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Measles outbreak poses risk of ‘irreversible’ brain damage, health officials warn

Measles outbreak poses risk of 'irreversible' brain damage, health officials warn

Measles outbreak poses risk of ‘irreversible’ brain damage, health officials warn

admin February 6, 2026

South Carolina health officials warned of “irreversible” neurological damage after a measles outbreak hospitalized 19 patients with...

Researchers make stunning medical discovery in mass grave

Researchers make stunning medical discovery in mass grave

Researchers make stunning medical discovery in mass grave

admin February 6, 2026

Archaeologists discover what may be the world’s oldest surgery in a Viking-age skull, revealing ancient trepanation performed...

Cancer survivors eating certain food types could face sharply higher risk of death

Cancer survivors eating certain food types could face sharply higher risk of death

Cancer survivors eating certain food types could face sharply higher risk of death

admin February 6, 2026

A major cancer study finds ultra-processed foods may raise all-cause and cancer-related death risk in survivors, even...

Nearly 40% of cancers can be prevented with 3 lifestyle changes, study finds

Nearly 40% of cancers can be prevented with 3 lifestyle changes, study finds

Nearly 40% of cancers can be prevented with 3 lifestyle changes, study finds

admin February 5, 2026

Nearly half of all cancers could be prevented by eliminating three major risk factors, including tobacco, infections...

Surgeons keep man alive without lungs, paving new path to transplant

Surgeons keep man alive without lungs, paving new path to transplant

Surgeons keep man alive without lungs, paving new path to transplant

admin February 5, 2026

Missouri patient survives double-lung transplant after innovative 48-hour bridge therapy removes infected lungs, offering new hope for...

New Mexico newborn dies from Listeria infection after mother drank raw milk while pregnant: state officials

New Mexico newborn dies from Listeria infection after mother drank raw milk while pregnant: state officials

New Mexico newborn dies from Listeria infection after mother drank raw milk while pregnant: state officials

admin February 5, 2026

Newborn dies from Listeria infection likely linked to mother drinking raw milk during pregnancy, according to New...

Dangerous TikTok trend leaves boy badly burned as doctors issue warning

Dangerous TikTok trend leaves boy badly burned as doctors issue warning

Dangerous TikTok trend leaves boy badly burned as doctors issue warning

admin February 5, 2026

Parents warned after NeeDoh toy causes severe burns to child’s face when microwaved following TikTok trend. Doctors...

Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug

Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug

Marijuana compound may help prevent dementia when paired with common drug

admin February 4, 2026

A new study finds THC, when combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, improved memory and reduced Alzheimer’s-related brain...

Could humans live to be 150 years old? Geneticist shares why it may be possible

Could humans live to be 150 years old? Geneticist shares why it may be possible

Could humans live to be 150 years old? Geneticist shares why it may be possible

admin February 4, 2026

Life expectancy is rising, and longevity experts say humans could live far longer. New aging research explores...

Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn

Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn

Measles exposure risk identified at major airport and theme park, health officials warn

admin February 3, 2026

Health officials warn of potential measles risk at LAX and Disneyland after international traveler’s visit. Here’s what...