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Ontario measles cases more than double over past two weeks; hospitalizations up to 31 - Toronto Star
Public Health Ontario is reporting 372 total cases since an outbreak began on Oct. 28, 2024.
Couple Gets Locked Out Of Apartment — Then A Furry Hero Saves The Day - The Dodo
“It gives us peace of mind to know he can help us!”
Measles cases in Hastings County triple in a week amid largest outbreak in 30 years - CBC.ca
All of the cases involve people who had never been vaccinated against the disease, according to the South East Health Unit, which is urging residents to make sure their immunizations are up to date.
H5N1 dairy cow study finds sustained milk production drop, extensive transmission across herd - University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Measles cases pick up as RFK promotes unproven treatments - BBC.com
There are over 250 cases of measles in at least a dozen states across the US.
The impact of kangaroo mother care on maternal and infant health - Church News
Alaina Nickerl, a Georgia State University graduate student, hopes to educate others on the benefits of skin-to-skin contact in the NICU.
Just 5 Days of Junk Food Can Trigger Obesity's Hold on Your Brain - ScienceAlert
After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack – like crisps or a chocolate bar – can be strong.
No measles reported yet in Nevada, but state’s vaccination rate slipping - Nevada Current
Measles, a highly contagious disease considered to have been eradicated since the turn of the century, is making a comeback. Nevada has no reported cases as of Thursday morning, but public health officials worry the state may be vulnerable as vaccination rate…
First cases of California residents with bird flu traced to Central Valley - CBS News 8
California health officials confirm human cases of bird flu linked to dairy farms, with 37 workers and one child affected, all showing mild symptoms.
Scientists solve decades-long Parkinson's mystery - Medical Xpress
WEHI researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery that paves the way for the development of new drugs to treat the condition.
Doctors Just Discovered A Dangerous Syndrome Linked To Slushies - Women's Health
Some new research breaks down cases of glycerol intoxication syndrome in children after consuming slushies. Here's what doctors have to say about the findings.
'Pregnant' ancient Egyptian mummy with 'cancer' actually wasn't pregnant and didn't have cancer, new study finds - Livescience.com
The mummy of a first-century-B.C. individual found in Egypt was not pregnant and did not have cancer, according to a new CT study.
Human Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) — California, September–December 2024 - CDC
This report describes cases of highly pathogenic ...
Prevent Leading Cause of Young Adult Cancer Deaths - Newsmax
Colorectal cancer is increasing 2% to 4% annually in people ages 20 to 49. And it is expected to become the leading cause of cancer death in this age group by the year 2030. Researchers have observed a significant increase in colorectal cancer cases, particul…
12 Long Island residents alerted to possible measles exposure following new case - Gothamist
This is the third case of measles reported in New York this year as outbreaks rage in Texas and New Mexico.
Sixth child dies from flu in Michigan - MLive.com
Michigan's flu-like illness levels are among the worst in the nation.
Your sleep may predict memory loss or dementia years in advance - Earth.com
AI detects early signs of memory decline by analyzing brain waves during sleep. Researchers found subtle gamma wave changes.
How does rowing affect your heart, and is it different to running? - Livescience.com
Rowing machines and treadmills do not challenge your cardiovascular system in the same way, so what is the science behind it?
Can you recover from long Covid? Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains - CNN
It’s been more than five years since the World Health Organization declared Covid a global pandemic. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about how long Covid is still affecting people’s lives in 2025.
Marburg virus disease– United Republic of Tanzania - World Health Organization
On 13 March 2025, the Ministry of Health of the United Republic of Tanzania declared the end of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak. This declaration came after two consecutive incubation periods (a total of 42 days) since the last person confirmed with …