HEALTH

Nov 18 2025HEALTH

Cold Weather: A Silent but Deadly Threat

Extreme weather is a big deal, but people often overlook the dangers of cold weather. Many think heat is the main problem, but research shows that cold weather is actually more deadly. Over the past 25 years, cold weather has caused 65% of temperature-related deaths in the U. S. , while heat caused

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Nov 18 2025HEALTH

Helping Jehovah's Witnesses with Bone Injuries: A Medical Puzzle

Jehovah's Witnesses face a tough spot when it comes to treating severe bone injuries. Their beliefs about blood transfusions make things tricky for doctors. Not all Jehovah's Witnesses agree on what's okay when it comes to blood loss. Over time, new medicines and treatments have come up. These inclu

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Nov 18 2025HEALTH

Finding the Right Path: Helping Teens Get Back to Sports After Spine Surgery

Teens with a condition called adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) often need surgery to fix their curved spines. After the surgery, called spinal fusion, getting back to sports and exercise can be tricky. Right now, there's no clear plan for this part of recovery. Some doctors and hospitals have t

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Nov 18 2025HEALTH

Peptides: The Hype, The Risk, and The Reality

Peptides are small chains of amino acids that play a big role in the body. They do important jobs, like helping insulin control blood sugar. But lately, they've become a hot topic in the wellness world. People are buying them online or getting injections at clinics, hoping for benefits like muscle g

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

Why Some Teens Struggle with Brushing Their Teeth

Teens in Ireland have varied routines when it comes to brushing their teeth. Some are consistent, while others often miss it. This is particularly true for teens with autism and intellectual disabilities. But it's not just their condition causing this. Other factors are at play. For instance, some

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

How Managing Risks Can Help People With Kidney Disease Live Longer

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often face a higher chance of early death. But what if managing multiple risk factors could change that? A study set out to find out if controlling these risks could lower the extra mortality linked to CKD. First, it's important to understand that CKD is a s

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

A Rare Bird Flu Strain Hits Washington: What You Need to Know

A person in Washington state has caught a rare bird flu strain that hasn't been seen in humans before. This individual, who has other health issues, got very sick with a high fever, confusion, and breathing problems. Experts say the risk to the public is low. The flu strain, called H5N5, is usually

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

How Mobile Tech is Helping Immigrants Fight Diabetes

Immigrants often struggle to get the right help for managing diabetes. This is where mobile health, or mHealth, steps in. mHealth uses phones and apps to support people with diabetes. A recent study looked at how well these tools work for immigrants. First, let's talk about the challenges. Immigran

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

A Wrestling Star's Fight: Rebel's Health Journey

Rebel, a well-known wrestler in the AEW women's division, has recently shared some tough news. She's 47 years old and has been dealing with some serious health issues. It all started in May 2024 when she was hospitalized for what doctors thought was a fungal infection in her lungs. But after a year

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Nov 17 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Autoimmune Diseases: Scientists Try Bold New Treatments

Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus are tough to treat. Current treatments just calm down the immune system's attack on the body, but they don't fix the root cause. This means patients often face a lifetime of expensive medications, injections, or infusions w

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