health News

If You Don't Pass This Fitness Test, You Should Probably Retake Gym Class - BuzzFeed

Time for a bit of tough love.

Broken Heart Syndrome Still Deadly, Especially for Men - Neuroscience News

A large-scale U.S. study reveals that Takotsubo cardiomyopathy—also known as broken heart syndrome—continues to carry a high risk of death and severe complications, with no improvement in outcomes from 2016 to 2020.

ADHD symptoms appear to influence women’s orgasms - PsyPost

Researchers have found that women who exhibit inattentive ADHD symptoms report lower orgasmic consistency during partnered sex, while those with hyperactive-impulsive symptoms may experience more consistent orgasms—underscoring the relationships between atten…

Scientists make disturbing discovery after analyzing stroke patients' arteries: 'We did not know that' - Yahoo

"The next steps will be to investigate what exactly they are doing there."

'Orthorexia' Is More And More Common. Here's What You Should Know About It. - HuffPost

Social media pressures only makes this condition more prevalent.

Supplements Made Me Lose My Mind - The Cut

Author Zoe Dubno was against psychiatric drugs. When she was depressed, she tried a supplement called St. John’s wort instead. It made her lose her mind.

How Many Days A Week Should I Walk To Improve My Heart Health? - TODAY.com

Walking on a regular basis has a wide range of benefits, from improving mental health to boosting metabolism, weight management and more.

Williams Syndrome: The people who are too friendly - BBC

People with Williams Syndrome treat strangers as their new best friends. Now the condition is revealing clues to our evolutionary past – and what makes us human.

Statement on the antigen composition of COVID-19 vaccines - World Health Organization (WHO)

<h2><strong>Key points</strong></h2><ul><li>Vaccination remains an important public health countermeasure against COVID-19. As per the WHO Director General’s <a href="https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/standing-recommendations-for-covid-19-issued-by-the-…

Ticks have increased in Central New York by 200% - WSTM

After an end to a cold winter, tick season is in full swing.

Scientists discover unexpected factor that could increase cancer risk in children: 'Cancer could potentially be influenced by events in early life' - Yahoo

"Sustained investment in this type of research will be critical in the global effort to prevent and treat cancer before it’s too late."

I tried skipping every day for a month—here are the surprising benefits no-one talks about - Fit&Well

Skipping isn't just for kids

Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition - The Jerusalem Post

Dengue and chikungunya may soon be endemic in Europe due to global warming, research shows - France 24

Climate change is pushing disease-carrying tiger mosquitoes deeper into Europe, raising the risk that once-tropical viruses like dengue and chikungunya could become endemic across the continent, new research warns.

Walking Daily Linked to Lower Risk of 13 Cancers, Major Study Finds - ScienceAlert

Physical inactivity costs the UK an estimated £7.4 billion each year – but more importantly, it costs lives.

Study links radon gas to childhood leukemia - KSL.com

An 18-year, 700-plus county study from Oregon State University found a link between exposure to radon gas and childhood leukemia rates.

Hotter Climate Could Fuel Spread of Dangerous Fungi, Scientists Warn - ScienceAlert

The setup for The Last of Us video game and TV series involves a fungus that evolves due to climate change to infect swathes of the human population, turning people into killer zombies – and at least part of that story is eerily plausible.

Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds - BBC

The disease has spread great distances, with scientists racing to understand the risks.

Measles Case Confirmed in Williamsburg - COLlive

A confirmed case of measles has been reported in the Williamsburg neighborhood, raising serious concern among local health professionals about the potential for a broader outbreak, particularly within the frum community. Full Story

7 Medications That Don’t Mix Well With Coffee, According to a Pharmacist - EatingWell

If coffee is part of your morning (or any time of day) routine, make sure it isn’t interacting with your medications.