Practical wellness advice, breakthrough studies and public-health alerts explained by medical professionals.
A carpenter’s workers’ compensation claim for hepatitis C—contracted after a needle stick at work—was denied despite medical evidence linking the exposure to his infection. The case … Read more
GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide are reshaping weight management and metabolic health, but their effectiveness hinges on proper use. Patients often undermine results—or create new … Read more
The CDC’s recent decision to delay the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns—reversing a long-standing recommendation—has raised concerns among public health experts. Research … Read more
A record-breaking measles outbreak in South Carolina has ended, but its effects continue to unfold—vaccination rates rose at one elementary school, quarantines disrupted classrooms for weeks, … Read more
The UK’s healthy life expectancy—the number of years a person can expect to live in good health—has fallen by two years over the past decade, according … Read more
About 9.3% of the world’s land area is highly vulnerable to dangerous disease outbreaks, according to new global modeling that identifies hotspots in Latin America and … Read more
Tequila, a senior Golden Retriever, walked herself through the veterinary clinic waiting area although her owner adjusted her leash, capturing over 23,000 likes on social media … Read more
In 2026, continuous glucose monitors — once reserved for managing diabetes — are being sold to healthy consumers seeking real-time insight into how food, sleep, and … Read more
AOL.com reports that regular sauna use may reduce the risk of heart disease, dementia, and stroke, with benefits seen from as little as 10 minutes a … Read more
In February 2026, Marilyn Oehlers began bringing her husband Ken to MemoryLane Care Services in Toledo, Ohio, for daytime activities after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis four years … Read more
Christine Amitrano, now 41, received her first injection in a clinical trial for an experimental breast cancer vaccine at Stony Brook Medicine last month. The vaccine, … Read more
On a Tuesday morning in April, a 52-year-old woman in Manchester stepped on the scale after three months on Ozempic and saw a 22-pound drop. Her … Read more