Fauci’s West Nile diagnosis, veterans call for health care and communication with dementia patients

August 28, 2024

According to reports, former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus earlier this month and is currently recovering at home. (Drew Ungerer/Getty Images, Main; E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images, top right; NIH-NIAID/IMAGE POINT FR/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images, bottom right)

High-profile infectious diseases – Dr. Anthony Fauci has been diagnosed with West Nile virus. Here's what you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease. read more…

Turtle Controversy – Small pet turtles have been linked to salmonella infections in several US states, and the CDC has offered safety tips to prevent the disease. read more…

Say this, don't say that – Here are 16 safe things to say to a loved one struggling with dementia. read more…

Communication with dementia: Marital interactions

Communication is often one of the biggest challenges for families of people with dementia. (iStock)

Drastic measures – Several towns in the northeast have imposed voluntary lockdowns to prevent the spread of a potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease. read more…

“Misleading claims” – A new study finds that most baby foods fail to meet nutritional guidelines, with some convenience products rated as the least healthy. read more…

MPOX VS. COVID – Is monkeypox the next coronavirus? Infectious disease experts weigh in on the disease's pandemic potential. read more…

Symptoms of mpox include a painful rash that appears on different parts of the body, fever, chills, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and respiratory symptoms. (iStock)

Cheers to good health – Here's why some experts say drinking red wine in moderation can boost brain and heart health. read more…

“No Rules” Diet – Celebrity fitness trainer Megan Roop has adopted intuitive eating as an effective nutrition plan for her family, and she shared its benefits with Fox News Digital. read more…

Home Health Supplements – These 11 health monitoring devices track everything from blood pressure to blood sugar levels — and they're HSA-eligible. read more…

What Veterans Want – The poll revealed what veterans value most in a presidential candidate, including promises to provide better health care and address homelessness. read more…

Between 2022 and 2023, 21% of veterans in Chicago will experience homelessness, and 34% in California will be homeless. (Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)