Teen influencer Zuza Beine dies after 11-year battle with leukemia
Health • 5 months ago
Wisconsin teen gained millions of followers by sharing her cancer journey on Instagram and TikTok, including updates, dances and daily life
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CDC: 'Nightmare' drug-resistant bacteria rising in the U.S.; NDM gene drives surge
Health • 5 months ago
CDC reports a 70% rise in infections involving the NDM gene between 2019 and 2023, but testing gaps likely undercount cases; experts warn of grave danger as resistant infections spread.
Violet Affleck urges masks, long COVID awareness at United Nations event
Health • 5 months ago
19-year-old daughter of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck calls for continued indoor-air protections amid global health discussions
Mayo Clinic study finds hidden causes of heart attacks are common, especially in younger women
Health • 5 months ago
Researchers say nontraditional factors account for many heart attacks in women under 65, prompting a rethink of diagnosis and treatment
Health experts dispute claim that Amish are immune to autism; Tylenol link under scrutiny
Health • 5 months ago
Experts say autism occurs across all communities, with lower documented rates in some cloistered groups likely due to under-diagnosis or limited access to screening. The discussion follows ongoing questions about vaccines and acetaminoph…
Widow recalls husband’s death from flesh-eating Vibrio after calf-deep water at Virginia Beach
Health • 5 months ago
Experts say warming coastal waters are expanding the reach of Vibrio infections, which can progress rapidly and prove deadly even after minor skin breaks.
Cosmetic leg shortening draws interest as more seek height reduction in Turkey
Health • 5 months ago
Clinics in Istanbul offer four-hour femur-shortening procedures, removing up to 6 cm to reduce height for cosmetic reasons, raising questions about safety and demand.
No safe amount of alcohol tied to dementia risk, study finds
Health • 5 months ago
New research suggests even light to moderate drinking may elevate dementia risk, challenging the belief that small amounts are brain-friendly.
Leeds NHS trust repays £5m over maternity failings
Health • 5 months ago
NHS Resolution concludes the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust did not meet all ten safety standards after claiming compliance under the Maternity Incentive Scheme, triggering a repayment and new focus on maternity improvements.