A lack of food causes the body to first burn fat reserves, then muscle, and finally vital organs. In Gaza City, 16% of children screened in late July showed signs of malnutrition, with arm circumferences below 4.9 inches, indicating severe depletion. Malnutrition leads to weakened immunity, organ failure,...
Elissa Kalver, 38, was diagnosed with incurable HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer at 34. Despite a grim initial prognosis (80% chance of death within five years), she's thrived for four years thanks to aggressive treatment, including chemotherapy and clinical trials. While the cancer has spread to her brain and...
Millions of Americans face significantly higher health insurance premiums in 2026 as enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expire. Families like the Saffords, currently paying $278 monthly, could see costs surge to $1800. The Republican-controlled Congress has not extended these subsidies, impacting over 22 million people who benefited from...
Chagas disease, transmitted by the 'kissing bug', is increasingly detected in the US, prompting health authorities to consider classifying it as endemic. Cases have been reported in at least eight states. The CDC's reclassification would signify a permanent health risk, impacting monitoring, research, and treatment. The disease,...
The 2024-2025 flu season was the worst in over a decade, with hospitalizations reaching record highs. Nearly 39,000 people were hospitalized, more than double the average of the previous 14 seasons. The peak occurred in early February. Over 70% of hospitalizations were unvaccinated individuals. Complications included...
A new study published in Neurology reveals a strong link between chronic insomnia and accelerated cognitive decline. Researchers tracked over 2,500 participants for 5.6 years, finding that those with chronic insomnia had a 40% higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia, equivalent to 3.5 extra years of...
US employer-sponsored health insurance premiums are projected to increase by 6-7% next year, with employers shouldering an almost 9% rise in costs. Many employers plan to offset this by raising employee deductibles, copays, and other out-of-pocket expenses. This surge, the largest in 15 years, is driven by factors...
New, stricter FDA guidelines for COVID-19 vaccines have limited access for many Americans. Previously available to all ages, the updated vaccines are now primarily for those 65+ or with underlying health conditions. This change has left many, including those wanting to protect vulnerable family members, struggling to obtain the...
A child in Los Angeles County died from subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare and fatal measles complication. The child contracted measles before vaccination age, highlighting the importance of community immunity. SSPE, which emerges years after initial infection, causes severe neurological damage leading to death. This tragic case...
US health officials are warning of a surge in West Nile virus cases, with at least 771 human cases reported across 39 states by September 9th. 490 of these cases are severe, impacting the brain. The CDC and state health departments are tracking the virus via ArboNET. ...
