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Childhood verbal and physical abuse leave similar impacts, study shows - CNN
Both physical and verbal abuse in childhood are linked to a significant increased risk of low mental well-being in adulthood, an analysis of studies found.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rare but rising: What you need to know heading to NC's coast - WRAL.com
A serious bacterial infection has put a North Carolina man in an Outer Banks ICU, highlighting a growing concern over the flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.
Mom, 58, Used a 'Miracle' GLP to 'Be Thin' for Her Son’s Wedding. She Claims It Made Her So Sick She Almost Missed the Big Day - Yahoo Lifestyle Canada
Ali Eastburn missed her son’s rehearsal dinner after her appendix burst while traveling, an incident she claims was caused by the medication
Sex-related gap found for use of DMTs in MS patients ages 18-40 - Multiple Sclerosis News Today
Women in their childbearing years are significantly less likely than men in the same age range to be given disease-modifying therapies for MS.
A cancer diagnosis can cause out-of-pocket costs to surge, even for those with insurance - CBS News
New research underscores the financial burden a cancer diagnosis can impose on patients.
TRICARE Coverage of Weight Loss Medications: What To Know - TRICARE Newsroom (.mil)
Understanding the difference between TRICARE plans and coverage is key to knowing what to expect when filling your prescription. There are different rules about how TRICARE covers these drugs based on
Serious tick-borne virus investigated on Martha's Vineyard - WCVB
Aside from the pending investigation, there has only been one case of Powassan virus on the island in the past 20 years.
Many studies of air-cleaning tech say they curb viral spread, but new review raises questions - CIDRAP
Compounds may help treat certain neurological disorders - National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)
An experimental small molecule alleviated CoQ10 deficiency and reversed associated brain damage in a boy with a rare disease.
Reduce dementia risk: 10 lifestyle changes that can protect your brain - The Times of India
From how you eat to how you move, there are ways to lower your risk. Here’s a closer look at 10 powerful lifestyle changes that can help protect your brain, starting now.
‘Very contagious’ disease found in North Idaho wastewater. What to know - Idaho Statesman
Measles found in Coeur d’Alene wastewater highlights the risk of low vaccination rates in Idaho. Stay informed about symptoms, testing and travel safety.
Tuberculosis case confirmed in Jackson County; investigation underway - WLOS
Health officials confirm an investigation is underway after a person with a confirmed case of tuberculosis (TB) was in Jackson County
Where the summer COVID-19 infections are hitting hardest: Bad news for Alabama - AL.com
More people across all ages are visiting emergency rooms due to COVID-19 symptoms.
The world nearly beat polio. But fake records, an imperfect vaccine and missteps aided its comeback - CNN
For the past decade, Sughra Ayaz has traveled door to door in southeastern Pakistan, pleading with parents to allow children to be vaccinated against polio as part of a global campaign to wipe out the paralytic disease. She hears their demands and fears. Some…
Cancer deaths hit 'alarming' surge due to common health condition, experts say - AOL.com
New research reveals that obesity-related cancer deaths in the U.S. have surged within 20 years, with obesity linked to 13 cancer types. Experts discuss the ...
STDs are rampant in Mississippi. This one is now considered an epidemic. - WLBT
The state’s current boom of congenital syphilis follows a nationwide trend.
I Married My Husband Thinking We Could Fix His Sex Troubles. I Didn’t Expect It to Be This … Challenging. - Slate
We should've figured this out by now.
Possible case of rare tick-borne virus investigated on Martha’s Vineyard - The Boston Globe
Only one case of Powassan virus has been recorded on Martha’s Vineyard in the past 20 years, officials said.
NYC reports second death in Harlem Legionnaires' outbreak - Gothamist
The number of those sickened swells to 58.
West Tisbury Infant Contracts Powassan - The Vineyard Gazette
Medical professionals determined that Lily Sisco, a one-month-old from West Tisbury, has Powassan, a rare viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected tick.