Health officials are warning that the rise of life-threatening sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is “out of control.” According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, STIs are on a worrying rise putting millions of people’s lives at risk from entirely preventable infections. “STIs must be a public health priority,” the CDC … Read more
Syphilis cases have soared to their highest level in more than seven decades, according to disturbing new data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A staggering 207,000 syphilis cases were reported in the US in 2022 — an 80% increase since 2018. “The syphilis crisis in our country is unacceptable,” Health and … Read more
A UK mom of two lost half her thigh — and endured 55 surgeries — after a small scratch from a fishing line became infected. Now, she’s begging doctors to remove her right leg altogether. “I’m sick of spending my life in [the] hospital,” Michelle Milton, 40, lamented to SWNS. Her ordeal began during a … Read more
It’s shocking news. “Emily in Paris” star Ashley Park is recovering after a scary bout of septic shock landed her in the hospital over the holidays. The 32-year-old actress recently shared on Instagram that “what started as tonsillitis spiraled into critical septic shock, which infected and affected several of my organs.” The life-threatening medical condition — and … Read more
Those headphones you love could be hazardous to your health. The popularity of Apple’s AirPods Max reached fever pitch in 2023, with celebrities and internet personalities alike conspicuously toting the oversized status symbols almost everywhere, prompting the easily-influenced to run out and buy a pair of their own. But now, some former fans are saying … Read more
Let’s be brief — men may be able to get away with changing their underwear every other day instead of every day, experts say. “In situations with minimal activity and no sweating, changing [underwear] every other day may be acceptable,” Dr. Anju Methil, a dermatologist with India-based ClinicSpots, told the Daily Mail this week. “Men’s looser-fitting styles, … Read more
Catch a flight — not a cold. Some 115 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home for the holidays, which means airports, planes, bus terminals, hotels, and trains will be packed with people — and germs. Before boarding your plane or packing your car, you should take certain precautions to stay healthy during your … Read more
A mom of two from Scotland feels “lucky to be alive” after a rare flesh-eating disease left her with a butt wound 20 centimeters deep. It “looks like a peach that someone has taken a huge bite out of on one side,” Tracy de Jongh Eglin, 59, lamented to SWNS. The former events manager, who … Read more
A deadly, fast-spreading strain of the monkeypox virus has the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on high alert. The variant of the virus, which causes the severe disease known as mpox, kills up to 10% of the people who are infected, according to the World Health Organization. “The virus variant is known to be … Read more
Health officials in the UK are warning the public about a concerning rise in whooping cough after cases soared 250% this year. Between July and November, there were 716 reported cases of pertussis, a bacterial infection of the lungs, which is three times higher than the same period in 2022, the UK’s Independent reported, citing the UK Health Security … Read more
Acrylic nails may be durable and last a while, but is it really worth it? A doctor has warned that acrylic fake nails could lead to an infection that turns your nails green and crusty. Dr. Sermed Mezher posted on his TikTok account warning his 143,100 followers about “a beautician’s nightmare:” The Greenies. In the … Read more
A “cluster” of eye syphilis cases have been found in Michigan, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This week, the agency reported five cases of eye — or “ocular” — syphilis “in women with a common male sex partner” that occurred between March and July of 2022. All of the women, aged … Read more
Holiday gatherings are expected to cause a spike in respiratory syncytial virus infections across the country. RSV is a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus that can cause respiratory disease. Symptoms include fever, worsening cough and restricted airways leading to trouble breathing. Most people recover in a week but as the last RSV season lasted longer … Read more
Dogs across the US are being sickened and killed by a mystery illness that veterinarians cannot identify or cure. But now, researchers believe they may have finally identified what’s causing the respiratory disease, which has caused the deaths of numerous dogs nationwide. The culprit is “a funky bacterium,” Dr. David Needle, pathology section chief at … Read more
An Indiana mom of six is warning against tampon use after two of her daughters were sent to the hospital with sepsis from toxic shock syndrome infections. “We honestly thought we were going to lose them,” Javon Johnson, 46, of Elkhart, told Kennedy News. “They were both in really bad shape. It was a touchy … Read more
A Missouri man whose organs shut down due to his 10-year vaping habit was saved in an unconventional way — by getting outfitted with breast implants. “I thought it was awesome, kind of funny,” Davey Bauer, 34, told CBS News of the unorthodox operation, which went down in May at Chicago’s Northwestern Medical Center. “He was … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the number of babies born with syphilis in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate. More than 3,700 babies were born with syphilis in 2022 — over 10 times the number reported in 2012. About 200 babies died from the disease that year. … Read more
An unidentified person in Arizona came down with an unknown illness that initially caused officials to suspect a diagnosis of Naegleria fowleri — commonly referred to as “brain-eating” amoeba — Phoenix’s Fox 10 reported. However, state health officials have officially ruled out “brain-eating” amoeba after an unknown illness prompted health warnings of the deadly disease. … Read more
Doctors are sounding the alarm on a deadly tropical disease spreading into the US — it was once so rare that most doctors have never seen a single case of it. But now, leishmaniasis — a potentially lethal disease spread by tiny sand flies — is endemic in the US. It used to be seen … Read more
Measles — a deadly scourge of children before a vaccine was invented in 1963 — is back. Health officials in Wisconsin and Illinois are warning the public that one case has been reported in each state. The Illinois case was discovered in Cook County, the state’s most populated county, which includes Chicago. In neighboring Wisconsin, … Read more