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American basketball player arrested in Indonesia for alleged drug smuggling, could face death penalty

The Indonesian Basketball League banned Shaw from playing for life..

Mayo Clinic expert explains dengue fever

An infected Aedes aegypti mosquito can transmit several viruses, including dengue fever.

How Did So Many Elected Democrats Miss Biden’s Infirmity?

"Biden was even worse behind the scenes than in public..."

A dangerous E. coli strain has emerged; a small mutation may explain its rise

ARS TECHNICA – Since 2017, a particularly dangerous strain of E. coli O157:H7 has emerged across the country to spark outbreaks, severe disease, and deaths. It spreads in various ways: via leafy greens and contaminated beef, like its relatives, but also recreational waters. Hundreds of people across 46 states have been infected, and health officials have documented at least nine separate outbreaks. One in 2018, linked to lettuce, caused over 200 infections across 37 states, killing five...

The New Playbook for Ditching Dangerous Senior Meds

“It’s not just about stopping the medication. It’s about doing so thoughtfully and supporting the patient through the transition.”

Should you call in sick if you aren’t?

If workers have a sick child to care for, they may be forced to claim illness for themselves.

A man was wheeled into surgery to harvest his organs. Weeks later, he left the hospital alive

Critics of the country’s organ procurement system say TJ’s story is not unique – that without major reform and oversight, it could happen again and not all patients will be lucky enough to survive.

Do Hair Growth Supplements Work?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Online and off, many people have credited supplements with helping them overcome hair loss. Videos abound on TikTok of people saying that brands like Nutrafol and Viviscal made their hair thicker, healthier and shinier. So do these hair growth supplements really work? Such supplements often contain vitamins (like biotin and vitamins A, C and D), minerals (like zinc and selenium) and extracts from plants including turmeric and horsetail. They can also...

UnitedHealth Group CEO Resigns ‘For Personal Reasons’; Shares Keep Falling

KFF HEALTH NEWS – UnitedHealth chief executive Andrew Witty vowed to help fix the health care industry in the wake of CEO Brian Thompson's 2024 killing. Other industry news is on Atrium Health's pay raises; a strike among doctors and health care workers at PeaceHealth; and more. Axios: UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty Leaves "For Personal Reasons" The CEO of the health care giant whose insurance leader was killed in New York in December is abruptly leaving the...

Harvard researcher charged with trying to smuggle frog embryos into United States

This undated photo provided by Polina Pugacheva in April 2025 shows Kseniia Petrova, a Russian-born scientist who was a researcher at Harvard University.

RFK Jr. says people shouldn’t take his medical advice when asked about vaccines at hearing

"I don't want to seem like I'm being evasive, but I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me."

Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to prevent injuries while biking

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – Bicycling is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're a recreational rider or a daily commuter, it's important to protect your hands and wrists. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon specializing in hands and wrists, shares practical tips to prevent injuries while biking. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Whether you're a pro or biking for fun, there are common injuries all cyclists might experience. "The first one is...

Doctor Mike: One Mile to Go, One Myth to Debunk—the Race to Eradication | Opinion

Newsweek – What if I told you there's a preventative health measure that has saved more lives than almost any other medical intervention in history? That it's rigorously tested and remarkably cost-effective? That sounds like it would be universally celebrated, right? A few weeks ago, I found myself surrounded by 17 people who were deeply skeptical of this particular intervention—many of them passionately shared emotional stories as well as debunked or fringe rhetoric. As you've probably guessed,...

Biden Reveals Major Development in Prostate Following Physical Exam

'In a routine physical exam a small nodule was found in the prostate which necessitated further evaluation...'

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