Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient who used an iron lung, died on June 26 in Oklahoma at age 78. Lillard’s death marks the end of an era for American medicine, as her sister, Cindy McVey, told The Associated Press that Lillard’s passing was attributed to the effects of long-haul COVID-19, chronic pulmonary failure, … Read more
Honey is emerging as a viable, cost-effective alternative to commercial energy gels for endurance athletes. According to research from the University of Essex and Anglia Ruskin University, honey’s dual-sugar composition of glucose and fructose mirrors the carbohydrate ratios found in engineered sports supplements. This natural sweetener provides rapid energy, supports glycogen replenishment, and may assist … Read more
Men increasingly turn to online gray markets for longevity treatments like peptides, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and testosterone without medical supervision, risking severe health consequences. Board-certified urologist Dr. David Shusterman warns that bypassing physician oversight for hormone and metabolic medicine can lead to dangerous side effects, including prostate complications, blood clots, and fertility loss. The Risks … Read more
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) may be significantly larger than confirmed case counts indicate, with World Health Organization (WHO) officials warning that the true scale could be two to four times higher than the official tally of 1,792 infections. Data shows that four out of every five new patients in … Read more
Los Angeles County health officials have issued bacteria warnings for several popular beaches as rising temperatures draw crowds to the Southern California coast. The advisories, triggered by elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal contamination, caution that swimming near specific storm drains and runoff areas may increase the risk of gastrointestinal issues, skin irritation, and … Read more
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may increase resting heart rate and decrease heart rate variability, according to a study by WHOOP published in the American Journal of Physiology, Heart and Circulatory Physiology. While 90% of users in the study lost at least 5% of their body weight within 12 weeks, the data reveals a … Read more
The Evolution of Wearable Tech: From Fitness Trackers to Health Monitors Smartwatches and fitness trackers have evolved from simple step counters to sophisticated health monitoring tools. Devices like the Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Fitbit now claim to track heart rate variability (HRV), sleep quality, and even early signs of cardiac issues. According to a … Read more
Nearly one-third of Americans now use wearable health technology to monitor biometrics like heart rate, sleep quality, and stress levels. According to biologist and biohacker Gary Brecka, the future of these devices lies in passive, screenless data collection that provides actionable behavioral guidance rather than just raw numbers. As adoption grows, industry experts anticipate these … Read more
Iowa health officials have confirmed the state’s first measles case of 2026, involving a vaccinated adult resident of Polk County who contracted the virus following international travel. Public health authorities are currently tracking potential exposures across multiple high-traffic locations in Des Moines, Webster City, and Altoona to prevent community transmission of the highly contagious disease. … Read more
Briar Parfitt, 40, died Saturday afternoon while traveling to Hawke’s Bay Hospital after her family says she was told she faced a 25-hour wait at Palmerston North Hospital. Health NZ contradicts this account, stating the average wait time that day was two hours and the emergency department was fully staffed, according to a statement from … Read more