnosed with ocular melanoma after noticing vision changes when she was 18 weeks pregnant She welcomed daughter Austen Joy before follow-up scans revealed tumors on her liver Despite the diagnosis, she is making the most…
Chronic waste disease sampling required in some areas – Alexandria Echo Press
By the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources MINNESOTA — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds deer hunters in southwest Minnesota that sampling for chronic wasting disease will be required the opening weekend of firearms deer season,…
Living beyond 100: that’s the real secret
In 2010, social leaders in Tokyo attempted to visit Sogen Kato, a resident of the city’s Adachi district, to congratulate him on his 111th birthday. Their records identified him as the oldest man in town, but his family kept turning them down,…
Could reducing high blood pressure be as simple as stimulating your ear?
A small device that delivers gentle electrical pulses through the ear could offer a new approach to treating stubborn high blood pressure. In a clinical trial led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, the technology was found to be safe,…
Bedtime staple could help reduce dependence on painkillers after surgery: study
If you need to go under the knife, a key tool to prepare you might already be on your nightstand. One in nine people will have surgery in a given year. The night before, they often fast, check who is taking them, and pack their bag, but they may be…
Experts Say Your Glutes Can Reveal How Much You’re Getting Old
Many of us look for the obvious signs of aging. Gray hair. New wrinkles around the eyes. Do things a little slower than before. But mobility experts who work with seniors are interested in one particular part of the body: your butt. Physical…