Emergency doctor shares the five most common injuries and illnesses during Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be a joyful time, but it’s also surprisingly hazardous. It’s easy to go from enjoying a festive meal to needing medical attention. Having worked in the ER on Thanksgiving for over a decade, I’ve seen it all. Here are five common injuries and illnesses people face during this holiday, along with tips to […]
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Valuable risks: FDA needs to accelerate the approval of therapies for uncommon illnesses
Early 2025 brought a wave of optimism for those involved in rare diseases. The FDA’s new leadership had pledged to improve transparency and expedite approval processes, which many saw as a step toward getting urgent care to those in need. But by summer, those hopes had dimmed. Despite robust safety data and significant patient benefits […]
12 Palestinian Kids in Gaza Suffering from Hunger Also Had Other Illnesses
Reports highlighting 12 Palestinian children as victims of hunger amidst Israel’s conflict with Hamas have revealed that these children were actually dealing with various other health issues. This finding comes from an investigation conducted by Free Press journalists Olivia Raingold and Tanya Lucanova, as cited by the BBC. Their research indicates that “the images of […]
Study reveals that individuals who live to 100 develop illnesses more gradually.
Understanding Longevity and Health in Centenarians Reaching the age of 100 is a remarkable achievement, and recent studies indicate that those who do so often share certain traits. Research focusing on teenagers has discovered that they typically face a lower likelihood of serious health conditions compared to those who encounter various illnesses at a younger […]
Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem results in one death and 22 illnesses as health officials express concern
A New Yorker has died, and at least 22 others are ill due to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem, according to local health officials. This news comes as a bit of a shock for the community. The New York City Health Department reported on Wednesday that clusters of pneumonia-like illnesses were first noticed on […]
Disrupted sleep linked to higher risk of 172 various illnesses
New Study Links Sleep Irregularities to Health Risks Experts often suggest that adults need around 7-9 hours of sleep, yet recent findings indicate that consistency in sleep might be more crucial than the total hours. A significant study conducted by researchers from Peking University and the Army Medical University has revealed that irregular sleeping patterns […]
Doctors alert to increasing chronic illnesses as findings are released by the MAHA Commission
Chronic Illness in America: A Growing Concern Chronic illness has been a persistent issue for many Americans, a situation that HHS Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seems to describe as a troubling trend. On Thursday, the Maha Committee, which Kennedy chairs, released a report evaluating chronic diseases, especially among children. According to the American Hospital […]
RFK Jr. identifies four possible reasons for chronic illnesses in children.
A report published on Thursday by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who oversees Health and Human Services, identified four possible reasons for rising chronic illnesses among children. The findings suggest that factors like poor diet, exposure to environmental chemicals, insufficient physical activity, chronic stress, and ongoing illnesses such as obesity, autism, cancer, mental health concerns, and […]
A decline in hearing and smell may indicate these serious illnesses.
Recent research indicates that losing the senses of hearing and smell may signal serious health risks. Specifically, it appears that hearing loss increases the likelihood of heart failure, while a diminished sense of smell is often linked with higher mortality rates due to neurodegeneration, respiratory issues, and cardiovascular problems. At the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, […]