Health
Two more individuals appear to be free of human immunodeficiency virus following stem cell transplants for cancer treatment, according to case presentations at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro. If both patients remain in remission, they will mark the 12th and 13th documented cases of a cure resulting from the … Read more
Researchers at Imperial College London are integrating the PrecivityAD2 blood test from C2N Diagnostics into primary care pathways to accelerate Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses, according to a university release. Launched in May as part of the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative Healthcare System Preparedness program, the BEAD-PC study evaluates patients aged 50 and older showing signs of mild … Read more
In patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery, four doses of dapagliflozin beginning the day before the operation significantly reduced the incidence of postoperative acute kidney injury during the 7-day recovery period, according to a multicenter placebo-controlled trial published in JAMA. The trial found that dapagliflozin lowered AKI incidence to 28% compared with 52% in the placebo … Read more
Researchers have confirmed New York State’s first case of Bourbon virus, a rare and potentially severe infection carried by lone star ticks, according to scitechdaily.com. The patient, 67-year-old Michael Larkin of Suffolk County, contracted the virus after being bitten by two lone star ticks while working outdoors, as reported by the New York Post. New … Read more
Suffolk County health officials are investigating three probable cases of tularemia, a rare bacterial illness often called rabbit fever that spreads through ticks and flies, raising fresh concerns over tick-borne illnesses on Long Island. According to the Suffolk County Health Department, diagnosing the rare condition requires a mix of lab tests and clinical criteria, with … Read more
According to a study published July 14 in the journal Environmental Pollution, exposure to glyphosate during midpregnancy increases the likelihood of spontaneous preterm birth before 37 weeks. Led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and analyzing 1,450 women, the investigation found that higher urinary concentrations of the active chemical ingredient in professional-grade Roundup products specifically … Read more
Fall-related injuries and cardiovascular disease are the leading drivers of emergency department visits and hospital admissions among older adults in York Region, according to a health status report released by the region. The findings are part of Understanding the Health of Seniors in York Region: Healthy Aging in Our Community, a municipal report that draws … Read more
Active recovery and low-impact movement plans help fitness enthusiasts reduce injury risks, repair muscle fibers, and prevent burnout, according to TODAY Fitness Contributor Stephanie Mansour. While many people approach health goals by pushing through intense daily workouts, incorporating rest days with modalities like yoga, stretching, and foam rolling allows the body to process physical stress … Read more
More than 3,500 people have been infected with the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, making it the world’s second-largest outbreak on record as officials warn the epidemic is spreading faster than ever before. Confirmed cases have reached 3,532, according to a statement released by the DRC Ministry of Communication and Media … Read more
According to researchers at UC Davis Health, microbial metabolite 10-hydroxystearic acid (10-HSA) rapidly repairs gut epithelial barrier structure and function in primate models, addressing persistent inflammation that survives standard antiretroviral therapy for HIV. Worldwide, an estimated 40.9 million people lived with HIV in 2025, alongside approximately 1.2 million new infections and 570,000 AIDS-related deaths, according … Read more