6 Healthy Aging Myths Doctors Want You to Rethink
Doctors explain six common healthy aging myths, from inevitable frailty and memory loss to restrictive diets, excessive supplements, and unnecessary risk avoidance.
Are Plastics Chemically Inert in Water?
Plastics resist rapid dissolution, but they are not universally chemically inert. Material type, additives, temperature, water chemistry, and contact time affect chemical migration.
Saline Hydrodissection for Carpal Tunnel Pain
Saline hydrodissection may provide longer-lasting relief for some people with carpal tunnel syndrome, but evidence remains limited and treatment requires clinical evaluation.
Menopause Is Normal, but Suffering Shouldn't Be
Menopause is a normal life stage, but severe symptoms deserve support. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, hormone therapy, workplace adjustments, and self-advocacy.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Reportedly Reaches Eighth Province
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has reportedly reached an eighth province, increasing pressure on surveillance, testing, treatment, contact tracing, and community engagement.
91-Year-Old Faces Rabies Costs After Raccoon Attack
A reported raccoon attack involving a 91-year-old Rhode Island man highlights the potential medical and financial costs of rabies post-exposure treatment.
Do Everyday Foods Cause “Silent Brain Damage”?
Available reports do not prove that popular foods cause silent brain damage. Here is what the evidence suggests about processed foods, meal timing, and brain health.
Three Brain Pathways Linked to Lasting Depression Relief
Scientists identified three brain pathways associated with lasting depression relief, offering new clues about treatment durability while leaving key biological details unverified.
Can Eating Blueberries Every Day Improve Your Mood?
Daily blueberries may be linked to better mood, but the evidence remains limited. Learn what researchers know, what remains uncertain, and how to add berries to a balanced diet.
Experts Call for Clearer Federal Measles Guidance
Infectious-disease veterans are urging clearer federal communication about measles prevention, vaccination, possible exposure, symptoms, and public health response.
DRC Ebola Outbreak Reaches an Eighth Province
The DRC says its Ebola outbreak has reached an eighth province, increasing the need for surveillance, testing, contact tracing, and coordinated regional action.
The New Science of Stuttering: Genes, Brain, and Care
New research presents stuttering as a complex neurodevelopmental condition shaped by genetics, brain development, communication demands, and social experience.
4 Routine Vaccines That May Support Heart Health
Influenza, pneumococcal, shingles, and COVID-19 vaccines may indirectly support heart health by reducing severe infections, inflammation, and cardiovascular stress.
Emerging Synthetic Opioid Linked to Fatal Overdoses
Reports link cychlorphine to fatal overdose investigations in California and warn of a potentially related synthetic opioid in Louisiana and Texas.
Rabies-Positive Cat Reported in Prince William County
A sociable cat in Prince William County tested positive for rabies. Residents should avoid contact, report sightings, and seek prompt medical advice after possible exposure.
Vaccine Delay Is Not Always Vaccine Refusal
Parents may support vaccination yet delay appointments because of work, access barriers, uncertainty, or missed follow-up. Understanding the cause helps families protect children on time.
What RFK Jr. Promised—and What His Record Shows
Reports say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to advance an anti-vaccine group’s goals and later broke confirmation promises. The evidence requires careful review.
Rabies Confirmed in Roanoke Cat: Resident Safety Guide
Rabies was confirmed in a Roanoke cat near 11th Street NW. Learn what the alert means, how exposure occurs, and what residents and pet owners should do.
When Unusual Stool Changes Need Medical Attention
Most stool changes are temporary, but persistent bleeding, black or pale stool, narrow stools, and ongoing bowel changes may require medical evaluation.
10 Foods to Limit With High Blood Pressure
Learn which high-sodium, sugary, and high-fat foods can complicate blood pressure management and discover practical, heart-healthy alternatives.