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Family sues group home after man dies from ‘severe fecal impaction’

Stewart, who had intellectual disabilities, “had not had a bowel movement anywhere from several weeks to as long as a month,” the lawsuit states.

Factors That Put You at Risk of Severe Flu

THE NEW YORK TIMES – Sore throat. Stuffy nose. Fever, body aches and fatigue. For many people, the immune system can clear those symptoms in about a week. But for others, flu can lead to severe illness, hospitalization or even death. Flu infections cause up to 710,000 hospitalizations and 51,000 deaths every year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A recent analysis by the CDC unpacks some of the...

A red meat allergy caused by ticks killed a N.J. man. Here’s what to know

CDC warns about red meat allergy caused by some tick bites

Low Vitamin D Levels Strongly Linked to Depression

A growing body of research suggests that vitamin D may play a subtler role in mood than previously assumed, becoming most influential only when levels drop to the low end of the spectrum.

Pro-life leader criticizes Northwestern plan for ‘reproductive vending machine’

"Plan B" abortion pills will be available for free, according to the student newspaper.

Inspectors found multiple problems at ByHeart infant formula production plants

Food Safety News – The company linked to an outbreak of infant botulism closed one of its manufacturing plant this year after federal inspectors found numerous safety violations, according to a story by the New York Times. ByHeart Inc. is implicated in the outbreak because a sample of its powdered infant formula collected from a California patient’s home tested positive for the same strain of botulism that is making babies sick. The company has recalled all...

Your Gut Could Be Affecting Your Mood

The trillions of bacteria that live in our digestive tract don’t just help break down food. They appear to communicate directly with the brain.

Common OTC Sleep Aid Linked to Heart Failure Risk

NEW ORLEANS — Prolonged use of melatonin for the treatment of insomnia was associated with an increased risk for heart failure, hospitalization, and/or all-cause mortality, an observational study showed. Individuals with insomnia taking melatonin for a year or more had an 89% higher chance of incident heart failure over 5 years than those who didn’t take it. They were also 3.5 times more likely to be hospitalized for the condition, the preliminary findings, which are...

Coffee may protect against irregular heartbeats

NBC NEWS – Drinking caffeinated coffee is safe for people with atrial fibrillation and may help protect against recurrence of the disorder, a new study finds. More than 10 million Americans live with atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, a common heart disorder that causes heart palpitations and can lead to heart failure, blood clots and stroke. Doctors have long tried to understand whether caffeine — which can increase heart rate and blood pressure — appears to trigger...

Blood and Tears as Spain’s Troubled Bullfighting Star Hangs Up His Cape

José Antonio Morante Camacho says he has fought his last bull. Fans appreciated his artistry but also his honesty about his struggles with mental illness.

New Pill From Merck Could Slash Cholesterol Levels, Trials Show

The drug targets the PCSK9 protein, and could give millions of people a more affordable option to reduce their heart disease risk.

Florida woman mistakenly declared dead faces cancer healthcare issue amid government shutdown

"This was a sense of urgency for us, knowing what she is facing medically."

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine sales tumble after government guidance on the shots narrows

AP – The fall COVID-19 vaccine season is starting slowly for Pfizer, with U.S. sales of its Comirnaty shots sinking 25% after federal regulators narrowed recommendations on who should get them. Approval of updated shots also came several weeks later than usual, and Pfizer said Tuesday that hurt sales as well. Many Americans get vaccinations in the fall, to protect against any disease surges in the coming winter. Experts say interest in COVID-19 shots has been declining,...

Too Much Light at Night Could Be Stressing Your Brain and Damaging Your Heart

Google News – There’s nothing worse than trying to fall asleep at night while the light from a nearby streetlamp beams through your window. Beyond just being a nuisance, nighttime light pollution can have serious health effects, including raising your risk of heart disease. A recent presentation at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 claims to have found the reason nighttime light pollution negatively influences heart health: the more exposure we have to artificial...

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