Monday, February 24 2025

More than 900 Californians, including 15 children, have died from the flu this season - The Mercury News

This year’s flu season is off to a deadly start. Over 900 people have died from influenza since the beginning of October in California, more than have died at this point in any of the last six respi… [+2231 chars]

What to know about the measles outbreak in West Texas as cases rise to 90 - PBS NewsHour

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday, and 16 people are hospitalized. In neighboring eastern New Mex… [+4079 chars]

Popular dietary supplements could be putting teens at risk - WKRC TV Cincinnati

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new study has found a potential link between the use of six popular muscle-building supplements to symptoms of body dysmorphia in teens. The author of the study found that subs… [+740 chars]

Optimism and Pessimism Shape Resilience and Risk - Neuroscience News

Summary: Researchers examined how optimism and pessimism influenced well-being and behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing data from a large-scale study of older adults, they found that opti… [+7101 chars]

What happens when you diet by removing ultra-processed foods? Doctors found out - Earth.com

Most dietary programs focus on weight loss or meeting U.S. nutrition guidelines. These guidelines do not mention ultra-processed foods (UPFs), even though they are linked to serious health risks. C… [+5573 chars]

2 'exclusively indoor' cats in Michigan caught bird flu, potentially from their owners - Livescience.com

Editor's note: This story was updated on Feb. 22 with comments from the CDC. It was originally published Feb. 20. Two "exclusively indoor" cats from two separate households in Michigan caught H5N1 b… [+6336 chars]

This New Paper About Eating Out of Plastic Containers Is a Bit Terrifying - Futurism

We have some bad news for those of you that love getting takeout, because those plastic containers that your steaming delicious meals come in? They may well be sabotaging your heart health, new resea… [+3183 chars]

I’ve Had Acne Forever. When I Became a Microbiologist, I Finally Figured Out How to Fix It. - Slate

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. My first pimple was a defining moment in my life. I recall feeling confus… [+7299 chars]

Why America is losing its 50-year 'war on cancer,' according to scientist Nafis Hasan - Livescience.com

The United States officially launched its "war on cancer" by signing the National Cancer Act of 1971 . Broadly, the intention was to spur research into the biology of cancer to better treat — and po… [+10395 chars]

New FDA-Approved Diabetes Drug Slashes Heart Attack and Stroke Risk - SciTechDaily

Sotagliflozin, an FDA-approved drug for type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, significantly reduces heart attack and stroke risk, according to an international trial. Unlike other SGLT2 inhibitors, it … [+4545 chars]

What Is HKU5-CoV-2? Scientists Find Bat Virus Similar To COVID-19 - Forbes

Flying bat action shot of hunting animal in natural forest background. This species is know for ... [+] roosting and living in urban areas in Europe and Asia. getty Researchers have discovered a vi… [+3152 chars]

100-year old professor shares common risk factors that ruin health and reduce longevity - The Times of India

Next in his list is sugar, a major risk factor for the heart. Excessive sugar consumption is linked to numerous health risks, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic disorders. Adde… [+366 chars]

Medical Mysteries: Her maddening cough had an unexpected cause - The Washington Post

Constance Meyers hacking cough was driving other people crazy. For more than a year, it had been the soundtrack of her life, disrupting the violin lessons she was giving, waking her up at night and … [+11454 chars]

Do You Always Remember Your Dreams? Researchers May Know Why - Gizmodo

How frequently do you remember dreams? Have you ever woken up knowing you’ve dreamed but been unable to recall the details? It turns out that the ability to remember a dream might be influenced by a … [+3073 chars]

‘I was treating it like a spa day’: Houston woman goes to Prenuvo. Now she has an appointment to get a vital organ removed - The Daily Dot

Sarah Blackburn wanted peace of mind. Instead, she got an appointment to have her spleen removed. In a now-viral TikTok, Blackburn recounts how she and her husband booked full-body MRIs at Prenuvo, … [+5203 chars]

News | Top RI Doctor Philip Chan Talks How Flu, RSV and Norovirus Are Hitting RI Hard - GoLocalProv

Saturday, February 22, 2025 GoLocal LIVE View Larger + Dr. Philip Chan PHOTO: Brown Health GoLocal LIVE interviewed Dr. Philip Chan, who discussed the growing hospitalization hammering Rhode Isla… [+3620 chars]

Vikings suffered from severe oral infections and facial diseases - The Brighter Side of News

Modern technology is shedding new light on the health of Viking-era populations. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg recently used computed tomography (CT) scans to analyze skulls excavated f… [+5339 chars]