The spread of flesh-eating bacteria and those who are vulnerable

Florida has announced the first death of the year linked to an infection from the harmful bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus, according to state health officials. This bacterium, often associated with raw seafood or brackish coastal waters, has earned the nickname “flesh-eating” due to its capability to cause vibriosis, an infection that can significantly damage […]

Florida Attorney General announces investigation into Fauci following Senate hearing

Florida Attorney General announces investigation into Fauci following Senate hearing

Investigation Launched into Fauci by Florida Attorney General Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former chief medical adviser to the White House, following a tense Senate hearing. Uthmeier expressed concerns about Fauci’s reluctance to address questions posed by lawmakers during the hearing, sharing his thoughts in a […]

Imperfect research connecting hormone therapy to breast cancer caused doctors to hesitate in prescribing it for menopause relief, particularly for breast cancer survivors.

Imperfect research connecting hormone therapy to breast cancer caused doctors to hesitate in prescribing it for menopause relief, particularly for breast cancer survivors.

While menopause has existed for a long time, there’s been a recent surge in attention toward it, particularly in what’s being referred to as the “menopause moment.” This has sparked a national dialogue about the topic. One treatment option, known as menopausal hormone therapy, can help alleviate various troublesome symptoms like hot flashes, and for […]

What teenagers and parents need to understand as tanning becomes popular once more

What teenagers and parents need to understand as tanning becomes popular once more

Growing Risks of Tanning Beds Nichole Sims began using a tanning bed at 15, inspired by her peers who were all doing it, particularly in preparation for events like homecoming and prom. Fast forward eight years, and she faced a diagnosis of melanoma—a serious form of skin cancer. For Sims, this journey has coincided with […]

Use of multiple medications connected to a 38% increased death risk for older adults

Use of multiple medications connected to a 38% increased death risk for older adults

Study Links Multiple Medications in Seniors to Increased Mortality Risk A recent study has revealed that older adults taking five or more prescription medications have a considerably higher risk of death compared to those on fewer drugs. This research, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, underscores the growing concerns surrounding polypharmacy—the term […]

‘This marks a global first for women’s health’: Biohacker Bryan Johnson shares his girlfriend’s strict ‘menstrual cycle’ routine

'This marks a global first for women's health': Biohacker Bryan Johnson shares his girlfriend's strict 'menstrual cycle' routine

“Don’t Die,” biohacker Bryan Johnson recently shared insights about his girlfriend, Kate Tolo, who is working on what he claims will be the most detailed compilation of data regarding the female menstrual cycle. Tolo’s intricate schedule features over 100 tasks that involve more than 50 devices to track various bodily functions and collect samples of […]

She missed cervical cancer screenings for many years. Then her spouse passed away.

Updated July 30, 2026, 11:37 a.m. ET Cindi Newman hadn’t had a pap smear for three decades. But after the loss of her wife, Nikki Marshall, to cervical cancer last year, she realized that needed to change. “I thought, ‘No way, I am not going through that,’” Newman, 63, said, remembering the difficult journey Marshall […]

Father of Apalachee High School shooter receives 15-year prison sentence

Father of Apalachee High School shooter receives 15-year prison sentence

Just two days after 16-year-old Colt Gray received a life sentence for a tragic school shooting, his father, Colin Gray, was handed a 15-year sentence for his part in the 2024 incident in Barrow County, Georgia. Colin Gray was found guilty on March 3, 2026, of 27 charges, which included second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter, […]