Meet a 28-year-old man from Timor-Leste who shocked doctors with a rare brain infection. This infection, called neurocysticercosis, is caused by a tiny worm called Taenia solium. It's usually found in places where pigs are raised and pork is eaten a lot. But Timor-Leste isn't one of those places, so
Imagine opening a bag of chips or a bottle of juice, and seeing right there on the front, in plain language, whether it's high, medium, or low in stuff like saturated fat, sodium, or added sugar. That's what the FDA is proposing for packaged food and drinks to help Americans make healthier choices q
Tony Slattery, the British comedian known for his role in the improv show "Whose Line Is It Anyway? ", has passed away at 65. His family confirmed that he suffered a heart attack and left us on Tuesday morning. Before his untimely departure, Slattery had been battling mental health issues and addict
Princess Kate of Wales has shared some positive news. She's in remission from cancer! In a heartwarming message on social media, she thanked everyone who supported her and her husband, Prince William. "We couldn't have asked for more, " she wrote. "The care and advice we received were truly exceptio
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a new alert. It's about something called "forever chemicals" found in sewage sludge used as fertilizer. These chemicals, known as PFAS, are used in things like nonstick pans and stain-resistant carpets. They don’t break down and can stick around i
Ever wondered how that daily glass of wine affects your health? Well, a recent review by a scientific panel has some interesting insights. For both men and women, even just one alcoholic drink a day can raise the risk of liver cirrhosis, esophageal cancer, and oral cancer. Women especially need to w
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to make America healthy again by tackling corporate pollution and pushing for healthier diets. However, he's joining the Trump administration, which has a history of undermining public health programs and making healthy living more expensive. For instance, the GOP has cut
Ever wondered why great ideas don't always result in real change? Often, it's about the situation. When we try to put evidence-based innovations into practice, real-world issues can get in the way. This study looked at a doctor-to-home project for hypertension in Zimbabwe, where community health wor
Imagine if your health insurance suddenly stopped covering cancer screenings. That's what could happen if a Supreme Court case, Becerra v. Braidwood Management, goes a certain way. This case is all about who should be in charge of telling insurers what to cover. There's a group called the Preventive
Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and used an aide to read a speech due to a cold, recently published an autobiography. In it, he says he's feeling well and has no plans to resign from leading the global Catholic Church. "I am well, " he wrote, "even though I'm old. " The pope, who often uses a
