Today's Top Health News
Welcome to our health news section, where we bring you the latest headlines and in-depth articles on medical research, wellness tips, and health trends. Stay informed and engaged with the developments shaping the health and wellness industry today.
U.S. whooping cough cases soar to highest level in a decade - The Washington Post
25 December 2024More than 32,000 cases have been reported this year, nearly five times as many as the same period last year.
'A winter wave' of COVID could be coming as America gathers for the holidays - USA TODAY
24 December 2024Is COVID going around again? The CDC's wastewater surveillance system suggests the virus is growing in prevalence.
New smartphone app successfully treats tinnitus in clinical trial - The Brighter Side of News
24 December 2024Tinnitus is a condition that affects approximately 15 percent of the population, with around 1 percent experiencing severe symptoms
LA County warns bird flu is killing cats as human cases top 65 nationwide - Salon
24 December 2024LA County also announced its first human case of the H5N1 bird flu virus as the crisis continues to escalate
IBX will no longer cover drugs like Ozempic when they are prescribed solely for weight loss - The Philadelphia Inquirer
24 December 2024GLP-1 receptor agonists, which can cost around $1,300 a month, have caused an increase in premiums that “affect all members, whether they utilize weight loss drugs or not,” IBX said in a statement.
"Weekend warrior" strategy shows persistent cognitive benefits - PsyPost
24 December 2024Intermittent "weekend warrior" exercise improves memory and keeps benefits longer than continuous workouts, according to new research on mice.The No. 1 Food to Boost Immunity This Holiday Season - Newsmax
24 December 2024It's the season to get colds and flu as we gather with friends and family indoors, increasing the chances that viruses will spread. We also tend to overdo activities during holiday festivities, which lets our immune system run down.Too Much Acetaminophen Could Harm Seniors' Health - Newsmax
24 December 2024New British research shows that too much of a good medication can be a bad thing.In the study, repeated doses of paracetamol, known as acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) in the United States, raised the risk of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and kidney comp…
With norovirus cases spiking in Minnesota, here’s how to avoid getting sick - Star Tribune
24 December 2024The Minnesota Department of Health has logged 40 cases of the virus, known as “stomach flu,” in December so far.Want to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk? Taxi Drivers Offer a Clue - The Wall Street Journal
24 December 2024A new study finds that cab and ambulance drivers have low rates of death from the disease
The biggest mistake you can make when tracking calories — you may actually be eating less than you think - New York Post
24 December 2024Most Americans have used a calorie-tracking app — or good, old-fashioned pen and paper — to log their dietary decisions and physical activity to see if they are burning more calories than they are …
Teabags release billions of microplastics and nanoplastics that end up in your body: Study - The Times of India
24 December 2024A study from the Autonomous University of Barcelona reveals that polymer-based tea bags release billions of nanoplastics and microplastics into hot wa
Brain, heart, and metabolic health: 3 lifestyle changes for 2025 - Medical News Today
24 December 2024In this podcast episode, Medical News Today shares three actionable resolutions that can help improve brain, heart, and metabolic health in the new year via diet, sleep, and exercise.
How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic - CNN
24 December 2024Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and udders sl…
Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk - BBC.com
24 December 2024The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.2 central Minnesota counties at risk for COVID-19 as RSV, flu surges statewide - Yahoo! Voices
24 December 2024Two central Minnesota counties see heightened COVID risk this holiday season. RSV is on the rise statewide, with senior citizens impacted the most.
The Holiday Eating Mistakes Everyone Makes and How to Fix Them - SciTechDaily
24 December 2024Holidays can challenge even the most disciplined individuals, but experts suggest enjoying special treats in moderation without guilt. Misguided strategies like skipping meals or detox cleanses often backfire, leading to overeating or potential harm. Consiste…
According to Researchers, Your Breathing Patterns Could Hold the Key to Better Memory - SciTechDaily
24 December 2024Breathing synchronizes brain waves that support memory consolidation. A new study from Northwestern Medicine reports that, much like a conductor harmonizes various instruments in an orchestra to create a symphony, breathing synchronizes hippocampal brain wave…
Health experts brace for misery as infections climb, vaccinations drop, and holiday gatherings begin - The Boston Globe
24 December 2024Massachusetts has moderate rates of influenza and high rates of COVID in waste water, according to CDC data.
Cooking Oil Confusion: What’s Best, Olive or Canola? - The People's Pharmacy
24 December 2024Health professionals have been at war because of cooking oil confusion. Some say omega-6 PUFAs are great. Others insist they cause great harm
Dr. Roach: Urologists disagree on finasteride for an enlarged prostate - Detroit News
24 December 2024Studies clearly show that finasteride (Proscar), like its cousin dutasteride (Avodart), are effective at treating an enlarged prostate.
‘I couldn’t feel God’: How past trauma can interfere with current faith - Deseret News
24 December 2024Why does trauma make it hard to feel things? How can people who struggle to feel deep emotions awaken more of that capacity?
Tiny plastic bits are now found hiding deep inside the human body - Earth.com
24 December 2024Miniscule plastic fragments found in human tissues have become a major health concern, linked to diseases and organ failure.
Looking to track the spread of sickness in your area? There’s an app for that - WTOP
24 December 2024The app Sleep Cycle’s new free feature, Cough Radar, uses audio-based AI tracking of users’ nighttime coughs to help determine patterns of illness before they start.
Good Wintertime Meals Are Warm, Healthy and Tasty - VOA Learning English
23 December 2024Diet and food experts say winter is a good time to experiment with your food. Try including fresh seasonal produce. Cook and share meals with loved ones to keep spirits up during this cold, dark time of year.
What Ozempic Really Does to Your Brain - Men's Health
23 December 2024GLP-1 inhibitor drugs might affect everything from food noise to Alzheimer's. Experts answer your top questions about their impact on mood, memory and more.
New study demonstrates the psychological pull of Christmas cookies - PsyPost
23 December 2024An eye-tracking study found that sugar-rich Christmas treats attract visual attention. Festive associations amplify this appeal, making it harder to resist sugary foods during the holidays.
Migraine relief: New drug may start working right away - Medical Xpress
23 December 2024A drug recently approved to prevent migraine may start working right away, according to a study published in the December 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology. The study looked at the drug atogepant, which is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor a…
Dr. Dan Brennan: ’Tis the Season to Be Snotty - Noozhawk
23 December 2024Your nose looks as red as Rudolph’s, your head is spinning like a dreidel, and you’re feeling as congested as holiday traffic. One moment you are chillin’
H5N1 sickens Iowa poultry worker, virus strikes more cats, wild birds, and poultry - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
23 December 2024
We Asked Cardiologists To Share The One Food They Would Never Eat, And Some Of The Answers Might Surprise You - BuzzFeed
23 December 2024Yes, bacon is on the list. Sorry.
Long COVID study shows high rates of cognitive change - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
23 December 2024:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Health-GettyImages-1067907282-c598f278c16b42f39aa022320b616729.jpg)
Taking Vitamin D Probably Won't Prevent Falls or Fractures—Here's What Will - Health.com
23 December 2024A new draft recommendation from a government agency said vitamin D and calcium won't reduce the risk of fractures and falls in older adults. Here's what can.
Why are you more likely to catch a cold in winter? - Livescience.com
23 December 2024Experts explain why you're more likely to catch a cold in the winter than in warmer seasons of the year.
Francis Ford Coppola shares harrowing story of being a polio survivor - CNN
23 December 2024Oscar-winning director Francis Ford Coppola has vivid memories of his experience surviving polio.
15 million adults face elevated risk of heart failure - The Washington Post
23 December 2024The study highlighted interventions to reduce heart failure risk — most notably hypertension control and weight loss.Chatbot 'Brains' May Slow With Age - Newsmax
23 December 2024Humans aren't the only ones who lose a step or two brain-wise as they age. Artificial intelligence (AI) programs start to show signs of mild cognitive impairment as they grow older, a new study published Dec. 20 in the journal the BMJ says.
Mapping Brain-to-Spinal Cord Pathways for Motor Control - Neuroscience News
23 December 2024Researchers have created a 3D atlas mapping brain regions that connect to V1 spinal interneurons, which shape motor output.
The Hidden Culprit Behind Alzheimer’s Revealed: Microglia Under the Microscope - SciTechDaily
23 December 2024Researchers at the CUNY Graduate Center have made a groundbreaking discovery in Alzheimer's disease research, identifying a critical link between cellular stress in the brain and disease progression. Their study focuses on microglia, the brain's immune cells,…
How does being born preterm affect long-term health? - Medical Xpress
23 December 2024Liggins Institute in Auckland-led research has found that adults who were born preterm showed no statistically significant differences in diabetes, prediabetes, or dyslipidemia and had fewer cardiovascular events compared with adults born at term. A higher li…
Black Death DNA Found In 3,300-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy - IFLScience
23 December 2024The plague was killing people long before the Black Death pandemic.
What Is "Holiday Heart Syndrome"? - IFLScience
23 December 2024It is nowhere near as jolly as it sounds.
I thought I just used my phone too much — then I found out my symptoms were from a brain disorder - New York Post
23 December 2024Charlie Rolstone, 44, battled migraines and motion sickness whenever she was “using her phone too much,” but after years she discovered that the phone wasn’t really to blame — a C…Coffee Can Boost the Brains of People With Certain Heart Conditions - Newsmax
23 December 2024Coffee provides a quick morning boost, but it might also protect the brain health of people with a common heart rhythm disorder. A study published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows patients with atrial fibrillation who drank more…
American life expectancy rose slightly in 2023, CDC says - cleveland.com
23 December 2024In 2023, life expectancy at birth was 78.4 years for the total U.S. population—an increase from 77.5 in 2022, the CDC report said. For males, life expectancy increased 1.0 year from 74.8 in 2022 to 75.8 in 2023. For females, life expectancy increased 0.9 yea…
What to know about walking pneumonia in WA — along with the other crud circulating out there - The Seattle Times
23 December 2024As we march into the heart of respiratory virus season, here's what to know about what's circulating in Seattle and throughout the state.
Should the FDA Reconsider Antidepressant Boxed Warnings? - Medscape
23 December 2024For nearly 20 years, antidepressants have carried suicide risk warnings for young people. Now, experts are questioning if the FDA should reconsider these warning labels.
Gut microbiota linked to functional changes in psychiatric disorders, study reveals - PsyPost
23 December 2024A study found that gut bacteria diversity and specific microbial types are linked to mental health, influencing emotional responses, social interactions, thinking, and regulation. Greater microbial diversity generally supports better psychological functioning.
Doctors Share The Items They Always Bring On Trips To Stay Healthy - HuffPost
23 December 2024The best sanitizing solutions, comfortable footwear and supplements to keep you feeling your best.Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance - Our World in Data
23 December 2024Antibiotics revolutionized medicine, but their effectiveness is threatened by resistance. This page presents global data and research on antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.- No Image Available
Statement on the antigen composition of COVID-19 vaccines - World Health Organization
23 December 2024<h3>Key points: </h3><h3></h3><ul><li>Vaccination remains an important public health countermeasure against COVID-19. As per the WHO Director General’s <a href="/publications/m/item/standing-recommendations-for-covid-19-issued-by-the-director-general-of-the-… 
For some LGBTQ+ people, aging alone stirs up past traumas - The Washington Post
23 December 2024By 2030, the number of LGBTQ+ seniors is expected to double. Many won’t have partners and most won’t have children or grandchildren to help care for them, experts say.
Coffee and Tea Linked to Lower Cancer Risk in Groundbreaking Study - SciTechDaily
23 December 2024Drinking coffee and tea might not just perk you up but also lower the risk of head and neck cancers, according to global research pooling data from over 25,000 individuals. Caffeinated coffee significantly reduced the odds of various cancers, including those …
Schools warn parents about spread of whooping cough in the district, state - KTVB.com
23 December 2024Boise School District has recently had multiple cases of whooping cough confirmed. An email was sent to BSD parents warning them about the illness on the rise.
The silent killer: Why stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability - The Times of India
23 December 2024One in four adults worldwide are at risk of stroke, a leading cause of death and disability. This year alone, millions will experience a first-time st
