Man’s Experience with GLP-1 Results in Organ Removal
Man Shares Weight Loss Cautionary Tale A man who shed over 80 pounds before facing a life-threatening situation wants others to think twice about seeking GLP-1s online. In May 2025, Edd Langmead, a 44-year-old professional drummer from England, weighed 280 pounds and was struggling with severe back pain. It had been a long-term battle with […]
Research connects ultraprocessed foods to higher dementia risk and reduced attention span
Impact of Ultraprocessed Foods on Brain Health: New Study It’s no secret that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) aren’t great for our health. However, recent research suggests they might also have a detrimental effect on brain function. A study published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association found that UPFs are linked to over […]
Bacteria that eat flesh destroy a man’s arm and leg in only three days
Deadly threat These bacteria possess a wide range of molecular tools, including various toxins that enable them to commandeer cells. They can extract nutrients, destroy structural proteins, break down tissue linings, cause blood vessels to become permeable, trigger harmful inflammation, weaken immune responses, and ultimately wreak havoc on their victims. The overall mortality rate for […]
Carrying a Baby While Having Lupus Is Risky. Can She Reach Full Term?
Fatimah Shepherd had been adamant about avoiding pregnancy — especially at this moment, with her health declining, and perhaps forever. Her lupus, an autoimmune condition, was damaging her kidneys, and her healthcare providers cautioned that carrying a baby could lead to total kidney failure. Then, in December 2023, she took a pregnancy test and was […]
How did a carpenter get hepatitis C while on the job?
The Accident Jack (not his real name), a 32-year-old carpenter, was supervising operations at his company’s warehouse. In mid-May, while unloading a crate containing items from a medical trade show in San Francisco, he reached into a drawer to check for any remaining items. Unfortunately, a syringe hidden there pricked him through the fabric of […]
A new study suggests that consuming fruits and vegetables may raise the risk of lung cancer.
New Study Questions Link Between Diet and Lung Cancer in Young Non-Smokers A recent study is stirring up discussions about a potential connection between healthy eating habits and the risk of lung cancer among younger individuals who don’t smoke. Researchers are suggesting that exposure to pesticides might play a role in this phenomenon. The findings […]
The measles outbreak in South Carolina has ended, but new cases are appearing in other areas.
Measles Outbreak Declared Over in South Carolina Public health officials in South Carolina announced on Monday that the state has officially ended its significant measles outbreak, the largest in the U.S. since 1991. The outbreak saw its last reported case 42 days prior, after affecting 997 individuals, primarily unvaccinated children, over six months beginning last […]
Patients using weight-loss medications frequently commit 5 major errors, according to a doctor’s advice.
GLP-1 medications, which are glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, have surged in popularity over recent years. They started primarily as treatment options for diabetes, but many have begun using them for weight loss as well. Recent studies indicate that these medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, may offer benefits beyond just aiding in weight loss, especially regarding […]
Research suggests infrasound may play a significant role in reported hauntings
Testing the Body’s Stress Response A recent conversation with neuroscientist Kale Scatterty sparked a new study focusing on stress responses. Scatterty had previously co-authored a paper showing that zebrafish exhibited an anxiety response to infrasound, leading them to avoid certain areas in their tanks. This finding raised the question for Schmaltz about whether similar physiological […]
Health officials alert about drug-resistant salmonella infections associated with backyard chickens
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry At least 34 individuals across 13 states have contracted salmonella infections linked to backyard poultry, including cases resistant to common antibiotics, according to federal health officials. Backyard poultry encompasses various birds such as chickens, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, and turkeys. These birds can harbor germs that lead to illnesses […]