The number of cancer deaths estimated to be attributable to alcohol in the United States doubled from 1990 to 2023, particularly among men and people aged 55 years and older, according to a University of Miami study published this month, adding to the body of recent research underscoring the health risks of alcohol consumption.
Just when parents thought nothing could convince young people to reduce their social media use, here’s an idea that could work. Teenagers and young adults who saw warnings that social media could harm their health said they were discouraged from using social media and more informed of the potential consequences, according to a study published … Read more
The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the world’s most common viruses, thought to be lurking in 95 percent of adults. For most people, it causes no obvious symptoms.But EBV is more than a short-term infection.Once it enters the body, EBV can stay for life, and it has been linked to several cancers, multiple sclerosis, … Read more
Rabies cases in the United States from July to August increased 17 percent compared to the same period last year, following several “high-profile rabies outbreaks” and exposure events, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
Mosquitoes tend to be one of the worst parts of summer. And unfortunately, scientists are still coming across undocumented species in the United States that could threaten to make the season even more uncomfortable. Researchers at the University of Florida have confirmed the presence of Aedes amateuri in the U.S. for the first time. The … Read more
Members of the Plain community in Lancaster County share views as measles cases riseLANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. —Lancaster County has reported 268 measles cases, the highest number in Pennsylvania, along with two deaths associated with the disease. Plain community responds to measles outbreakTens of thousands of people in the Plain community live in Lancaster County. Members … Read more
Suicide rates among girls have grown at a faster rate than boys in recent years, thanks to younger access to social media and the impact of the COVID lockdowns, according to experts. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among 10- to 14-year-olds in the US, with marked increases noted between 2007 and … Read more
Exposure to light during nighttime sleep may lead to potentially harmful changes in the structure and function of the heart, according to a study published Wednesday in the European Heart Journal.Previous research had shown a link between nighttime sleep while exposed to light and an elevated risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure … Read more
This year was shaping up to be a banner year for bananas: they were lauded as “2026’s big viral taste”, landed pride of place as Prada’s new lip balm flavor, and were even deemed “the next pumpkin spice”.But this summer, the Mel Robbins Podcast featured Dr Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical scientist, who said that adding … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Annual U.S. cancer deaths tied to alcohol consumption more than doubled over a three-decade period, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.The findings, published in The Lancet Regional Health — Americas … Read more