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Cook County Health Officials Identify 2nd Suburban Measles Case, Possible Exposure At OHare Airport - Patch
The unvaccinated 4-year-old acquired measles from international travel and passed through terminal 5 at O'Hare on Sept. 11.

Amid budget crunch, Long Beach Health Department ends programs, cuts jobs - Long Beach Post
About half the jobs are tied to federal funding for things like health education, HIV-prevention and racial equity, with more announcements about sunsetting programs coming later this year, a spokesperson said.

130-Year-Old Butter Additive Discovered In Danish Basement Contains Bacteria From The 1890s - IFLScience
The bacteria within harbor a few surprises.

BLAZE BAYLEY On His Post-Heart Attack Recovery: 'The Worst Part About It For Me Is The Diet, Trying To Keep The Weight Off' - BLABBERMOUTH.NET
In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, former IRON MAIDEN singer Blaze Bayley once again opened up about his health — two and a half years after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery following a heart attack in March 2023. The 62-year…

Diets improve health markers in MS, but don’t affect brain lesions - Multiple Sclerosis News Today
Fasting and ketogenic diets were found to benefit blood fats, weight, and blood pressure in MS, but did not reduce brain lesions in a study.

Sleep position directly impacts the health of your heart and stomach - Earth.com
Studies confirm that the position in which you sleep plays a significant role in human health - especially for your stomach and your heart.
Neuroscientist suggests THIS exercise will give a boost to ‘miracle molecule’ that fuels brain growth, and no, it's not running - Times of India
For decades, people were told that the brain stops making new cells after a certain age. But science has a different story to tell now. Researchers have shown that adults can indeed grow new brain cells, especially in the hippocampus, the region linked to mem…

This could happen to your body if you eat just one hot dog every day - Earth.com
A study reveals that even small daily portions of processed meats or soft drinks increase the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel expected to recommend delaying hepatitis B shot for newborns - CNN
A key federal vaccine advisory panel whose members were recently replaced by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to vote to recommend delaying until age 4 the hepatitis B vaccine that’s currently given to newborns, according …

Who’s more sensitive to pain, men or women? The answer may surprise you. - The Washington Post
As we learn more about how pain processing can vary between women and men, it might lead to better treatments.
Nearly half of US adults have high blood pressure, says American Heart Association: How to lower it natur - Times of India
Discover how nearly 122.4 million American adults are affected by high blood pressure and learn effective natural methods for managing and lowering it effectively to reduce health risks.

Circumcision In Decline: Why Fewer U.S. Parents Are Heeding Recommendation By Doctors - Study Finds
A new JAMA Pediatrics study shows circumcision is declining in the US. Researchers link trends to demographics, income, and parental attitudes.
Everyone has a Chinese peptide dealer now - The San Francisco Standard
At one San Francisco company, free peptide injections are offered to the whole staff on Fridays.

Parkinson's Disease Could Be Ignited by Burned-Out Brain Cells - ScienceAlert
Parkinson's disease is characterized by the death of dopamine-producing neurons in a part of the brain responsible for motor movement.

New parent advice: We're about to adopt a little boy. People's responses to that are honestly flooring me. - slate.com
I'm sure it's well-meaning...

Whatever happened to .... the 12-year-old Ukrainian girl in need of a heart transplant? - NPR
During a Russian attack, a medical team drove to extract the heart of a young girl who'd just died and bring it to their hospital, where a 12-year-old was in desperate need of a transplant.

Want stronger bones? Jumping exercises might help. - The Washington Post
To maintain or even strengthen your bones, you need to load the skeleton with enough force.
How do you take your blood pressure correctly? Simple steps to ensure reliable results - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
How do you take your blood pressure the right way? There are some simple steps to make sure you aren’t one of the many getting unreliable results.
Humans can’t live beyond 150 years: Scientists expose the harsh reality - The Times of India
Science News: Scientists find clues about human lifespan limits. A study reveals the body's resilience declines with age. This decline happens regardless of health.

Essex mum lost 19 stone before blood cancer diagnosis - BBC
Sarezah Lake writes a book about her weight loss journey and cancer diagnosis.