Why some people are mosquito magnets — and how to avoid the pests
It’s summertime and you know what that means: the dreaded mosquitoes are out to play. If you’ve ever wondered why it seems like you’re the...
New ‘miracle’ drug has ‘given me my life back’
An Ohio grandmother taking the first drug proven to slow Alzheimer’s disease said, “I’m totally functional and my memory is much better than it was.”...
FDA approves RSV drug to combat infection that kills babies
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new drug, Beyfortus (nirsevimab), to protect young children from the deadly infection known as respiratory syncytial...
I thought my thirst was due to diabetes — it was a brain tumor
A patient believed he had his illness figured out — but his symptoms were a sign of something else entirely. Jonathan Plummer, 41, was drinking...
Algae might be the food of the future, especially for vegans
This takes “green living” to a whole new level. Researchers have found that microalgae — the gooey, green stuff that forms pond scum during the...
Why people believe in them
New psychological research examines why so many are prone to believe in conspiracy theories — and the reasons are more complex than you might expect....
Alzheimer’s drug donanemab lowers risk of dementia
A “powerful and meaningful” drug is offering new hope in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease — with scientists hailing it as a “huge opportunity” for...
Houston syphilis outbreak shows 128% spike in cases among women
Houston health officials are warning residents of a syphilis outbreak that is responsible for a 128% increase in cases among women. The Houston Health Department said...
‘Botched’ doc issues Ozempic warning after Lisa Marie Presley autopsy
The price of Ozempic is already sky-high — but experts warn extreme weight loss could also cost your life. Dr. Terry Dubrow, the mastermind plastic...
I’m a malpractice lawyer ask these questions before surgery
He’s laying down the law. A malpractice attorney has revealed the questions patients should always ask their doctors before getting surgery. A legal eagle named...