MIT, BU study finds bursts of pink noise may help sleep

MIT, BU study finds bursts of pink noise may help sleep

A faint rush of sound, delivered at precisely the right moment, could improve brain health while people sleep, according to a new study.Researchers at MIT and Boston University found that carefully timed bursts of “pink noise” trigger stronger waves of cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, that clear waste from the brain.Pink noise is a gentle, static-like … Read more

Ozempic and Wegovy may cause rare brain disorder, new study warns

Ozempic and Wegovy may cause rare brain disorder, new study warns

Dr. Marc Siegel analyzes new study suggesting GLP-1 may slow down aging Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss a recent University of California San Diego study regarding the effects of GLP-1 weight loss medication on the biological aging process. Siegel outlines the potential cardiovascular and neurological benefits … Read more

County officials confirm first measles-related death

County officials confirm first measles-related death

Jefferson County officials confirm first measles-related deathJEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. —The Jefferson County coroner has confirmed the county’s first measles-related death. A 40-year-old woman of Jefferson County died on Saturday, Sept. 12, from complications associated with measles. “Many people associate measles with a childhood illness, but it can lead to severe complications in individuals of any … Read more

Two measles cases confirmed in Wayne County

Two measles cases confirmed in Wayne County

Lyons, N.Y. — Wayne County health officials are confirming two cases of measles, marking the first report for the county.Authorities say both cases have been found in unvaccinated individuals, and the overall risk to the public is low.MORE: Measles case confirmed in Seneca County | 2 more measle cases confirmed in Seneca County | 10th … Read more

USDA to airdrop millions of rabies vaccine doses over these states

USDA to airdrop millions of rabies vaccine doses over these states

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina/Gray News) – As rabies remains a serious public health concern, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be spreading millions of rabies vaccine doses in bait across the Southeast.The annual program is aimed at stopping the spread of raccoon rabies by airdropping and spreading fishmeal-coated sachets of the vaccine to be consumed … Read more

DR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases | Ebola News

DR Congo’s worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases | Ebola News

DRC detected the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus in mid-May; nearly 3,400 people have since died.Published On 12 Sep 202612 Sep 2026More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) worst outbreak of the deadly disease, according to figures from Congolese authorities.The DRC officially detected the latest … Read more

Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth

Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth

Dentist Riaz Yar, a specialist in prosthodontics, treats patients struggling with the effects of severe bruxism – worn, cracked and fractured teeth, and dental work that keeps failing. Many also arrive with chronic jaw or facial pain and report poor sleep, all of which need assessing in their own right, he says, rather than simply … Read more

Who really needs a heart calcium scan?

Who really needs a heart calcium scan?

Coronary artery calcium scans are becoming an increasingly popular way to assess a person’s future risk of heart disease. The quick, relatively inexpensive CT test measures calcium buildup in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. But new research from Northwestern Medicine suggests the scan may provide its greatest benefit to a narrower group … Read more