Health

Portuguese authorities said on Tuesday cooling towers at a fertilizer plant were the likely source of an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has killed five people and infected over 200, making it one of the world’s largest ever outbreaks. Environment Minister Jorge Moreira da Silva told reporters all cooling towers …

You may think your spouse’s “selective hearing” is a choice — but science argues otherwise. The phenomenon of selective hearing is more than choosing when or when not to listen, according to a recent article by Dr. Stella Fulman at Audiology Island in New York. “Selective hearing is the brain’s …

Just as our bodies and organs break down as we age, so do our brains. While the cognitive aging process can’t be stopped, there are ways we can slow it down, according to Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity expert. The key, he said, is sending the body …

A Pittsburgh boy with a rare liver disease is fighting for his life — and his family is hoping for a second miracle to save him. Lucas Goeller, now 10, was born with a rare, life-threatening condition called biliary atresia, which is a blockage that prevents bile from traveling from …

One Florida dad is arguing he had to deliver his wife’s baby in a hospital – without a nurse or doctor present. But the hospital is disputing his claim. According to a report in the Palm Beach Post, Zaheer Ali took his wife, Indira, to Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton …

A mosquito-borne virus has led to a widespread outbreak in China – but could it show up in the U.S.? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 alert on Wednesday for an outbreak of chikungunya virus in the Guangdong Province, where health officials have …

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Two California parents are suing OpenAI for its alleged role after their son committed suicide. Adam Raine, 16, took his own life in …

Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …

Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger neurodegeneration, resulting in cognitive decline — especially when they interact with theabnormal amyloid and tau proteins …

A common vitamin could help prevent the development of skin cancer, new research suggests. The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3. The research examined the health data of …