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Traveler with measles visited Newark Airport, may have exposed others - NJ.com
The infected traveler was at the airport on July 29 and July 30, state health officials said.
We're in the thick of a creatine craze but do you know what you're really taking? - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Health experts say we are in the midst of a creatine craze, but independent tests show some expensive gummy brands contain next to no creatine.
Sonoma County man dies from Legionnaires’ disease - The Press Democrat
Sonoma County health officials said the case is an isolated incident, with no concern of larger outbreak.

Guyana lone Caribbean country to record Oropouche virus - Trinidad Express Newspapers
WASHINGTON – Guyana is the only Caribbean Community (Caricom) country that has a confirmed case of the Oropouche fever, a viral disease that has resurged across the Americas since late

A 2nd Opinion Saved Baby Born with Infant-Type Hemispheric Glioma - TODAY.com
Doctors told Fletcher's parents that she would soon die. They pushed for other opinions, learned their daughter had infant-grade hemispheric glioma. She's now cancer-free.

Idaho reports first West Nile virus-related death of 2025 - KTVB
West Nile virus can cause fever-related illness or brain and spinal cord infections, including meningitis or encephalitis.

5 ways to reduce hair loss without drugs or supplements — and a bad hack that will make your scalp worse - New York Post
In the US, more than 80% of men and nearly half of women will face significant hair loss in their lifetime.

Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets – here’s what our research found - The Conversation
Chocolate and porridge are both popular but only one gets binged. Why? Our psychology plays a bigger role in overeating than food labels alone.

3 human cases of West Nile virus detected in Salt Lake, Cache counties - KSL.com
The Bear River Health Department reported two cases of West Nile virus in humans on Friday, following a report of one case in Salt Lake County on Thursday.

First death from West Nile virus in Idaho this year - East Idaho News
The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. TWIN FALLS — Idaho’s first reported death caused by West Nile virus this year was identified in a Twin Falls County resident over the age of 65. West Nile virus is spread by the …

Thousands of kids in mental distress are stuck in ERs for days, OHSU study finds - OregonLive.com
With too few psychiatric beds, emergency rooms have become holding pens for children in mental health crises.

Scientists Identify a New Glitch in Human Thinking - Gizmodo
The newly coined "doubling-back aversion" highlights another reason why people stubbornly refuse to change tack, researchers say.

Massachusetts considers breaking with federal vaccine recommendations - WBUR
Gov. Maura Healey has proposed giving Massachusetts health officials the authority to set their own independent policy, "if the federal government fails to maintain a robust schedule of vaccine recommendations."

Chlorophyll & Collagen: Does Science Back TikTok's Favorite Supplements? - ScienceAlert
Walk into any health store, scroll through TikTok, or browse the shelves of your favourite beauty retailer, and you'll be met with a familiar promise: that a pill, powder or potion could be the secret to glowing skin, boosted energy, or even inner "detoxifica…
ADHD drug treatment and risk of negative events and outcomes - Hacker News

The Retina Synchronizes Vision Before Signals Reach the Brain - Neuroscience News
Researchers have discovered that the human retina synchronizes visual signals before they even reach the brain. Researchers have discovered that the human retina synchronizes visual signals before they even reach the brain.

‘Only a matter of time’: Warming ocean water will make flesh-eating bacteria that infected Cape Cod swimmer more common - The Boston Globe
A bacteria that can cause flesh-eating infections is attracted to warmer ocean temperatures. A Cape swimmer was recently infected, and more cases are expected in the future.

Dr. Roach: The proper amount of vitamin B12 for supplementation varies - The Detroit News
Vitamin B12 deficiency isn't too common.
5 best protein sources for vegans and vegetarians, according to a heart surgeon - The Times of India
Discover the best plant-based protein sources recommended by Dr. Steven Gundry, a heart surgeon, for vegans and vegetarians. Learn about lentils, flaxseeds, Barù nuts, spirulina, and sorghum, and how they can benefit your health without meat.

Improve Eye Health With These 6 Best Vitamins and Supplements - CNET
These are the best vitamins and supplements for eye health, which are great for supporting your vision and helping you take better care of your eyes.