In a surprising turn of events, a person from Washington State has passed away after contracting the H5N5 bird flu, marking the first known human case of this particular strain worldwide. This individual, from Grays Harbor County, was an older adult with existing health issues and kept a small flock
Meta Platforms, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that showed its products negatively impact users' mental health. In a legal battle, school districts in the U. S. claim Meta shut down a study called "Project Mercury" after it found that taking a break fr
Elderly individuals with cognitive impairment often struggle with sleep and mood. A recent study explored how regular exercise can make a difference. The research focused on two types of exercise: eccentric resistance and combined aerobic plus resistance. The goal was to see how these activities imp
A big study looked at jobs and high blood pressure in older Australians. Over 12, 000 healthy people, all over 70, shared details about their careers. Researchers grouped similar jobs together, finding 10 categories for men and 13 for women. The study found that some jobs were linked to higher chan
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been accused of hiding research that shows their platforms can harm mental health. This came to light in court documents from a lawsuit filed by U. S. school districts against Meta and other social media companies. In 2020, Meta conducted a study
Brandon Buckingham, a well-known YouTuber, has turned to his fans for financial assistance due to a sudden and severe health crisis. He shared a video expressing his discomfort in asking for help but emphasized the urgency, given his responsibilities as a husband and a father to an 11-month-old baby
In a rare and unfortunate event, a person in Washington state has passed away after contracting the H5N5 strain of avian influenza. This is believed to be the first confirmed human case of this particular virus. The individual, who lived in Grays Harbor County, was an older adult with pre-existing h
Tatiana Schlossberg, a member of the well-known Kennedy family, has shared some tough news. She's only 35 years old and has been told she has just one year left to live. This comes after she was diagnosed with a serious type of cancer called acute myeloid leukemia. Tatiana found out about her illne
Parents are raising concerns about potential early cases of infant botulism linked to ByHeart baby formula. While health officials are currently investigating over 30 cases since August, some families claim their babies fell ill much earlier, possibly as far back as November 2024. California health
In the Netherlands, where someone lives can greatly influence their health. A recent study looked at over 13 million adults to see if different ethnic groups live in neighborhoods with different environmental conditions. The findings suggest that ethnic minority groups might be more exposed to unhea
