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). A little-known neurological disorder has been thrust into the spotlight after a documentary revealed singer Celine Dion’s struggle with stiff person syndrome (SPS). The disease is rare, affecting...
Dementia takes a costly toll on the families it affects — emotionally, physically and even financially. In many cases, an impact on finances is one of the earliest signs of the disease, according to a new report from the New York Federal Reserve. In analyzing 17 years of data from consumer credit agencies and Medicare...
Amid the ongoing fallout from Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance on June 27, experts continue to react to potential signs of cognitive decline in the 46th president, with the president himself acknowledging on Monday morning, July 8, that he had a “terrible night” and “really regrets” that it happened. Judy Gaman, CEO of Executive Medicine...
The bird flu strain found in cows in the United States is not easily transmitted through the air among ferrets, a new study shows, although the scientist who led the work said it had shown some ability to spread this way. Ferrets are considered to be the best small mammal for studying influenza virus infection...
Nearly half of Americans frequently experience stress, according to a recent Gallup poll — and if the condition goes unchecked, it can increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and other medical problems. There are some simple ways to reduce the impact of stress — starting with stretching. “Your muscles tend...
Five people in downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire, have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. The New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) announced the news in an Aug. 12 press release. It is likely that the five affected individuals were exposed to contaminated water droplets from a cooling tower behind the RiverWalk Resort, the...
When the warm summer weather rolls in, pool covers are pulled back and a cooling dip becomes a staple of the season. Since swimming pools and summer go hand in hand, it’s the perfect time for a refresher on water safety. Birth defects aside, drowning is the most common cause of death among children ages...
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