New York City has seen its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. Two people from Queens have been affected, and the virus has also been found in blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island. However, these donors did not meet the criteria for a confirmed case. The virus is spread by mosq
Amino acids are becoming a big deal in the health world. They are used in supplements to help with muscle pain, tiredness, and even heart health. Athletes love them for building muscles. These acids are found in tablets, powders, and drinks. In the animal world, amino acids are used in pet food to
Korea has been dealing with tuberculosis (TB) for a long time. To understand how people feel about TB treatment, researchers looked at online questions asked from 2002 to 2024. They used a special kind of computer program called a large language model (LLM) to sort through all the data. People ofte
Breast cancer patients often struggle with feelings of sadness. This is a big problem. But what if there are ways to help them feel better? A recent study looked into this. It found that two things might make a big difference: spiritual well-being and hope. The study focused on patients in China. I
Employers are bracing for a significant hike in health care costs next year, with a median increase of 9 percent expected. This trend is largely driven by the rising use of GLP-1 drugs for obesity and diabetes, as well as the increasing prevalence and cost of cancer treatments. The survey, which inc
Plague, a disease that might sound like something from history books, has made a recent appearance in California. A person in South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for this bacterial infection, likely after a flea bite during a camping trip. This isn't an isolated case either; just last month, someon
Walmart has taken a big step to ensure customer safety by recalling certain frozen shrimp from stores in 13 states. The reason? Potential radioactive contamination. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, in some shrimp imported from Indonesia. Th
Cancer can hide in the body for years, like a silent sleeper. Now, scientists have found that catching the flu or COVID-19 might wake these sleeping cancer cells up. This isn't just about feeling sick for a while. It's about how these viruses can cause trouble long after you're better. Researchers
Kids' diets might play a role in their eye health. A recent study looked at over 1, 000 children in Hong Kong. It found that kids who ate more omega-3 fatty acids had a lower chance of becoming short-sighted. Omega-3s are found in fish and other foods. The study showed that kids with the highest om
There's a big debate going on about whether young kids should get COVID shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes, especially for kids between 6 months and 2 years old. They think these kids are more likely to get really sick from COVID. But not everyone agrees. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
