Swedish health authorities announced the first case of the highly infectious mpox just a day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global emergency for the outbreaks in Africa. “In this case, a person was infected during a stay in the part of Africa where there is a major outbreak of (the more infectious...
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'I feel a migraine coming on, what can I do right away?': Ask a doctor
People who suffer from migraines — one out of every seven people globally, statistics show — know that time is of the essence. When the first signs and symptoms appear, taking quick action can help stop the headache in its tracks — while failing to take those steps can result in a potentially debilitating episode....
Ohio baby ‘smiling again’ after chiropractic adjustments, parents say — but is it safe?
A newborn in Columbus, Ohio, has a brand new demeanor ever since being treated by a chiropractor, her parents say. Lily Freeman, just 2 months old, wasn’t a happy baby, her father, Joseph Freeman, told Fox News Digital. When his daughter was born, her umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck twice. SOME PREGNANT WOMEN...
Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as authorities battle multiple variants
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization is convening its own expert meeting to consider making a similar emergency declaration over mpox. The...
Pop singer Lance Bass has type 1.5 diabetes, here’s what to know about the disease
Pop singer Lance Bass recently shared on social media that he has type 1.5 diabetes, also known as latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). The former NSYNC member was initially diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few years ago, he wrote in an Instagram post. “But when I was first diagnosed, I had a difficult...
Men's cancer warnings, rare diseases revealed, and babies' chiropractic care
CONTROVERSIAL ‘CURE’ – Doctors clash on the safety of chiropractic care for babies, as one family claims that adjustments transformed their fussy newborn. Continue reading… ALARMING SPIKE – A new study finds that men’s cancer deaths are expected to skyrocket by more than 90% by 2050. Experts weigh in on potential reasons behind the projected...
6 water safety tips amid boating deaths, with alcohol a leading factor in tragedy
Hundreds of lives are lost each year on U.S. waterways due to recreational boating accidents that can be prevented, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Last summer, 564 deaths and 2,126 non-fatal injuries from boating accidents were reported, according to a May press release from the U.S. Coast Guard — with the highest number of...
'America's healthiest community' is small town near Washington, DC
A Northern Virginia community is being recognized for its tip-top health status. Falls Church, Virginia, has been named America’s healthiest community by U.S. News and World Report. The annual ranking lists the top 500 healthiest communities nationwide using a score of zero to 100 across 10 categories, based on assessments of nearly 3,000 counties and...
Men’s cancer deaths expected to spike more than 90% by 2050, study finds
The prevalence of cancer among men is expected to skyrocket globally in the coming decades, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS). To predict future risk, Australian researchers analyzed the mortality rates tied to 30 different types of cancer among adult men in 2022, based on data from the International Agency...
Pain relief for IUD insertion: CDC updates its recommended guidance to help women
Having an IUD (intrauterine device) inserted for birth control is known to be potentially painful. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending pain management protocols for the procedure. Women on social media have documented their discomfort, with some TikTok users posting videos of themselves in visible pain while lying on...









