Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico, which have already seen one death, have many Americans wondering whether they are at risk and how cautious they should be. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that global measles outbreaks increase the likelihood of cases among unvaccinated travelers. …
Read More »Young woman with liver disease needed organ donor, got much more after a NASCAR race
Nicole Munda, who was turning 29 in 2001, had never been to a NASCAR race at that point in time. Then a friend invited her to make the 4½-hour drive from her home in Las Vegas to the Phoenix International Raceway. At first, she didn’t want to, as she shared …
Read More »Make America Healthy Again: Timeline of the MAHA movement
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has taken off ever since HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first pitch for a healthier America. MAHA aims to improve nutrition, eliminate toxins, preserve natural habitats and fight the chronic disease epidemic in this country, according to its website. Since the slogan’s …
Read More »To prevent insomnia, older adults should do this exercise, study finds
Learn to ‘biohack’ sleep with Lara Trump Human biologist and ‘biohacker’ Gary Brecka shows Fox News host Lara Trump the benefits of exercising in a hyperbaric chamber, cold plunges, red light therapy and silver fabric at nighttime on ‘My View with Lara Trump.’ Exercise has proven benefits in all areas …
Read More »Measles prevention and protection critical under RFK Jr.: contributor
Amid the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, along with several cases in other states, doctors are emphasizing the importance of community protection. Measles is “wildly contagious among unvaccinated individuals,” Fox News Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Marc Siegel previously told Fox News Digital. Ahead of a Tuesday interview with HHS Secretary …
Read More »Trans surgeries increase risk of mental health conditions, suicidal ideations
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). So-called “gender-affirming surgery” could lead to potentially dangerous mental health effects, a new study has found. Transgender individuals face “heightened psychological distress,” including …
Read More »Study finds excessive phone, screen use tied to manic symptoms for one group
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco, indicates that pre-teens with greater exposure to certain types of tech use could be at a higher risk of developing manic symptoms. Published in the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, the study analyzed a nationwide sample of 9,243 children …
Read More »What is hantavirus, the cause of Gene Hackman’s wife’s death?
The causes of death have been revealed for actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa Hackman, 65. Hackman was found to have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease along with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, while his wife likely passed away first from “hantavirus pulmonary syndrome” (HPS), according to New Mexico authorities. Hantaviruses …
Read More »Boy with cancer honored by President Trump is determined to collect more officer badges
Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, the 13-year-old with cancer who received an honorary Secret Service agent badge from President Donald Trump, is speaking out about his personal health journey. The president, during his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, honored the boy, who is fighting brain cancer. The room …
Read More »Lingering lung disorders 5 years post-COVID: Here’s what to know
The COVID-19 pandemic engulfed the U.S. five years ago this month, leaving not only lingering mental health effects but also long-term physical symptoms. One of those included a condition known as post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis, which involves scarring of the lungs that can worsen over time and may require a lung …
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