Chagas Disease Emerging as Endemic in the U.S.
Health Officials Sound the Alarm
A recent study published in the CDC’s journal Emerging Infectious Diseases warns that Chagas disease, a parasitic illness long associated...
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Surge Amid Rising Temperatures
A Minor Scratch, a Major Threat
For Louisiana fisherman Linard Lyons, a tiny scratch on his leg turned into a near-fatal encounter with Vibrio vulnificus,...
Study Finds Beta Blockers Ineffective After Heart Attacks
A groundbreaking international study has found that beta blockers, long considered a cornerstone of post-heart attack care, provide no benefit to patients with uncomplicated...
Legionnaires’ Outbreak Sparks Health Concerns
Health officials in New York City are investigating a concerning outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has led to six deaths and more than 100...
Study Reveals Why Phantom Limbs Persist
A new study published in Nature Neuroscience is shedding light on why amputees continue to experience vivid sensations from missing limbs, known as phantom...
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
A new study has found that closely following the Mediterranean diet can significantly reduce the risk of dementia, particularly in individuals genetically predisposed to...