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Ebola cases in Congo rise as authorities race to contain spread of outbreak, health agency says - AP News
Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday that suspected Ebola cases in Congo’s southern Kasai province have more than doubled since last week. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said suspected cases have increased from 28 to 68 in th…
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5 Supplements to Take With Turmeric to Boost Its Benefits - Verywell Health
Turmeric has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, it is not readily absorbed by the body. Pairing it with other supplements can boost absorption and enhance its health benefits.
Fayetteville family faces COVID-19 vaccine hurdles amid viral surge - WRAL.com
Travis Rose's family faced a frustrating ordeal when their COVID-19 vaccination appointment was abruptly canceled, jeopardizing their plans to protect their high-risk son, Aiden, before a Disney World trip.
Medications leave lasting mark on gut microbiome, even years after use - Medical Xpress
Medications taken years ago can continue to shape the human gut microbiome, according to a large-scale study from the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics.
Psilocybin therapy linked to lasting depression remission five years later - PsyPost
A treatment for depression involving just two doses of psilocybin may have effects that last for years. A new follow-up study found that two-thirds of participants were still in remission five years after their therapy, pointing to its potential durability.
Death reported as Chicago issues health alert for leptospirosis - NBC 5 Chicago
Chicago health officials released a health alert about leptospirosis cases in the city after numerous infections left at least one person dead.
Expert biochemist says a daily exercise that takes less than an hour is the 'gold standard' for reversing your age by decades - Fortune
Dr. Rhonda Patrick champions the Norweigan 4x4 protocol, but she says "you can't just start doing it right out the gate."
Opinion | Not vaccinating comes at an exorbitant cost - The Washington Post
Agony and death are not all that shots prevent.
"They Simply Have A Taste For The Hedonists Among Us": Festival Mosquito Study Has Some Bad News - IFLScience
There's a way to make yourself less attractive to mosquitoes, but it doesn't sound like a fun time.
Breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug that extends life by decades earns its developers a $250,000 'American Nobel' - Live Science
One of this year's coveted Lasker Awards went to three scientists who helped invent a life-saving treatment for cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease.
Oh Deer! Viral deer disease detected in local counties - WKBN.com
The Pennsylvania Gaming Commission announced that a viral disease has infected deer in both Mercer and Lawrence counties.
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How Your Body Reacts When You Stop Eating Carbs - Verywell Health
Learn what happens when you restrict carbs, and why that tends to be unsustainable in the long run.
Have you been able to get your updated COVID vaccine in WA? - The Seattle Times
The Seattle Times wants to hear about your experience.
Study: Eating Breakfast Later Could Be Dangerous for Your Health - AOL.com
Changing this simple habit could help you live longer. Here’s what to know about the results of a 22-year-long study.
The Supplement and Cleanse To Avoid, According to a Doctor - TODAY.com
A liver specialist reveals why he'd never take this supplement or do this type of cleanse. Discover his suggestions for how to look after your liver instead.
Study: Eating Breakfast Later Could Be Dangerous for Your Health - Prevention
Changing this simple habit could help you live longer. Here’s what to know about the results of a 22-year-long study.
Love, drugs and condoms: Couples with different HIV status face a new reality - NPR
They're called "serodiscordant" couples. One is HIV positive, the other negative. Aid from the U.S. enabled them to obtain medicines and condoms for protection — until this year.
A single exercise session may slow cancer cell growth, new study shows - The Washington Post
Exercise may not only help prevent cancer but also could fight it at a cellular level.
Doctors, nurses, pharmacy, clinic: One cancer patient’s fight to get vaccinated - AJC.com
Chaos on the ground amid Kennedy’s vaccine changes spurs fear among Georgia health board.
Dropping hepatitis B shots for newborns would ignore history and endanger children, scientists warn - statnews.com
People who study, treat, or have hepatitis B say ending routine vaccination at birth - as some vaccine critics want - could lead to a resurgence of the virus.