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Woman sings Taylor Swift during brain surgery, plus a husband’s mission to cure cancer

April 3, 2024

Taylor Swift is shown in the center performing in Glendale, Arizona on March 12, 2023, with Selena Campione on either side undergoing brain surgery on January 31, 2024. (Hackensack Meridian Health; John Medina/Getty Images)

Shake it off – A New Jersey woman sang a Taylor Swift song during her brain surgery. The patient shares her amazing story and photos. Continue reading…

Autism awareness – Here’s what you can do to show your support during Autism Awareness Month. Continue reading…

turn loss into progress – After losing his wife to colon cancer, a New York technology entrepreneur was inspired to develop a new AI-based drug to help fight the disease. Continue reading…

Roy de Souza is pictured with his wife Aisha de Sequeira, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017. (Roy de Souza)

Soften the impact – A new drug has been discovered that alleviates two of the most troublesome effects of menopause. Researchers and doctors value the results. Continue reading…

Concerns about cough – Do you wake up coughing at night? Experts reveal what causes the symptoms and how to stop them. Continue reading…

Infection spread warning – The CDC warned of a “rare but serious” outbreak of bacterial infection. Here’s what you need to know: Continue reading…

Invasive bacterial infections are on the rise in the United States, according to an alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (St. Petersburg)

Bird flu in Texas – Second human case of avian influenza confirmed in the United States. Here’s what you need to know: Continue reading…

Doctor’s instructions – Many older adults are misdiagnosed with pneumonia and take unnecessary antibiotics. Experts explain the dangers. Continue reading…

Struggles of our seniors – Healthcare is “overwhelmingly complex” for older people, experts say. Here’s what you need to change: Continue reading…

Adults tend to need more medical care as they age, but coordinating that care can be stressful and exhausting for older adults, experts say. (St. Petersburg)