A minimally invasive procedure that targets abnormal blood vessels in the knee could provide lasting relief for people struggling with osteoarthritis, offering a potential alternative to joint replacement surgery. In a study involving 194 patients, researchers found that a treatment using tiny particles that dissolve within hours was associated with substantial reductions in knee pain … Read more
Indian-American oncologist Rachna Shroff, an internationally recognised expert in bile duct cancer and a senior physician-scientist at the University of Arizona Cancer Center, has died at the age of 47, the university has announced. She had been living with a life-limiting cancer, though the university did not disclose the specific cause of her death.Dr Shroff … Read more
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Alabama health officials are warning the public after a case of measles was reported in Huntsville involving an international traveler who visited businesses in the Bailey Cove area while infectious.The Alabama Department of Public Health says a private lab reported the positive test and is now urging anyone who may have … Read more
Many people struggle with their sleep, and there’s no shortage of treatments out there that can purportedly help us regain some dozing time. Unfortunately for the many people who reach for cannabis to fight insomnia, a comprehensive review published this week found little solid evidence that it helps. In a new Cochrane Library review, scientists conducted a … Read more
The Bundibugyo strain fuels deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history as health workers face mistrust from communities.Published On 13 Oct 202613 Oct 2026Confirmed Ebola cases have surpassed 9,000 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) outbreak, according to Health Ministry data, as efforts to stifle transmission falter.The ministry reported 9,066 confirmed cases and … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new global definition of childhood obesity is reframing how doctors evaluate youth health, looking past traditional body mass index (BMI) measurements to focus on actual physiological impacts.According to research from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia, just 2.1% to 4.9% of children and adolescents qualify … Read more
Two adults from Central North Carolina have died from the West Nile Virus this year. The Centers for Disease Control reports 11 more cases in the state this year. Dr Cameron Wolfe, an infectious disease expert with Duke Health, said if you get West Nile, you probably won’t know it. Possible symptoms the CDC lists … Read more
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A major brand of panty liners has been accused of exposing hundreds of women to a cancer-causing chemical — with users claiming they suffered devastating health problems ranging from yeast infections to liver disease, a new lawsuit claims. Carefree, a feminine hygiene brand once owned by Johnson & Johnson and now owned by Essity, allegedly … Read more
This exercise is about more than arm candy. A buff pair of biceps isn’t just a looksmaxxer must-have — upper-body strength can also clue you in to how well you’ll age. And you don’t need to put on a big performance at your local gym or a high-end longevity center to test yours: Bruno Pontes, … Read more