A form of vitamin B3 called nicotinamide has been studied for its potential to lower the risk of certain skin cancers. Early lab work suggested it might help protect skin cells from damage, but real-world results haven’t been as clear. Some trials showed a small drop in cases of non-melanoma skin ca
June brings more than warm weather—it’s Gun Violence Prevention Month, a time to reflect on how society handles firearms. After a recent shooting at a San Diego mosque killed three people, the conversation about gun safety feels urgent. The U. S. has over 500 million guns for its 350 million citizen
Kratom comes from a tropical tree in Southeast Asia. People chew its leaves or make tea from them. For centuries, locals used it for energy or pain relief. Today, Americans also use it, but not all products are the same. Some companies now sell kratom extracts with a compound called 7-OH. This isn’
Oscar Health, a company focused on health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, just got a boost from Barclays. The bank’s analyst upgraded its stock to “Overweight” and set a price target of $35, suggesting shares could jump another 25% soon. That’s a big deal because Oscar’s stock is already up
A decade ago, most doctors ran their own clinics. Today, over half work for large hospital networks instead. That change didn't happen by accident—hospitals bought up countless small practices. The big question is whether this shift helps patients or just raises costs. Most of the time, prices for
A newborn in eastern Congo’s Ituri province just didn’t make it past her first two weeks of life. The baby, later named Buswaza, was brought to a church-run orphanage after her mother died from Ebola in May. Nurses noticed she had a fever right away. Within days, she was gone—another tragic victim o
North Jersey won’t get much of a break this week—temperatures are climbing, and so is the humidity. The National Weather Service says the area should expect a heat advisory starting Thursday at noon, stretching until 8 p. m. Friday. That covers Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex coun
Recurring UTIs aren’t just annoying—they reveal a deeper issue. Many people assume antibiotics are the only solution, but clearing the infection often doesn’t stop it from returning. The real problem isn’t just the bacteria; it’s the body’s weakened defenses. Healthy urinary tracts rely on a balance
When people live with long-term illness, hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s part of how they keep going every day. A small study in the Netherlands asked six patients, eight chaplains, and eight family doctors or nurses what helps when hope fades. They spoke in interviews that lasted about an hour each.
Every day, millions of people grab a soda or a diet drink without thinking about long-term effects. But new findings suggest these choices might do more than just add empty calories. Studies now show that both sugary sodas and artificially sweetened drinks could be quietly raising the risk of liver
