Jonathan Reed Health Editor 
Omaha police are investigating a two-vehicle collision at 114th Street and West Center Road that left two young children and two adults hospitalized with critical injuries. The crash occurred Thursday evening at approximately 6:35 p.m., prompting an ongoing investigation into potential factors including speeding or alcohol. Collision at 114th Street and West Center Road Emergency … Read more
Health Secretary James Murray has unveiled plans to restrict vape marketing to children, including plain packaging and bans on confectionery-related names, as part of a UK-wide consultation. The proposals, reported by the BBC, aim to reduce youth vaping by curbing appealing branding and flavors. The consultation, which follows the recent passing of the Tobacco and … Read more
A 12-week clinical trial of 48 overweight men in Japan found that daily consumption of 100 grams of plain yogurt, combined with dietary counseling and regular exercise, reduced the rate of biological aging by approximately 2.2%. Researchers tracked these cellular changes using the DunedinPACE measurement tool, which calculates the precise rate at which an individual’s … Read more
Health officials have reported nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis in New York City since May 1, with an additional 121 cases identified across the state. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked 145 cases across 17 states through June 16, no single source has been linked to the current multistate outbreak. Rising Case … Read more
Public health officials are investigating a surge in cyclosporiasis cases across the United States, with Michigan reporting nearly 1,000 confirmed infections. While the source of the current outbreak remains unidentified, health agencies link the parasitic illness to contaminated fresh produce and emphasize that the infection is not typically transmitted person-to-person. Michigan Outbreak and National Case … Read more
Dietary choices made throughout the day significantly influence sleep quality and recovery, according to experts. Research from Columbia University Irving Medical Center and professional guidance from celebrity dietitian Dr. Simrat Kathuria highlight that managing blood sugar, magnesium intake, and caffeine timing are essential for achieving deep, restorative sleep. Managing Blood Sugar and Evening Nutrition The … Read more
Approximately 90% of U.S. adults are at risk for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome, yet a recent American Heart Association survey reveals that nearly 90% of the public has never heard of the condition. The syndrome, which reflects how heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity influence or worsen each other, was defined by the American Heart … Read more
Faye Condon, a 12-year-old girl from Plymouth, England, endured six rounds of unnecessary chemotherapy after being misdiagnosed with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) in 2019. Following years of treatment at Bristol Children’s Hospital that failed to improve her condition, genetic testing in August 2025 confirmed she has de novo Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) type 2. A Misdiagnosis … Read more
Norton Healthcare has diagnosed 10 adult patients with cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing severe gastrointestinal distress, in Kentucky over the last two weeks. How Cyclospora Spreads Through Fresh Produce Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, humans become infected after consuming food … Read more
Michigan health officials reported 992 cases of cyclosporiasis as of Wednesday, marking the largest parasitic outbreak in state history. The infection, caused by the Cyclospora parasite, has spread across at least 17 states, with significant clusters also emerging in Ohio, New York, and Texas. Michigan and Ohio report massive case surges Photo: WTOP The scale … Read more