Health NYC West Nile Virus Cases Surge Past 2025 Total Amid Record Heat
New York City health officials report that human cases of the West Nile virus have surpassed last year's total, driven by a…
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Health Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Knowing the Difference
Choosing between an urgent care center and a hospital emergency room depends entirely on the severity of a medical condition, according to…
Health T. Rex Was Warm-Blooded, Study of Fossil Teeth Reveals
Tyrannosaurus rex maintained an average body temperature of about 36.3 degrees, functioning as an active, warm-blooded animal with a rapid metabolism, according…
Health Congo Vaccinates Health Workers Amid Deadliest Ebola Outbreak
Congo began administering Ebola vaccinations to healthcare staff in Bunia on Saturday, targeting front-line workers in the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak…
Health World’s First IVF Baby Louise Brown Visits Argentina for Reproductive Medicine Congress
Louise Joy Brown, the first person conceived via in vitro fertilization, traveled to Buenos Aires to participate as the guest of honor…
Health T-Cell Profiles Reveal New Insights into Childhood EoE
Recent immunological profiling of pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) reveals distinct T-cell signatures that differentiate the chronic immune-mediated condition from normal pediatric esophageal…
Health New Addiction Treatment Centre Summit House Opens in Grande Prairie
Summit House in Grande Prairie, Alta., opens on Sept. 26 to provide 36 recovery beds for men undergoing addictions treatment, addressing a…
Health COVID-19 and Stroke: Study Links Free Hemoglobin and Iron to Brain Clots
Researchers at the Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete have uncovered new evidence explaining why patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 faced an elevated risk…
Health Ancient Smallpox DNA Found in Chilean Mummies: Can It Be Revived?
Researchers have extracted ancient DNA fragments of the variola virus—the pathogen responsible for smallpox—from the naturally mummified remains of two Indigenous individuals…
School Lunch Anaphylaxis: Why Kids Are Eating Only Rice and Seaweed
Severe food allergies in South Korean elementary schools are forcing some children to eat only plain gim, or roasted seaweed, during lunch…
Health HEALTH: COVID-19 Wastewater Levels Surge Across U.S.
The United States is experiencing a late summer COVID-19 surge, with coronavirus concentrations in wastewater rising significantly across multiple regions, according to…
Sepsis Awareness: Recognizing Symptoms and Survival Stories
Sepsis survival relies on early recognition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which warns that the body's extreme response…
Health Mixed Results Found in July Clinical Trial for GLP-1 and AUD
Costco is expanding discount prescription access for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy through a partnership with the digital health platform Sesame,…
Health Ireland’s Perinatal Mental Health Crisis: Call for Urgent Service Overhaul
New mothers with severe and complex mental health needs are falling through the cracks of the Irish healthcare system due to a…
Health FAA Proposes New Flexibility for Airline Emergency Medical Kits
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a rule change on August 4, 2025, that would give commercial airlines greater flexibility in stocking emergency…
Health Hair Loss Got Worse After 6 Months of Finasteride? Causes and Solutions
Patients experiencing a sudden surge in hair loss after six months of successful finasteride treatment often face seasonal shedding, acute lifestyle stressors,…
Health TeamBirth: Promoting Patient-Centered Childbirth Through Communication
TeamBirth, a care-delivery process designed to foster clear communication and shared decision-making during labor and delivery, continues to expand across major U.S.…
Health Low-Grade Fever Before General Anesthesia: Can I Still Have Surgery?
Evaluating Preoperative Fever Risks and Anesthesia Safety A body temperature hovering around 37.4°C (99.3°F) without obvious cold symptoms might seem minor, but…