The Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne disease, has reached a record high in the United States with 76 diagnosed cases reported in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unlike more common tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, Powassan can transmit to a human host in as little as 15 minutes after … Read more
Auckland father Billy Samountry has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 astrocytoma just weeks before the birth of his twin daughters, Lyra Mae and Juniper Mira. Despite undergoing neurological symptoms including seizures and foot drop, Samountry says his focus remains on his family, stating he has “never had more to live for.” How a Medical … Read more
Five New England states—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont—have filed a lawsuit against the federal government to block new Medicaid work requirements. The states argue the guidelines, which mandate that enrollees work or volunteer 80 hours a month, create an unfair administrative burden that could strip coverage from hundreds of thousands of residents, according … Read more
Medical researchers in Spain have identified a rare case of neurocysticercosis, a parasitic brain infection, in a 60-year-old patient who had no history of travel to endemic regions. According to a case report published in the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, the patient’s initial symptoms of headaches and behavioral changes led physicians to suspect metastatic … Read more
Jeremy Clarkson recently disclosed an aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, joining a growing list of public figures highlighting the prevalence of the disease. According to the Irish Cancer Society, approximately 4,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer annually in Ireland, with one in six men expected to receive a diagnosis in their lifetime. While early detection … Read more
Medications such as allergy drugs and anti-psychotics can disrupt the body’s ability to regulate temperature and sweat, increasing heat-related health risks. Gretchen Kunze, a pharmacist at Emplify Health by Gundersen, warns that patients should watch for signs like excessive sweating or no sweating at all during extreme heat events. Why do certain medications interfere with … Read more
Gelatin, a protein derived from animal collagen, is gaining traction as a functional food ingredient due to its potential to support joint health, skin elasticity, and digestive function. According to the National Institutes of Health, supplemental gelatin is considered safe at doses between 5 and 15 grams daily for up to six months. How Does … Read more
A single infusion of ketamine can significantly reduce symptoms of severe depression and suicidal ideation within hours, according to a meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry. Researchers reviewed 26 clinical trials involving over 1,100 patients, finding that the drug offers rapid relief for those who have not responded to conventional antidepressants. While promising, medical authorities warn … Read more
Recent research published in Nature Medicine indicates that adults under 50 are experiencing accelerated biological ageing, a process where internal cellular wear and tear outpaces chronological age. This trend, particularly evident in generations born after 1965, correlates with a documented 79% global increase in early-onset cancer diagnoses since 1990, according to data from the British … Read more
Smartphone radiation is non-ionizing and does not currently show consistent evidence of causing cancer, according to Dr. Amit Chakraborty, head and neck surgical oncologist at SSO Cancer Hospital. While mobile devices emit radio frequency (RF) energy, this differs from ionizing radiation, such as X-rays, which has the capacity to damage human DNA. Does smartphone radiation … Read more