Germany regains status as free of foot-and-mouth disease, ministry says
Germany has regained its status as free of foot-and-mouth disease in most areas of the country, opening the way for the ...
After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Harvey Silikovitz never quit on his ‘Jeopardy!’ dream
New Jersey lawyer Harvey Silikovitz was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 but was determined to fulfill his dream of ...
Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know
Measles cases were reported in Orange County and LA County — an infant returning from international travel on Feb. 19, and a ...
Myopia is a disease, not a refractive error — here’s what that means
In December, the U.S.-based National Academy of Sciences published a report classifying myopia, for the first time, as a ...
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Food insecurity in early adulthood raises the risk of heart disease, long-term study shows
People with food insecurity as young adults had a 41% higher risk of developing heart disease in middle age, a long-running ...
Long Island measles outbreak unlikely after child tests positive, health officials say
The measles vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of the disease at bay, health officials say. This ...
Kennedy downplays immunity from vaccination as measles outbreak grows
Cases in the ongoing measles outbreak have risen to 258 across Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, and state health departments ...
This Brain Disease Is Set To Double Worldwide By 2050. Are We Prepared? What Scientists Say.
Parkinson's is expected to double in the next 25 years. WH spoke to experts to hear why this might happen and what we can do to protect our brain health.
The Measles Outbreaks Aren’t Going Away Soon, CDC Warns
The CDC’s warning was provided in a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory released late last week. As of Tuesday, Texas ...
Felix Varela Senior High student goes from debilitating disease diagnosis to defying odds in sports
It was just four years ago that a Felix Varela Senior High School senior went from being diagnosed with a debilitating disease to defying odds through sports. Sofia Motta might look like an ordinary ...
Three glasses of this drink a day can prevent dementia — it also fights heart disease and cancer
A new study out of Japan has found that regularly consuming this beverage can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia —as well as prevent cancer and heart disease.
Measles is unlike other viruses: What to know about long-term complications
Measles is unlike other childhood viruses. In severe cases, it can cause pneumonia. About 1 in 1,000 patients develops ...