Occasional forgetfulness can be a natural part of aging, but certain types of confusion may signal the onset of cognitive decline. Forgetting where you put your wallet, for example, is completely normal—but if you forget what your wallet is for, that’s a red flag. It’s not just aspects of brain health like memory that are … Read more
A man sits at home in the garden and works on his laptop. (Silas Stein/Picture Alliance via Getty Images) More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, when Dr. Anthony Fauci tested positive for the coronavirus, his federal agency announced that he would “continue to work from his home.” So did US Secretary of Transportation … Read more
The Louisiana Department of Health on Thursday identified the first case of monkeypox in a Louisiana resident. Here’s what you should know about the infectious disease. What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a virus that originates in wild animals like rodents and primates, and occasionally jumps to people. It belongs to the same virus family as … Read more
July 7, 2022 – People who get reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19 have more health risks with each round of reinfection, a large national database study reveals. Researchers saw worse health effects during active infection, but some symptoms lasted as long as 6 months, suggesting a direct link between reinfection and long COVID. … Read more
The US is stepping up its efforts to address the snowballing monkeypox outbreak — the country’s largest to date by far, with 700 confirmed cases. The Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that it will distribute 144,000 doses of the two-shot Jynneos vaccine, which is approved for monkeypox and smallpox, to cities and … Read more
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox infection in the state. One in a person in the Midlands region and another in a person in the Lowcountry region. (Video above: Morning headlines) DHEC officials say the affected individuals will be monitored until they are no longer … Read more
The US is stepping up its efforts to address the snowballing monkeypox outbreak — the country’s largest to date by far, with 700 confirmed cases. The Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that it will distribute 144,000 doses of the two-shot Jynneos vaccine, which is approved for monkeypox and smallpox, to cities and … Read more
An out-of-state visitor infected with monkeypox had multiple sexual encounters at Club Dallas’ sauna between June 22-25, Dallas County Health & Human Services said. DALLAS — Dallas County Health & Human Services is asking for the community to monitor for monkeypox virus symptoms after an out-of-state visitor with monkeypox had multiple sexual encounters at a … Read more
HAS new trend is emerging in the vaping world, one that promises big health benefits. Known as “wellness vapes”, they contain vitamins or other supplements instead of nicotine and tout claims of boosted energy, increased immunity and a better night’s sleep. Wellness vapes or “nutritional supplement diffusers” – which allow users to inhale ingredients such … Read more
Your gastrointestinal system is teeming with trillions of microorganisms, which affect your health. (Photo: Getty Images) Right now, your digestive system is teeming with bacteria, fungi, viruses and even parasites — they’re all part of the gut microbiome, which plays a bigger role in your health than you might imagine. It may sound a bit … Read more