Aging impacts gut health, reducing microbiome diversity and slowing digestion, leading to issues like inflammation and constipation. Nutritionist Shona Wilkinson advises a five-step plan: consume probiotic-rich foods daily, limit ultra-processed foods, stay hydrated, exercise regularly, and prioritize sleep. These steps help maintain microbial balance, improve digestion, and...
Sarepta Therapeutics will not halt Elevidys shipments despite three deaths linked to its gene therapies. The FDA reported two teenage boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy died from acute liver failure after receiving Elevidys. A separate death, a 51-year-old in a limb-girdle muscular dystrophy trial, also occurred due to...
US aid cuts have caused a resurgence of malaria in Zimbabwe, with cases and deaths drastically increasing in 2025. The Zimbabwe Entomological Support Programme (Zento), crucial for malaria control, was crippled by the funding halt. The distribution of mosquito nets was disrupted, leaving many vulnerable. The government...
A 61-year-old man is hospitalized in critical condition after being pulled into an MRI machine in Westbury, New York. The incident occurred Wednesday when the man, wearing a heavy metal necklace, entered the room while a scan was in progress. The machine's powerful magnetic field drew him in, causing...
A new study published in JAMA reveals a sharp rise in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers among young people (under 50), particularly colorectal cancer. The increase is more rapid than other cancer types and is especially prominent in high-income countries. While obesity, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyles are potential risk...
Millions of Americans with Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans face potential double-digit premium increases and reduced federal subsidies in 2026. Insurers cite rising medical costs and policy changes as reasons for the hikes, adding extra percentage points to account for uncertainty around expiring COVID-era subsidies. Experts warn of significant...
Arizona reported its first pneumonic plague death in nearly two decades. Pneumonic plague, one of three types caused by Yersinia pestis, affects the lungs and can spread person-to-person via airborne droplets. Symptoms include fever, headache, and respiratory issues. While rare, with seven average US cases annually, prompt...
President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common circulatory condition affecting leg veins. The White House announced the diagnosis, stating that the president experienced mild leg swelling. His physician described the condition as benign and common, particularly in older adults. CVI involves impaired...
The FDA has allowed Juul e-cigarettes to remain on the market, citing studies showing reduced harm for adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes. This decision applies to tobacco and menthol flavors, but excludes fruit and candy flavors previously linked to teen vaping. While Juul celebrates this as a...
A surge in measles cases across the US, exceeding levels unseen since 2000, is impacting families. Nine-month-old Hal, unvaccinated due to age, was exposed at daycare, forcing his parents to use all vacation time and unpaid leave. This situation highlights the challenges faced by families lacking paid leave...
