HEALTH CONDITIONS

RFK Jr.’s War Against Cancer…Prevention

A recent Senate confirmation hearing revealed RFK Jr.’s secret war against cancer prevention.

FDA Approves Drug to Treat Pain Without Opioid Effects

The drug, Journavx by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, blocks pain signals to the brain, making it nonaddictive.

CIA shifts assessment on Covid origins, saying lab leak likely caused outbreak

NBC News – The CIA said Saturday it has shifted its previous assessments and has concluded that it’s likely the Covid-19 virus was leaked from a Chinese lab before it became a global pandemic but added that the agency had “low confidence” in its judgment. “CIA assesses with low confidence that a research-related origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is more likely than a natural origin based on the available body of reporting,” a CIA spokesperson...

Porn actor Ron Jeremy found unable to stand trial for rape

Nicknamed “The Hedgehog,” Jeremy has been among the best known and most prolific actors in the porn industry for decades, and became a recognizable pop cultural novelty through reality shows, public appearances and music videos.

Can cold weather actually make you sick?

CBS NEWS – As millions of Americans cope with severe winter weather spread across the country, experts say to watch out for health and safety dangers that go along with frigid temperatures and snow. "One of the things we've been seeing in the last couple days is just a lot of falls," Dr. Steve Dorsey, assistant medical director at the Cleveland Clinic emergency department, told CBS News, saying to watch out for icy sidewalks and...

Diet and Mental Health: Can What You Eat Affect How You Feel?

Research suggests there’s a connection between your gut and brain, which may play a role in how you feel. Eating certain foods and adopting some dietary habits may help improve your mood.

The Devastating Legacy of Lies in Alzheimer’s Science

"Alzheimer’s research has suffered a litany of ostensible fraud and other misconduct by world-famous researchers and obscure scientists alike ... "

This NFL kicker went viral for his routine before a game-winning kick in the playoffs. His OCD makes his job even tougher

CNN – That Sunday, Zane Gonzalez was a hero. The 29-year-old doinked in the game-winning field goal as time expired to send his Washington Commanders past the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and into the divisional round of the 2024 NFL playoffs. But after the game, some of the attention was diverted from Gonzalez’s late-game heroics after TV cameras showed his pre-kick preparations. Gonzalez was shown repeatedly adjusting both his socks and shoes before finally getting them on....

8 common health conditions midlife women face

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK – A study published in Menopause provides a comprehensive overview of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice among women in the U.S. Upper Midwest during their critical midlife transition. Overall, eight conditions increased by 45% or more between the ages of 40 and 59, and several conditions were more common in Black women and women living in more socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods. Jennifer St. Sauver, Ph.D., the study's first author and...

Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington

KFF HEALTH NEWS – The new Trump administration could be coming for your snacks. For years, the federal government has steered clear of regulating junk food, fast food, and ultra-processed food. Now attitudes are changing. Some members of President-elect Donald Trump’s inner circle are gearing up to battle “Big Food,” or the companies that make most of the food and beverages consumed in the United States. Nominees for top health agencies are taking aim at ultra-processed foods...

Best Immune-Boosting Foods to Eat During Winter to Help You Stay Healthy

Certain whole foods become especially important for maintaining health during the winter season.

Scientists Reveal Exercises That May Help Fight Off Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's disease could be slowed by aerobic exercise, researchers say.

Police: Florida substitute teacher arrested for showing elementary students sexual photos of herself

The former substitute teacher is facing six counts of showing obscene material to minors and one count of tampering with evidence, according to the police department.

The Terrifying Realization That an Unresponsive Patient Is ‘Still in There’

THE NEW YORK TIMES – The fourth floor of the long-term-care hospital where I sometimes work houses patients with severe brain injuries. When I am called there to consult, I always hesitate before entering the room. Of all the ways that our bodies can fail, brain injuries are some of the most devastating to witness. Some patients moan involuntarily. Others lie still, their eyes open but unresponsive. As I place my stethoscope on the patient’s chest, often...

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