Some lung risks are harder to see because they do not come with a cigarette packet.Radon is one example. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate indoors. Long-term exposure increases lung cancer risk, particularly among people who smoke. The US Environmental Protection Agency and the CDC recommend testing homes for radon and … Read more
Flesh-eating bacteria sounds like the premise of a bad horror movie, but it’s a growing – and potentially fatal – threat to people in the U.S. and beyond. Vibrio vulnificus, a type of flesh-eating bacteria that thrives in warm seawater, is once again threatening the safety of beachgoers and raw shellfish enthusiasts. To date, Louisiana … Read more
Contagious cat virus outbreak puts MADACC kennels under quarantineMADACC’s cat kennels are under quarantine as the shelter fights a highly contagious virus with no cure.MILWAUKEE —The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission is over capacity for cats as it works to contain an outbreak of a highly contagious virus.MADACC said it has been over capacity … Read more
MURRAY — Dr. Mark Lewis said in the field of gastrointestinal oncology, progress can take years, or decades, but this most recent breakthrough is the biggest he has seen in his career.He called it “truly remarkable” and a “game changer” in how pancreatic cancer is treated.Until now, the only options for managing stage four pancreatic … Read more
Pexels/Reddit Taking care of someone you love can put you in a tough spot when other people expect your help too. One teenager found that out after his girlfriend developed a migraine and finally fell asleep against him. Not long after she dozed off, his mom texted and asked him to help walk the family … Read more
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Thousands of cases of a potentially deadly, drug-resistant fungus have been reported across 27 states so far this year, according to provisional CDC data.As of the week ending July 25, a total of 3,437 clinical cases of Candida auris (C. auris) had been documented in the U.S. … Read more
Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDNKey PointsStroke is a leading cause of death, but small, consistent habits can reduce your risk. It’s easy to focus on what to do by day, but experts say our nighttime habits matter, too.They suggest moving more, getting enough sleep and avoiding late meals and alcohol. Stroke is one of … Read more
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 2,000 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as health authorities struggle to get help to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over payment issues.Government data published overnight into Tuesday showed the outbreak has recorded … Read more
A total of 4,381 cases across five provinces have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo as of Tuesday.Published On 11 Aug 202611 Aug 2026More than 2,000 people have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since its outbreak was declared fewer than three months ago.At least 1,000 of the … Read more