Unvaccinated Illinois resident's visit to the St. Louis Aquarium last week caused a measles exposure scare. Health officials are struggling to track potential exposures due to inconsistent information from the infected individual. One school group was present during the exposure window, and a restaurant visit is still under...
Los Angeles County is experiencing a major hepatitis A outbreak, with 165 cases in 2024—triple the number in 2023 and the highest in a decade. Seven deaths are linked to the outbreak. Unlike previous outbreaks primarily affecting the homeless, this one impacts a wider population, prompting health officials...
A groundbreaking Phase 1 clinical trial showed that vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) combined with prolonged exposure therapy completely eliminated PTSD diagnoses in all nine participants for up to six months. This innovative approach, utilizing a miniaturized implanted device, enhances neuroplasticity, addressing the limitations of traditional therapies for treatment-resistant PTSD....
Rising global temperatures are causing a killer fungus, Aspergillus, to spread across Europe, Asia, and America. A new study reveals that Aspergillus, which causes lung and breathing problems, could infect millions yearly as it expands into more northerly regions. Researchers predict a significant increase in Aspergillus-related illnesses by...
New research from Kyung Hee University in South Korea reveals a link between the shingles vaccine and a reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes. A study of over a million residents found that vaccinated individuals had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, with the strongest effect seen...
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced a potential measles exposure at the St. Louis Aquarium on April 30th between 1-6 p.m. An infected individual from outside St. Louis visited the aquarium and a local restaurant. The health department urges anyone who may have been exposed...
A new study presented at Digestive Disease Week suggests kissing is safe for people with celiac disease, even if their partner recently consumed gluten. Researchers tested 10 couples, finding that while some celiac partners showed trace gluten in saliva after a kiss with a gluten-consuming partner, no symptoms occurred....
Ray and Mascari issued an urgent recall for 4-count vine ripe tomatoes sold in 11 states due to potential salmonella contamination. The tomatoes, sold in plastic clam shells at restaurants and grocery stores, may have been contaminated through irrigation water or processing equipment. While no illnesses have been...
Pope Francis's former popemobile will be converted into a mobile health clinic for Gaza children. The initiative, overseen by Caritas Jerusalem, fulfills the late Pope's final wish. The vehicle, equipped for frontline care, will be deployed once Israel reopens a humanitarian corridor into Gaza, where over 15,000 children...
Grip strength, easily tested by squeezing a tennis ball, is a surprisingly strong indicator of overall health and longevity. Studies show a strong correlation between grip strength and lifespan, with those having stronger grips more likely to live past 100. Weak grip strength can signal risks like sarcopenia,...
