This Common Breakfast Food May Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk by 27%, Based on New Research
Key Points A study from Loma Linda University Health discovered that individuals aged 65 and over who consumed eggs at least five times a week had up to a 27% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers noted that eggs contain several nutrients associated with brain health, such as choline, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, […]
Lawsuit Claims Black Infants Received Experimental Vaccine Without Permission
Families of Black Infants Sue U.S. Over 1960s Vaccine Trial The families of two Black infants, who were unwittingly enrolled in a mid-1960s vaccine trial for a respiratory virus and later died, have initiated a lawsuit against the United States government. The infants, Ross Otto Hambrick and Victor Marcellus King, were administered a respiratory syncytial […]
Eight foods to include in your diet to reduce your risk of dementia
Flavonoids provide more than just immediate benefits; they may also enhance the ability of brain cells to cope with age-related stress. A long-term study from Harvard, which observed over 77,000 middle-aged participants for two decades, indicated that those who frequently consumed flavonoid-rich foods were 20 percent less likely to report memory issues as they grew […]
Oncologist trained at Harvard: The biggest breakfast error Americans commit each morning
Many Americans invest quite a bit in trying to eat healthier, yet breakfast often remains quite misunderstood. A lot of the foods that are marketed as healthy options for breakfast can be loaded with refined carbohydrates and added sugars, which can lead to blood sugar spikes and leave people feeling hungrier shortly after. Having spent […]
Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks spark concerns over cuts to Trump’s health agency
Political Fallout from Health Agency Cuts The significant reduction of funding to federal health agencies under the Trump administration has become a contentious issue. Recent outbreaks of hantavirus on a cruise ship and an escalating Ebola outbreak in Africa have prompted many Democrats to voice concerns about the nation’s preparedness for such health crises. Democrats […]
WHO leader arrives in Congo to tackle unusual Ebola outbreak amidst skepticism and instability
WHO Director-General Visits Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak KINSHASA, Congo — The Director-General of the World Health Organization recently arrived in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo. His visit comes as the country grapples with a rare Ebola outbreak, a situation made more challenging by inadequate medical resources, a population facing distrust, and the presence of armed […]
A vomiting virus is spreading throughout much of the U.S.
Contagious Stomach Bug on the Rise as Flu Season Fades While flu season seems to be winding down, a particularly nasty and highly contagious stomach bug is making the rounds. Recently, hikers in Southern California have reported norovirus cases, as noted by the Pacific Crest Trail Association. But it’s not just the outdoor enthusiasts who […]
Cruise passengers exposed to Hantavirus might soon be allowed to go home but will need to stay under constant monitoring.
The U.S. government is ready to let American passengers exposed to a rare strain of hantavirus return home as soon as Monday, assuming their respective states provide a monitor outside their residences 24/7 for the remaining three weeks of their six-week quarantine. According to two passengers quarantined in Nebraska, this monitor could be a police […]
WHO leader reaches DRC assuring that the Ebola outbreak ‘can be halted’
Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: WHO’s Response The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed confidence in stopping the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during his arrival in Kinshasa. His visit comes amid rising concerns over the epidemic. Tedros arrived in the DRC […]
Research indicates blood test could detect early signs of cognitive issues.
New Blood Test Study for Alzheimer’s Risk A groundbreaking study out of UC San Francisco revealed that a straightforward blood test could help determine which middle-aged individuals might experience cognitive decline, even if they don’t show any dementia symptoms. Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative neurological issue, continues to be a leading cause of death in the […]