A significant measles outbreak, the second worst since 2000, is spreading across the US, with at least 735 cases in 24 states. Texas is the epicenter, reporting a 42% increase in new cases over three weeks. Experts suspect underreporting, potentially due to factors like limited testing and home remedies....
A health assessment of Gene Hackman's Santa Fe home, conducted after the deaths of the actor and his wife, revealed significant rodent infestation in outbuildings and garages. The assessment, conducted a week after the bodies were discovered, found rodent feces, a live and dead rodent, and a nest. ...
Eight-year-old Daisy Hildebrand, unvaccinated, died from measles in West Texas, the second child to succumb in a recent outbreak. Her death has fueled a debate within the local Mennonite community, where vaccine hesitancy is high due to distrust of public health institutions and belief in natural remedies. The...
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine estimates that 103,000 future cancers in the US will result from the 93 million CT scans performed in 2023. This accounts for roughly 5% of annual cancer diagnoses and puts CT scans on par with alcohol and obesity as cancer risk factors. ...
A Canadian study analyzing six million medical records found that middle-aged and older adults seeking hospital care due to cannabis use were almost twice as likely to develop dementia within five years compared to the general population. Even when compared to those seeking care for other reasons, cannabis users...
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine warns of serious health consequences linked to excessive daytime sleepiness, impacting both individuals and society. Insufficient sleep (less than 7-8 hours) is associated with diabetes, depression, heart disease, and more. Experts highlight that persistent sleepiness, even falling asleep in meetings, signals a...
A new study suggests CT scans contribute to significantly more cancer cases than previously thought, estimating over 100,000 radiation-induced cancers annually in the US from 93 million scans performed in 2023. This equates to roughly 5% of all new cancer cases, comparable to obesity and alcohol consumption. However,...
A new meta-analysis of 57 studies involving over 400,000 older adults finds that technology use is associated with a 42% lower risk of cognitive impairment, contradicting the 'digital dementia hypothesis'. While the study shows a correlation between technology use and reduced cognitive decline, it doesn't specify how technology should...
A study in JAMA Internal Medicine estimates that the increasing number of CT scans in the US (93 million in 2023) may lead to 103,000 future cancer cases due to low-dose ionizing radiation. While the risk for an individual is minimal, the cumulative effect from widespread use is concerning....
Proposed cuts to Medicaid, totaling $880 billion over 10 years, threaten long-term care access for millions of Americans. Medicaid funds over half of long-term care, supporting both in-home and nursing home services. Reductions would disproportionately impact low-income individuals and families, forcing them to bear the financial burden of...
