CHICAGO — The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the 2026 World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low but not zero, and if that happens, US hospitals are ready to respond, US infectious disease experts say. It wasn’t always so. During the 2014 West African Ebola … Read more
You really can feel down in the mouth. We tend to think of depression as something that exists in the mind, but the reality is that it affects the whole body — and the whole body can have an impact on depression, including your teeth and gums. “Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum disease. … Read more
Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles over a defect that could spark a fire, urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until a remedy is available. The recall covers an estimated 1,076,999 model-year 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical issue involving the wiring … Read more
It’s a shock in the fight against anaphylaxis. Affecting 1 in 13 children in the US, food allergies saw a 50% increase between 1997 and 2011 — a jump due to several factors, including more refined diets, vitamin D deficiencies and the “hygiene hypothesis,” which posits cleaner environments cause the immune system to overreact to certain … Read more
People who incorporate strength training into their weekly routines may be more likely to live longer, according to a new study. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed data from 147,374 adults and found that people who engaged in moderate amounts of resistance training had a lower risk of dying from several major … Read more
While a shocking number of women prefer to bed down with a dad bod, experts say the physique could be bad news for future fathers. New research published in Current Obesity Reports explores how a man’s overall health before and during parenthood plays a critical role in childhood development. “We found that fathers’ health is an … Read more
Eating processed meat like ham, sausage and bacon may be linked to a higher risk of certain types of cancer, according to new research. While health organizations have already confirmed that processed meat can contribute to colon cancer, this study looked closer at cancers in the upper digestive tract, where the link has historically been less clear. To … Read more
A Walmart dresser is coming apart at the seams after a recall affecting thousands of units. The Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric dresser has been recalled after 165,000 units were found to be a tip-over hazard for children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled Mainstay dressers are unstable if not anchored to the wall … Read more
Ford Bronco owners are taking the road less traveled, as nearly 5,000 units have been recalled for serious safety issues. The rugged SUV is facing a big bump in the road, with the automaker advising owners of select 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles may have incorrectly installed safety precautions and could increase the … Read more
People who quit smoking may reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life, according to new research. A team of researchers at a university in China analyzed data from more than 32,000 adults over a 25-year period and found that former smokers had a lower risk of dementia compared to people who continued smoking. The findings were published … Read more
For years, researchers have believed prolonged sitting could raise dementia risk — but new findings suggest the type of sitting may matter more than previously thought. The research, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in March, found that replacing mentally passive sedentary behavior with mentally active sedentary behavior was associated with … Read more
Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in the Pacific Northwest, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities. The area with the biggest prevalence is the Palouse region, which includes parts of eastern Washington and north-central Idaho in the Pacific Northwest. Researchers from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine found unexpectedly high levels … Read more
What began as a daring scuba adventure in the Maldives ended in horror this week after five Italian tourists never resurfaced from a deep-water cave expedition. Officials are scrambling to determine what went wrong during the 160-foot dive, as theories swirl over whether powerful currents, rough weather, panic or even the terrifying effects of oxygen … Read more
It’s enough to make your skin crawl. The FDA is warning consumers about the nationwide recall of a popular eczema cream that could be contaminated with a deadly bacterium. MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream is being recalled by Wisconsin-based Pharmacal because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus, also known as … Read more
Age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia — though it seems to go beyond the number of candles on the birthday cake. New research out of the UK reports that biological age, the age of our organs, tissues and cells, plays a major role in dementia risk. “Our findings suggest that biological aging … Read more
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) that almost disappeared is back — with a vengeance. The medieval STI can silently but significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and dangerous swelling of the aorta, the body’s largest blood vessel, a large new study found. Once nearly eradicated in the 1990s thanks to safer sexual practices, … Read more
Country star Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie XO are very public about how they have turned their lives around, exorcising their demons to become good Christians. But some of the inner circle who surround them are bad news, with several issued restraining orders against them for abusing women and one of the country star’s … Read more
Talk about a slumber setback. It’s not just when you go to bed, but how your head hits the pillow that can significantly influence several aspects of your well-being, from breathing and digestion to spine alignment. And while many prefer two pillows to get a good night’s rest, some people may want to reconsider that … Read more
Top NBA hopeful Darryn Peterson said a popular supplement left him with debilitating symptoms that sidelined his game and made him fear for his life. Peterson, 19, recalled being rushed to the hospital with extremely painful cramps during a workout last fall. “I made it to the training room and just started begging them to … Read more
Up to one in six plant species could be wiped out within 75 years, warns a new study. Researchers found that 7% to 16% of global plant species studied are expected to lose more than 90% of their range by 2100 under current climate change projections. The ecological modeling study shows that many plants face … Read more