Russia’s limited disclosures about a laboratory worker’s death have left US officials scrambling to assess whether suspected pneumonic plague or another infection poses broader risks, while health experts warn that response systems are already depleted.
A global analysis linked infections to 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, yet vaccines, screening and established treatments already offer ways to reduce risks from major contributors including HPV, H. pylori, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Experts say stability systems, firm heel counters, arch support and proper fit can limit excessive inward rolling. Their recommended options span running shoes, walking sneakers and recovery slides, with stronger support advised when overpronation is severe.
Russia says no epidemic threat exists after a Siberian laboratory technician’s unexplained death, but quarantines, hospital precautions, foreign border controls and unanswered questions about another possible illness continue to fuel concern.
Glucosamine was associated with faster progression to dementia among patients with mild cognitive impairment, but researchers stressed that medical record limitations prevent the study from proving causation or establishing a risk for cognitively healthy users.
More than 250 people have entered a closely monitored trial testing whether Gilead’s experimental antiviral pill can prevent Ebola after exposure as Congo struggles with a Bundibugyo virus outbreak that has killed 4,000 people.
New York’s emergency expands testing and vaccination authority after 108 measles cases were reported this year, while neighboring Pennsylvania surpassed 1,000 cases and the national total approached 3,900.
Researchers found that voice disorders, alone or alongside hearing loss, were associated with greater odds of future cognitive impairment. The findings do not mean vocal changes guarantee dementia, but they may provide another reason to seek evaluation.
An NYU Langone ophthalmologist says sun exposure, dim lighting, poor diet, dehydration, inadequate sleep, eye rubbing and skipped annual exams can threaten aging eyes, while routine care may catch silent conditions before vision is lost.
A new Institute for Family Studies report found regular churchgoers reported more frequent and satisfying sex, while researchers cautioned that the observational findings cannot prove religious participation directly causes stronger intimacy or happier marriages.
Advanced imaging found silent artery plaque in some adults younger than 30 and in 57.1% of all participants, raising questions about whether earlier detection could strengthen heart disease prevention before symptoms emerge.
More women are embracing strength training for its health benefits, but experts warn that pressure to look lean and muscular can fuel obsessive exercise, restrictive thinking and another narrow standard for how women’s bodies should appear.
Longevity physician Dr. Michael Hall says healthier aging begins with consistent basics, including sleep, movement, strength, thoughtful nutrition, purpose, relationships and curiosity, rather than costly supplements, elaborate biohacks or advanced treatments.
Adults over 40 may preserve muscle and mobility with 10 minutes of daily resistance exercise, while a balanced routine of strength, cardio and flexibility can support function and independence as they age.
A researcher’s unexplained death at a Russian institute studying plague has triggered isolation orders, hospital restrictions and regional border precautions, even as authorities say no microorganism connected to her laboratory duties was detected.
Tennessee healthcare workers are demanding an execution moratorium after failed IV attempts left Tony Carruthers bleeding, while Christa Pike was later hospitalized after receiving what was intended to be a lethal injection.
California doctors and insurers contend that a newly approved health plan tax violates voter imposed limits and could add about $100 per person to annual premiums, while Newsom’s office says the state expects the courts to reject the challenge.