Illness
Study found possible link between weight loss medications and osteoporosis
A new study points to a link between the use of popular weight loss drugs and medical conditions such as osteoporosis and gout.
Kent meningitis outbreak rises to 20 cases, two young people dead
Norwegian scientist developed Havana-like symptoms after testing electromagnetic device on himself
The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer
New Jewish chaplaincy program to start in San Francisco
The NorCal Board of Rabbis is looking to hire a Rabbi-Chaplain to direct the initiative, which will provide acute bedside pastoral care to unaffiliated Jewish patients in hospitals in San Francisco.
30 horses in central Israel believed to have been poisoned
An initial investigation concluded that a suspect could have poisoned the horses. There are an overall 50 horses at the horse farm.
Belarusian Lukashenko disappears for a week, public speculate he's ill
Lukashenko's office declined to comment on the state of his health while Russia denied he was ill.
Climate change fuels lifespan of flesh-eating bacteria - study
Recent research has uncovered that infections caused by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has increased in the last three decades.
Genetic cause of childhood-onset schizophrenia potentially discovered - study
The results of the study revealed that a genetic mutation was found in seven of the 33 children and their families who participated.
Healthy pets can transmit dangerous microbes to humans and vice versa- study
Curious whether cats and dogs play a role in the infection of hospital patients with multidrug-resistant organisms, researchers examined over 2,800 hospital patients and their furry friends.
We all make this bathroom mistake - here's how to avoid it
This common mistake (almost all of us make it!) causes infections, diseases and the spread of many bacteria around the house.
COVID, flu or RSV? How to tell the three common diseases apart
Lots of people suffer from breathing difficulties, coughs, sore throat and fevers – and these could be symptoms of all three of these viruses. So how do you know when to do a COVID test?
Can a fungus actually start a zombie apocalypse?
The video game adapted to a show, The Last of Us, features a fungus that can turn people into zombies. This fungus actually exists.
Have cracked nails? These are the health problems you might have
Our nails are important, and most of us maintain them. Cracked nails, though, may indicate real problems.
