Aspirin is a staple in medicine cabinets worldwide, known primarily for its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. However, recent research is shedding light on a potentially game-changing role for this common medication: cancer prevention and treatment.1 While aspirin’s anticancer properties have been hinted at in various studies over the years,2 this function has largely been overlooked … Read more
KAMITUGA, Congo — Slumped on the ground over a mound of dirt, Divine Wisoba pulled weeds from her daughter’s grave. The 1-month-old died from mpox in eastern Congo in August, but Wisoba, 21, was too traumatized to attend the funeral. In her first visit to the cemetery, she wept into her shirt for the child … Read more
DENVER, CO (KDVR/NEXSTAR) — Rats and mice are quite common in cities, particularly some of the largest in the U.S. that have the perfect habitat for everyone’s least favorite pests. Rodents are common in cities because of the access to food and sanitation practices, according to Terminix, a nationwide termination service. While small, they quickly … Read more
A groundbreaking study has unveiled the incredible effects of an inexpensive supplement, at times costing a mere 5p per dose, on those who carry a genetic risk for elevated cholesterol levels. Omega 3, renowned for its benefits in managing blood pressure and diabetes symptoms, is a popular choice for health-savvy individuals, with roughly 8% of … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Health officials warned Wednesday that the Los Angeles area is seeing more dengue fever cases in people who have not traveled outside the U.S. mainland, a year after the first such case was reported in California. Public health officials said at least three people apparently became ill with dengue this month after … Read more
(NewsNation) — Losing muscle mass isn’t the only potential side effect of taking weight loss medications such as Ozempic: Brittle bones are another. According to a study published in the journal JAMA Network, bones can become less dense with rapid weight loss, especially in people older than 65 and predisposed to osteoporosis. The study followed 195 adults … Read more
The organization representing Canada’s doctors has issued a formal apology for the harms the medical profession has caused Indigenous Peoples. The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) made the apology Wednesday at a ceremony in Victoria, attended by representatives of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples. CMA president Dr. Joss Reimer said the organization was “deeply ashamed” … Read more
Footballer turned Strictly Dancing star Paul Merson is most recognisable these days as a pundit for Sky Sports. Yet off the pitch, Merson, 56, has spoken candidly about his struggle with addiction to alcohol, cocaine and gambling. In the past Merson has written about his various addictions in his book Hooked, which aimed to help … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — A longtime donor who has given more than $160 million to Tulane University is the new namesake of the university’s expanding 112-year-old school of public health, Tulane officials announced Wednesday. The amount of Celia Scott Weatherhead’s latest gift wasn’t revealed, but school officials indicated it will help transform the institution into one … Read more
(The Hill) — Pregnancy appears to trigger a kind of “reorganization” of an expecting mother’s brain, new research suggests. MRI images taken of a 38-year-old woman throughout her pregnancy show the condition caused an extensive restructuring of her brain, according to a proof-of-concept study published Monday in the journal Nature Neuroscience. As part of the study, … Read more
