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Measles outbreak in Texas surpasses 600 confirmed cases, officials say

USA TODAY – The measles outbreak in Texas has surpassed 600 confirmed cases in 2025, with nearly 30 new infections reported since April 18, the state health department said. As of April 22, there have been 624 measles cases confirmed in Texas since late January, according to new data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The outbreak of the childhood disease is primarily located in the western part of the state. The latest...

Lulu Roman, Popular ‘Hee Haw’ Comedian and Gospel Singer, Dies at 78

Given a career boost by Buck Owens, she starred on the country music variety show while overcoming daunting obstacles along the way.

17 Ways to Cut Your Risk of Stroke, Dementia and Depression All at Once

A new study identified overlapping factors that affect your odds of developing these brain diseases late in life.

Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

Do cameras actually deter abuse and neglect? Does it cause a facility to change its policies or improve?

Hearing loss in older adults linked to nearly one-third of dementia cases

Medical Xpress – A multi‑institution research team reports that nearly one in three new dementia cases in older adults is associated with hearing loss, based on statistical modeling of population data. Dementia prevalence is expected to triple globally in the coming decades. Efforts to reduce its burden have increasingly focused on modifiable risk factors. Hearing loss, affecting more than two-thirds of older adults in the United States, has emerged as a potential correlating condition. Previous estimates...

Rats flee from homes when you use cheap products you probably already have

"After I learned this trick, I never spent money on this issue again."

Daily shot of this could slash blood sugar and cholesterol levels fast

People claim apple cider vinegar is good for your gut health.

As Fentanyl Deaths Slow, Meth Comes for Maine

A powerful stimulant that keeps users sleepless for days and can ignite psychosis and violence has been rattling Portland and its safety networks.

Idaho Governor Signs Bill for Ivermectin to Be Sold Over the Counter

The measure, which the state Legislature passed earlier this year, went into law immediately on April 14.

5 Science-Backed Longevity ‘Hacks’ That Don’t Cost a Fortune

You don’t need a pricey gym membership to live a longer, healthier life.

Planned Parenthood Spends Big for Democrats, Faces Cuts under GOP Control

In its 2022-2023 annual fiscal year report, Planned Parenthood boasted 392,715 abortions. It also conducted 1,721 adoption referrals...

“Slow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay”

PRO PUBLICA – Frustration with insurers is at an all-time high. The December fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson allegedly by Luigi Mangione serves as an extreme and tragic example. Doctors and insurers are locked into a perpetual conflict over health care costs, with patients caught in the middle. Doctors accuse insurance plans of blocking payments for health care treatments that can save the patients’ lives. Insurance companies insist they shouldn’t pay for procedures that...

The wellness industry is killing animals, spreading disease, and fueling the next pandemic

The growth of raw pet food is contributing to the spread of H5N1 bird flu, especially in cats

Young woman ‘would do anything to have eczema again’ after steroid withdrawal

Bethany Gamble used steroid creams to treat her eczema from the age of two - then they stopped working

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