Health

Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune Gastritis diagnosis: ‘My stomach is eating itself’
Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune Gastritis diagnosis: ‘My stomach is eating itself’

Bryan Johnson diagnosed with ‘silent’ autoimmune disease

Scientists discover ‘fat metabolism switch’ in human cells for first time
Scientists discover ‘fat metabolism switch’ in human cells for first time

Researchers find natural fat metabolism switch that could avoid Ozempic side effects

Everything to know about diarrhea-causing parasite: Spread, treatment, symptoms
Everything to know about diarrhea-causing parasite: Spread, treatment, symptoms

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis that causes an infection in small intestine

Norovirus outbreak sickens 125 aboard princess cruise ship, CDC says
Norovirus outbreak sickens 125 aboard princess cruise ship, CDC says

Norovirus causes a common condition, gastrointestinal sickness such as diarrhoea and vomiting

Canadian boy, 11, passes away due to rabies after waking to bat on his face
Canadian boy, 11, passes away due to rabies after waking to bat on his face

Rabies symptoms often start with flu-like signs and gradually advance to severe brain dysfunction

Michigan parasite outbreak infects over 150 people, investigation underway
Michigan parasite outbreak infects over 150 people, investigation underway

Cyclospora is a parasite that transmits when people consume food or water contaminated with human feces containing parasite

Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs for eligible seniors: Everything to know
Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs for eligible seniors: Everything to know

Here’s everything to know about the latest Bridge program, including its accessibility, eligibility criteria, more

Expert highlight essential ways to maintain heart health
Expert highlight essential ways to maintain heart health

Here are a few tips that may help in improving your heart health

Ozempic may significantly reduce risk of bone fractures, study finds
Ozempic may significantly reduce risk of bone fractures, study finds

People suffering from the type 2 diabetes treated with semaglutide had a 15% reduced risk of bone fractures, research shows

Fish oil may not protect against Alzheimer’s, research finds
Fish oil may not protect against Alzheimer’s, research finds

A research published in EBioMedicine suggests these supplements may provide little benefit for brain health

Eliminating sugar entirely linked to poorer metabolic health, study
Eliminating sugar entirely linked to poorer metabolic health, study

Scientists believe that balanced carbohydrate consumption may be essential to maintain gut health

HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer deaths to near zero in young women, study
HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer deaths to near zero in young women, study

HPV is considered a common virus associated with nearly all cases of cervical cancer and can also cause other cancers

Ebola outbreak in Congo overwhelms response as cases pass 800 amid shortages
Ebola outbreak in Congo overwhelms response as cases pass 800 amid shortages

Ebola outbreak has affected health workers, with dozens infected and no proven vaccine available for this strain

Vitamin D, calcium supplements do not lower risk of falls and fractures: Study
Vitamin D, calcium supplements do not lower risk of falls and fractures: Study

Scientists discovered little to no reduction in overall fracture risk from vitamin D, calcium alone, alone, or the two combined

FDA recalls Alfredo sauce across 41 states, citing salmonella contamination issues
FDA recalls Alfredo sauce across 41 states, citing salmonella contamination issues

Salmonella infection can become hazardous, especially for youth, immuno-suppressed individuals, and older adults

How Vitamin C helps in promoting brain health? Study find shocking facts
How Vitamin C helps in promoting brain health? Study find shocking facts

Researchers found that people with reduced levels of Vitamin C have lower gray matter volume present inside their brain

New blood test offers alternative for colon cancer screening
New blood test offers alternative for colon cancer screening

Colon cancer is one of the second-leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States

Professor Richard Scolyer breathes his last at 59: Cause of death revealed
Professor Richard Scolyer breathes his last at 59: Cause of death revealed

Richard Scolyer earned the title of Australian of the Year and did revolutionary brain cancer research by volunteering as 'patient zero'

Parkinson’s disease risk: Study links pesticide exposure to significantly higher rates
Parkinson’s disease risk: Study links pesticide exposure to significantly higher rates

Parkinson’s is said to be the world’s fastest-growing neurological disorder, with over 25 million cases projected by 2050

Breast cancer diagnoses prompt environmental testing at Uxbridge High School
Breast cancer diagnoses prompt environmental testing at Uxbridge High School

Health experts are currently studying the affected individuals’ ages, medical histories, and other factors to find out the exact cause

Scientists achieve precise human embryo gene editing without DNA damage
Scientists achieve precise human embryo gene editing without DNA damage

Scientists have taken a significant step toward safer genetic medicine

US officials confirm flesh-eating New World Screwworm in Texas calf
US officials confirm flesh-eating New World Screwworm in Texas calf

A screwworm infestation in humans, which is called myasis, happens when a female fly lays eggs in an open wounds

Allen's lollies recalled across Australia: Here's why
Allen's lollies recalled across Australia: Here's why

A range of Allen's lollies with captivating shapes of fruit hidden inside has been recalled due to the presence of plastic

Which weight loss diet is best during menopause?
Which weight loss diet is best during menopause?

The findings suggest small dietary changes may assist in easily reducing your weight in a healthier way

What are early signs of diabetes you should never ignore?
What are early signs of diabetes you should never ignore?

Diabetes is a long-term condition, which is also known as a silent killer, with early symptoms that many people overlook

Chikungunya virus heading North America, Europe: Here’s all you need to know
Chikungunya virus heading North America, Europe: Here’s all you need to know

Scientists warn Chikungunya virus could spread to major European cities due to climate change

Atlanta area airport now added for Ebola screening, CDC says
Atlanta area airport now added for Ebola screening, CDC says

Nearly 177 suspected deaths ​and almost 750 suspected cases has been confirmed due to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

Rapid weight loss may outperform gradual dieting, new study finds
Rapid weight loss may outperform gradual dieting, new study finds

Findings challenge long-standing belief that gradual weight loss is necessary to avoid regaining weight later, experts say

WHO upgrades risk assessment as Ebola outbreak rapidly spreads in Congo
WHO upgrades risk assessment as Ebola outbreak rapidly spreads in Congo

Nearly 750 suspected cases of Ebola virus have been reported in Congo, with 177 people died

Health officials accused US of not failing to stop Ebola outbreak
Health officials accused US of not failing to stop Ebola outbreak

Ebola virus transmits direct contact with infected body fluids such as blood, sweat, vomit, urine, saliva, or semen