What we know about Long COVID and why women are particularly affected Seventeen percent of American adults who have contracted COVID-19 experience lingering effects, referred to as “Long COVID.” Recent studies illustrate that women are more likely to suffer from these persistent symptoms when compared to men. The reasons behind the disproportionately high prevalence in …
Are These 5 Foods Really Healthy? A Doctor Weighs in By Brooke Kato Published Nov. 25, 2023, 12:41 p.m. ET An apple a day keeps the doctor away — unless that doctor is Mijin Brown. The California-based medic — who runs a popular TikTok account — has shared a viral video detailing the five foods …
Sophie Miller, a young woman sharing her experience with herpes on TikTok, was taken aback to discover that her emotional post about her diagnosis had gone viral. Originally posted to an anonymous account with the goal of raising awareness, her video has now racked up an impressive 10.6 million views. Despite her initial discomfort with …
Daniel Skousen is concerned about the lingering ash and soot on his Maui home due to the deadly wildfire that ravaged Lahaina in August. He’s unsure about the source of the burning-trash-barrel smell and hesitant to trust government agencies’ assessment on when it will be safe to return. The potential influence of political and economic …
*Please note that the following text has been altered to meet SEO and quality standards.* An avian influenza outbreak has led to the slaughter of over 1.3 million chickens at an Ohio farm, according to a report by The Associated Press. The US Department of Agriculture confirmed that the Union County egg farm is taking …
Coffee: The Truth About Your Favorite Morning Blend Coffee has been a topic of controversy in the health world, with medical experts offering conflicting opinions on its benefits and risks. Despite this, coffee remains America’s drink of choice, favored even over water, according to the National Coffee Association. But what exactly are the potential health …
Doctors in Lebanon made a shocking discovery when they found a rare and massive vagina stone, about the size of an orange, lodged in a woman’s pelvis. This extraordinary finding was detailed in a recent case study published in Urology Case Reports, involving a 27-year-old woman with cerebral palsy who was bedridden. Vaginal stones can …
Research suggests incorporating more whole grains, like popcorn, into your diet could reduce the risk of cognitive decline. A study published in Neurology found that people who ate more whole grains were cognitively younger than those who ate less. Dr. Xiaoran Liu stated that increasing whole grain consumption by a couple of servings a day …
Responding to the Diphtheria Outbreak: West African Authorities Take Action to Address Huge Epidemic By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press November 23, 2023, 2:14 PM ET • 3 min read ABUJA, Nigeria — Health authorities in several West African countries are grappling with massive outbreaks of diphtheria, notably in Nigeria where a senior health official revealed …
As the weather transitions from warm to chilly to downright cold, you may notice that you feel a bit achier — and medical evidence suggests it’s more than just a feeling of the winter blues. It’s a common notion that the winter blues are more than just a feeling. Numerous people report feeling body aches …