July 14, 2024 Stiff person syndrome, ancient cancer care and a lupus breakthrough top this weekend's health recap Check out some of the top health and wellness stories of the week that you may have missed or have been meaning to check out, including why moms are microdosing on mushrooms.
July 13, 2024 How I met Dr. Ruth, and how she changed my life Mark Gerson fondly recalls how he met Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who died at the age of 96, and how she helped him and his wife over the following decades.
July 13, 2024 Dr. Ruth, America's 'sex therapist,' dead at 96 Dr. Ruth held a career as "America's sex therapist" for decades before dying at the age of 96 this week, her publicist said in a statement.
July 13, 2024 Half of cancer deaths could have been prevented through lifestyle changes, says American Cancer Society report As many as 40% of cancer cases — and up to half of cancer-related deaths — could have been prevented, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society. Doctors shared thoughts.
July 13, 2024 2,400 Oregon hospital patients potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis An anesthesiologist in Oregon may have exposed more than 2,400 people to infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV, which can become deadly.
July 12, 2024 Richard Simmons celebrates 76th birthday, says he's 'grateful' to be 'alive for another day' after skin cancer Richard Simmons said he's "grateful" to be "alive" as he celebrates his 76th birthday. Simmons revealed he was diagnosed with skin cancer in March.
July 12, 2024 White House doctor pressured to convince Biden to take cognitive exam, publicize results Sen. Lindsey Graham pleaded with the White House doctor to convince Biden he should take a new neurological exam and make the results public.
July 12, 2024 In a potential outbreak, is bird flu testing available for humans? What to know Currently, H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) testing is provided only by governmental health departments. Here's what to know in the event of a human outbreak of bird flu.
July 12, 2024 Oregon physician may have exposed more than 2,400 patients to infectious diseases, including HIV Patients at hospitals near Portland, Oregon, may have been exposed to infectious diseases because of an anesthesiologist who may not have followed infection control practices.
July 12, 2024 Weight-loss coach shares catchy fitness ‘hack’ on TikTok as nutritionist has her own take A Georgia fitness guru shared her "hacks" for feeling better in your own skin. The "2-2-2" method includes a certain amount of nutrients, exercise and more.