Health

Tanning bed use nearly triples melanoma risk, study
Tanning bed use nearly triples melanoma risk, study

Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, kills nearly 11,000 individuals annually across the US

Norovirus strain rapidly spreads across Southern California
Norovirus strain rapidly spreads across Southern California

Norovirus transmits when people accidentally ingest small particles of feces or vomit from an infected person

Nasal spray recalled nationwide over potential mold contamination
Nasal spray recalled nationwide over potential mold contamination

The recalled product was found to have yeast, mold, and microbial contamination, according to FDA

Study reveals new target for treating chronic kidney disease
Study reveals new target for treating chronic kidney disease

In laboratory tests on mice, blocking the IHH protein reduced kidney scarring and helped restore kidney function

Many older Americans struggle with daily tasks but avoid disability label
Many older Americans struggle with daily tasks but avoid disability label

Survey discovered that nearly one-third of adults aged 65 to 74 reported difficulty with only one daily activity

Medical imaging poses significant impact on environment, study finds
Medical imaging poses significant impact on environment, study finds

Imaging agents, including iodine and gadolinium, 'don’t disappear after use' and can accumulate in rivers, and oceans

Measles alert: NSW Health issues warning in Sydney after confirmed case
Measles alert: NSW Health issues warning in Sydney after confirmed case

Measles symptoms include a high fever, rash, or Koplik spots that appear as tiny white spots inside the mouth

Rising flu cases pressure NHS ‘unlike any since pandemic’, Streeting says
Rising flu cases pressure NHS ‘unlike any since pandemic’, Streeting says

Streeting warns that resident doctors five-day strike could become the 'Jenga piece that collapses the tower'

Flu cases surge in England as hospitals face 50% increase in patients
Flu cases surge in England as hospitals face 50% increase in patients

Flu has been a major cause of the rise in winter illness over the past week

Dark chocolate’s surprising anti-aging benefits reveal in new study
Dark chocolate’s surprising anti-aging benefits reveal in new study

Chemical found in dark chocolate could help people in ‘staying younger for longer’

Opioid use tied to increased risk of dangerous C. diff infection
Opioid use tied to increased risk of dangerous C. diff infection

Opioids are commonly used as a pain reliever following surgery and injury

FDA recalls commonly prescribed blood pressure medication
FDA recalls commonly prescribed blood pressure medication

A widely prescribed drug has been recalled due to potential contamination with another drug

Winter health alert: Here’s how to know if its flu or COVID
Winter health alert: Here’s how to know if its flu or COVID

Flu symptoms include fever, runny nose, sore throat, fatigue, cough, headaches, and body aches

Vitamin K shot refusals increase, putting neonates at risk, study
Vitamin K shot refusals increase, putting neonates at risk, study

Babies without Vitamin K shots are 80 times more likely to experience dangerous bleeding

Heat exposure associated with delays in young children’s learning
Heat exposure associated with delays in young children’s learning

Children exposed to over 86°F, are less likely to accomplish achievements in literacy

UK hospitals reintroduce masks amid sharp rise in 'super flu'
UK hospitals reintroduce masks amid sharp rise in 'super flu'

Flu hospitalisations in the last week of November were 63% increased as compared to the last week across UK

New mpox variant detected in UK after traveler returns from Asia
New mpox variant detected in UK after traveler returns from Asia

Mpox symptoms include a skin rash with blisters, spots, or ulcers, along with fever, headache, backache, and muscle aches

How to keep healthy habits intact during holidays? Experts reveal roadmap
How to keep healthy habits intact during holidays? Experts reveal roadmap

Health experts believe unrealistic expectations make holiday wellness harder

Simple tips to maintain health during holiday chaos
Simple tips to maintain health during holiday chaos

Experts stated that health extends beyond nutrition and physical performances, including mental and physical well-being

Laughing gas shows sudden relief for severe depression, study reveals
Laughing gas shows sudden relief for severe depression, study reveals

Study discovered that laughing gas (nitrous oxide) acts as a potential fast-acting antidepressant

Deadly mushroom outbreak terrifies California: One dead, several sick
Deadly mushroom outbreak terrifies California: One dead, several sick

Expert urged residents to avoid foraging during this high-risk season, as wet weather promotes the growth of toxic species

Diabetes associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death
Diabetes associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death

Individuals with type 1 diabetes lived 14 years less, and people with type 2 lived 8 years less

China reports major flu surge in 17 provincial regions
China reports major flu surge in 17 provincial regions

H3N2's symptoms include cough, body aches, fever, and, in severe cases, pneumonia

CDC advisers vote to end universal hepatitis B shot at birth
CDC advisers vote to end universal hepatitis B shot at birth

This advise contradicts the existing medical guidelines, and medical groups opposed the change

US stillbirths decline slightly, yet 20,000 pregnancies still end in loss
US stillbirths decline slightly, yet 20,000 pregnancies still end in loss

Risk factors for stillbirth can include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, stress, intense environmental exposures

NHS sounds alarm as flu hits highest record level ahead of Christmas
NHS sounds alarm as flu hits highest record level ahead of Christmas

The crises are likely to aggravate as resident doctors prepare for a five-day strike from next week

DC warns parents: Unvaccinated kids to be excluded from schools after THIS date
DC warns parents: Unvaccinated kids to be excluded from schools after THIS date

Nearly 85% of students meet current requirements, but the remainder must act quickly to avoid inconvenience

Hearing damage in teens: Are earphones, and music speakers to blame?
Hearing damage in teens: Are earphones, and music speakers to blame?

Nearly 13% of teens showed early signs of noise-induced hearing loss, while 6% have experienced permanent damage

Health Secretary sounds Alarm as ADHD and Autism cases spike in UK
Health Secretary sounds Alarm as ADHD and Autism cases spike in UK

The UK government has committed £688m to hire 8,500 extra workers associated with the field for review

Norovirus alert: Experts warn of rising cases of winter vomiting disease
Norovirus alert: Experts warn of rising cases of winter vomiting disease

Norovirus causes inflammation in the stomach and intestines and is the leading cause of vomiting, and diarrhea