Congolese health authorities monitored passengers on a boat stationed near Kinshasa after a traveler died with symptoms matching the Ebola virus, according to the Associated Press. The outbreak in Congo, declared the fastest in history in terms of transmission, has reached 4,000 confirmed cases and over 1,800 deaths, according to Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of … Read more
Specialized fitness facilities for adults over 55 are emerging as a resource on Cape Cod, providing tailored strength and balance training that traditional gyms often lack. According to Golden Moves owner Amir Ashbel, these dedicated spaces address a growing demand for post-physical therapy support and long-term functional independence for the aging population. The Shift Toward … Read more
A non-invasive fecal immunochemical test done entirely at home can cut colorectal cancer deaths by 50% among adults aged 50 to 69, according to a 21-year study from Spain examining data from 2.2 million people. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women, with screening rates climbing among … Read more
Geneticist Matt Walker and his team at Kindred Companion Sciences produced a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey using the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR gene editing technique, according to a study published in the CRISPR Journal. The scientific breakthrough successfully silenced the primary gene responsible for producing allergy-causing proteins in dogs, allowing allergic individuals to interact with pets … Read more
Full-body MRI scans marketed to healthy consumers spark intense debate among physicians over whether early detection of hidden conditions saves lives or merely generates costly false positives and anxiety. According to neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman, who posted on X on Aug. 1, neurosurgeon friends report performing life-saving surgeries each month because people curiosity-led them … Read more
NYU Langone Health Named Among Top U.S. Hospitals in 2026-2027 Rankings News & World Report honor roll, identifying it as one of the top 20 hospitals in the country. The 2026-2027 Best Hospital rankings, released Tuesday, evaluated healthcare facilities based on federal Medicare patient and procedure outcome data across specialties such as cardiology, oncology, and … Read more
Gov. Kathy Hochul calls for more prison cameras after inmate deaths at several New York State prisons. According to state officials, the push for enhanced monitoring infrastructure follows a series of fatal incidents behind bars, including an ongoing Attorney General probe launched in February to determine whether correction officers played a role in a suicide … Read more
Park City wellness franchises and physician-led healthspan clinics are expanding rapidly across Utah, offering advanced preventative services to a population already ranking ninth nationwide for life expectancy, according to recent regional business data. Entrepreneurs and medical professionals report a surge in demand for non-invasive therapies ranging from AI-driven resistance training to red light treatments, reflecting … Read more
Three New York City-area hospitals—NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell—earned spots on the U.S. News & World Report “honor roll” in rankings released Tuesday. This distinction is reserved for the top 20 hospitals in the U.S. that provide high-quality care across multiple specialties, according to the publication. NYU Langone Leads in … Read more
Scientists are studying how chronic inflammation triggered by diseased gums and bacteria may contribute to systemic conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline, according to recent research. The emerging science connects oral health to whole-body wellness, challenging the traditional divide between medicine and dentistry. The Mouth-Body Connection: How Gum Disease Drives Systemic Inflammation Researchers … Read more